Oman: GCC Base with 15% CIT
A GCC market with a 15% corporate tax (5% for some SMEs), 100% foreign ownership in many sectors under the new FDI law and strong free zones. We register the company, plan licensing and banking and support residency.
Setup time
4-8 weeks
Corporate tax
15% standard / 3% small enterprises
Foreign ownership
100% in most sectors
Main legal form
LLC / SPC / branch
Futura Digital works with local partners and industry associations in Oman.
Alexandra Kurdiumova
Co-founder, Futura Digital
Oman combines a 15% flat CIT, full foreign ownership under the new FDI law and developed free zones such as Duqm, Salalah and Sohar — a practical platform for industrial and logistics players.
Market
Why Founders Choose Oman for Business Registration
15% flat corporate tax
Most companies pay a flat 15% CIT on net profits, with reduced 3% rate available to qualifying small enterprises.
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100% foreign ownership in many sectors
The new FDI law allows up to 100% foreign ownership across most commercial, industrial and service activities.
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Free zones with strong incentives
Duqm, Salalah, Sohar and Knowledge Oasis Muscat offer long tax holidays, customs benefits and 100% foreign ownership.
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Strategic logistics location
Oman sits outside the Strait of Hormuz, with direct access to the Indian Ocean and key shipping routes.
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Who It's For
Who Should Consider Registering a Company in Oman
Industrial and logistics players
Manufacturers and logistics operators using Duqm, Salalah and Sohar free zones.
Energy and clean-tech
Energy, hydrogen and clean-tech projects benefiting from Oman's industrial policy and incentives.
Trading and distribution
Trading and distribution companies serving the GCC and East African markets from Oman.
Professional and tech services
Consulting, IT and engineering services firms using Oman as a GCC base with reasonable costs.
How we help you open a company in Oman
One partner for all questions
Oman has a clear regime, but free zone vs mainland, FDI Law authorisation and banking expectations need to be aligned with the project.
Futura Digital manages the entire journey — from initial structuring to a fully operational company with bank accounts and a resident team.
- Incorporation: LLC, SPC or branch registration with MOCIIP and the free zone authority where applicable.
- Tax setup: 15% CIT and VAT (5%) registration; small-enterprise 3% regime where eligible.
- Residency: investor and work residency for founders and key staff.
- Banking: corporate account with an Omani bank; substance and compliance pack.
- Ongoing: annual tax filing, audited accounts, payroll (PASI) and changes in registers.
Setup process
Partners
We work with selected local partners in Oman to support contractors, payroll and compliance for distributed teams.
- Local partner support for contractor management, banking compliance and personal tax accounting.
- Practical solutions for paying a distributed team and contractors across jurisdictions.
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