Oman · Housing
Renting and buying property in Oman — typical rents, deposits, contracts, and official tenancy rules.
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Residential tenancies are governed by Royal Decree 6/89. Leases must be registered with the municipality — in Muscat the registration fee is 3% of the rent — and an unregistered lease is not recognised by the authorities and exposes the parties to fines. The landlord usually registers, though either party can. Rent cannot be raised during the lease term; changes come at renewal. Foreigners can buy freehold property in designated Integrated Tourism Complexes and certain other zones.
- Register the lease with the municipality; in Muscat the fee is 3% of the rent.
- Rent cannot be raised during the lease term.
- Foreigners can buy freehold in Integrated Tourism Complexes and certain other zones.
- Muscat Municipality
Muscat Municipality: lease registration in the capital governorate.
Government portals
- Oman Tax Authority — Corporate income tax, VAT, excise and the personal income tax from 2028.
- Ministry of Labour — Work permits, Omanisation and labour services (in Arabic).
- Royal Oman Police eVisa — Visit, tourist and residence visa applications online.
- Directorate General of Customs — Import and export procedures and customs services (in Arabic).