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Business registration in Oman is an opportunity for a foreign national to obtain a 5-year residence permit with the right to extend it for another 10 years. The entrepreneur’s family members may also obtain resident status: spouse, children, and financially dependent parents. A residence permit allows a foreigner to open bank accounts, take out loans, and purchase real estate in Oman. In addition, the business owner receives an ID card — a biometric identity document providing access to all types of services in Oman.
The principal applicant’s spouse, children, and parents receive a 5-year residence permit. This allows you to officially reunite with your family in Oman.
Access to all services of Oman’s reliable banking system. Your existing assets and capital will be securely protected from unauthorized third-party access.
With a Residency ID, it is easier for a foreign national to obtain visas for travel and business trips. This allows you to travel more freely and increase your level of mobility.
Together with an Oman resident card, you gain access to modern investment instruments and opportunities to register startups. You can also optimize taxation and expand your network of business partners.
A residence permit does not require you to remain in Oman permanently. Resident status can be maintained by complying with limited physical presence requirements in the country.
Oman’s multicultural environment contributes to a smooth adaptation process. In this multinational country, it will be easy for you to establish effective communication with business partners.
The country ranks among the top 5 safest jurisdictions in the world. All residents of Oman benefit from effective state and legal protection.
Residents of Oman have access to advanced healthcare, high-quality education, and developed logistics. You and your family members will always have access to high-quality essential services.
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Oman has a reliable legal system that provides equal conditions for local and foreign entrepreneurs, reducing risks and creating a stable business environment.
The establishment and registration of business structures in Oman by foreign nationals is treated as commercially confidential, meaning your personal information is securely protected from unauthorized third-party access.
Oman imposes no restrictions on foreign currency transactions, including international transfers, which facilitates business expansion.
Every registered business receives a Tax Registration Number (TRN), which is a basic requirement for conducting commercial activities in Oman.
Company owners become tax residents of Oman, receiving protection from CRS and various financial checks, which provides greater confidentiality and tax benefits.
Oman is considered a stable market that meets international OECD and FATF standards, while its competitive tax regime attracts major investors from different countries.
Its location at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia makes Oman a global hub that provides access to Arab markets as well as extensive export and trade opportunities.
An Oman resident is entitled to preferential trade under GCC agreements and benefits from optimized fiscal administration, giving business owners access to favorable trade agreements.
One of the most common forms of doing business in Oman, allowing commercial activities involving foreign capital throughout the country.
A representative office of an international business structure in Oman, allowing contracts to be performed and the parent company’s activities to be promoted in the local market.
A business structure in Oman registered in the special economic zones of Duqm, Salalah, and Sohar, providing maximum benefits for export-oriented businesses.
A specialized business structure that allows qualified financial professionals to be engaged and facilitates the management of real estate, investments, and other assets in Oman.
iWorld specialists examine the specifics of your business, develop a strategy for its incorporation into the Oman market, and provide detailed answers to your questions. As a result, you receive a personalized company registration plan tailored to your goals and objectives.
With the support of iWorld specialists, you select a business registration format that fully meets the specifics and objectives of your company. The business structure may be registered either on the mainland or in a free economic zone.
IWorld lawyers advise you on the legalization of business activities in Oman and help you obtain a license that corresponds to your company’s business profile.
The iWorld team prepares the required set of documents and coordinates your communication with the competent authorities. Company registration is completed within a short timeframe and in full compliance with Oman’s legal requirements.
With the support of iWorld lawyers, you obtain a resident card (Residency ID) and open an account with one of Oman’s banks. This gives you unrestricted access to all banking services required for financial transactions.
IWorld specialists provide full support for your immigration to Oman, including obtaining status for family members, company registration, and tax optimization. You receive everything necessary for rapid adaptation in the country and the successful launch of your business project.
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Learn moreForeign entrepreneurs in Oman can conduct business in most sectors of the economy with the right to 100 % ownership. These include manufacturing, technology, tourism, IT, logistics, agriculture, retail, and consulting.
To obtain a 5-year residence permit, the minimum share capital must be at least OMR 250,000, while a 10-year residence permit requires OMR 500,000.
The residence permit process takes from 2 months. This period includes obtaining an investor visa, undergoing medical examinations, and providing biometric data.
Yes, you must be physically present in Oman for at least 1 day every 180 days. This is a minimal physical presence requirement compared with residence permit programs through business in other countries.
Yes, the residence permit application may include a spouse, children under 25, and parents. Students under 21 and parents over 60 may be included in the same application provided they are financially dependent.
A foreign business owner with Oman resident status is exempt from personal income tax and dividend tax. In certain cases, a resident is also not required to pay capital gains tax.
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