Mainland Company Formation in Oman - 100% Remote Process

You can visit the “Invest Easy” portal of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP). The single portal will help you reserve your company name, apply for the registration, obtain the license, get access to the chamber of commerce membership, and visa approvals.

Yes, you will have to obtain the authority’s approval prior to filing the registration application. The reservation process is simple and easy. All you need to do is search the name against the MoCIIP’s digital database. Alternatively, you can also check the Oman Tender Board for listed companies and vendors.
Moreover, just to be extra sure, you can check the WIPO’s database to check registered Omani trademarks to avoid infringing any exclusive rights. Although not mandatory, you must take the service of an IPR expert to conduct the name search on your behalf if you don’t want any unnecessary delays.

Depending on the type of your business activity, you’re required to hire local Oman-based residents in your company. Common thresholds include:

• Trading: 10% - 20%
• Construction: 10%
• Industrial: 15% to 35%
• Tourism: 20% to 40%

No, there’s no fund mandate for most legal structures like an LLC, partnership firms, or a branch office setup. However, you must have an appropriate amount of capital based on your proposed business license and activities. Also, public limited companies like JSC require over USD 1 million investment as share capital declaration.

Yes, the concept of a PO box or virtual office is not acceptable in Oman’s mainland for company incorporation, meaning the authority will straight-out reject your application. All applicants must prepare a lease/tenancy agreement for a small private office, shared (co-working) space, warehouse, or land.

Yes, you easily start an LLC or a branch office without travelling to Oman because the entire process is digitalized through the MoCIIP “Invest Easy” portal. To make things easier, you can hire a consultancy like Enterslice to ensure a smooth incorporation journey in Oman. We'll help you connect with the best banks and PRO agents.

The initial licensing process, including commercial registration, chamber of commerce membership, and trade license approval, will take around 5 to 10 days. Tax registration and bank account opening will take 2 to 5 weeks. If you want to avoid any unnecessary delays and rejections, you must ensure that the paperwork is accurate and complete.

Most non-residents go for a limited liability structure because the entity can be opened by one member, often termed as a single-person company. Plus, the shareholders enjoy flexible management and can protect their personal assets against the LLC’s loans and debts.

The standard rate of corporate tax is 15% in Oman. All companies are required to enrol with the Oman Tax Authority and file the annual returns and pay taxes on their net profits accordingly. It should be noted that there’s no tax-exempt threshold/breaks in the mainland, unlike Oman’s free zones like Salalah, Sohar, Duqm, and Al Mazunah.

No, you don’t require an Omani-based director or promoter to form a company in Oman. The old requirement was removed by the Financial Capital Investment Law. Now, foreigners and global investors can fully own their businesses in the country without the hassle of a local partner or sponsor.

Yes, small and medium enterprises can qualify for the reduced 3% corporate tax rate if they fulfil the below mentioned conditions:

• Less than USD 259,880 as annual gross income;
• Initial fund is less than USD 129,970; and
• The number of employees in the company must be between 1 and 15. 

A branch office is not exactly a legal structure, but rather a mere extension of the parent entity, where the latter is responsible for the entirety of the branch, whereas a limited liability company is a separate entity, and the shareholders are liable for the debts to the extent of their initial capital deposit in the business.

No, there’s no requirement of automatic enrollment for VAT in Oman unless you’re planning to conduct business with a registered entity, enhance your image in the market, and claim credits.
The voluntary registration window is open for companies with a USD 49,900- USD 100,000 turnover limit, whereas the mandatory one is reserved for businesses with over USD 100,000 in turnover.

You can establish an LLC with just one shareholder who can be either an individual or a corporation. Previously, the requirement was at least two, but now the mandate has been relaxed to a minimum of one member, allowing entrepreneurs seeking a business expansion to the GCC market.

Firstly, you should book a virtual meeting with us. Then our associates will help you choose your business activities. Furthermore, we’ll assist you in preparing your legal documents, lease agreements, and application filings.
Once we’ve registered your entity, we’ll assist you with post-enrollment compliances like tax registration, bank account setup, local talent hiring process, and more. Contact us now and get more details on mainland company formation in Oman.

No, as of 2026, there is no personal income tax in Oman, which is an added advantage to foreign entrepreneurs like you who are looking to venture into the Middle East. Although a 5% tax rate has been introduced for annual income above USD 109,160, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2028.