Simplifying company formation across Oman
Company Formation & Registration in Oman
Oman opened most activities to full foreign ownership and put registration on a single portal. It is now among the more straightforward GCC setups.
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Straightforward, if the activity is open
Since the Foreign Capital Investment Law, most activities permit full foreign ownership and registration runs largely through one portal. What still needs care is the activity list, any sector approval, and Omanisation once you hire.
- Activity checked against the foreign investment position
- Registration run through the official portal
- Omanisation planned before you hire
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Mainland, free zone and offshore jurisdictions we file in — so the recommendation is based on your activity, not on which authority we happen to be registered with.
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Companies successfully established.
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The sequence
What an Omani setup involves
Most of this runs through the official portal once the activity is settled.
| Stage | What it establishes |
|---|---|
| Name reservation | The trade name, reserved on the portal. |
| Commercial Registration | The company and its licensed activities. |
| Constitutive contract | The constitutional document for the company. |
| Chamber membership | Membership of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. |
| Municipal licence | Permission to operate from your premises. |
| Tax and social insurance | Registration with the Tax Authority and, as an employer, with social insurance. |
Omani procedures, portals and requirements are set by the relevant authorities and change. Your route is confirmed in writing before anything is filed.
How it works
From activity to trading
Oman is quicker than most GCC setups when the activity is open and documents are ready.
01
Activity and structure
We confirm your activity is open to foreign ownership, choose the company form and shareholding, and quote with government fees separated from ours.
02
Name and registration
Trade name reserved, constitutive contract prepared, Commercial Registration issued with your activities, Chamber membership completed.
03
Premises and operations
Municipal licence for your premises, bank introduction, tax registration and employer registration so you can hire.
Before you start
What an Omani incorporation needs
Lighter than Saudi, but corporate shareholders still need attested documents.
- Passport copies for all shareholders
- Passport-size photographs
- Three proposed trade names
- Detailed description of activities
- Shareholding split agreed
- Appointed manager and their details
- Parent registration certificate, for a corporate shareholder
- Board resolution approving the Omani company
- Attested and legalised corporate documents
- Arabic translation where required
- Lease or premises arrangements
- Proposed capital
Scope
What is included, and what is not
Stated plainly, so nothing is added once the engagement starts.
Included in the service fee
- Activity eligibility check
- Company form recommendation
- Trade name reservation
- Constitutive contract preparation
- Commercial Registration
- Chamber of Commerce membership
- Municipal licence application
- Tax and social insurance registration
Not included, quoted separately
- Government and authority fees, paid at cost
- Attestation and legalisation abroad
- Arabic translation charges
- Office rent and fit-out
- Sector-specific approvals
- Visa and residency costs, quoted separately
- Audit, where required
- Ongoing accounting and tax filing
Verify independently
Official Omani authorities
We file directly with these bodies on your behalf.
Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment PromotionInvest EasyOman Tax AuthorityMinistry of LabourPublic Authority for Social Insurance (PASI)Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Questions
Oman company formation — FAQs
Can a foreigner own 100% of an Omani company?
Most activities permit full foreign ownership under the Foreign Capital Investment Law. A reserved list remains, so we check your specific activity rather than generalising.
How long does it take?
Oman is generally quicker than Saudi Arabia for a foreign investor, because there is no separate investment licence step for most activities. Corporate shareholders still need attested documents, which sets the pace.
Do I need a local partner?
For most activities, no. Certain reserved activities still require Omani participation, which we confirm at the eligibility stage.
Is there a minimum capital?
Capital requirements have been reduced for most activities, though some sectors still carry them. We confirm what applies before you transfer anything.
What is Omanisation?
A localisation requirement for employers, with targets varying by sector. It affects hiring from your first employees, so it belongs in the plan at formation.
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