Company Formation
Oman Company Formation
LLC and branch office formation in Oman — access to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and broader GCC markets, fully managed by DM & CO.
Full Ownership
Oman
Strategic Growth — At the Crossroads
Oman’s 2020 Foreign Capital Investment Law (FCIL) opened the door to 100% foreign ownership in over 1,500 commercial activities — a transformative reform under Vision 2040. Combined with established free trade agreements covering the GCC, the US, and EU partners, Oman offers exceptional market reach at lower operating costs than Dubai.
Sitting at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, Oman is a strategic logistics and trading bridge between the GCC, India, East Africa, and beyond. The Sultanate’s diversification agenda has driven major investments in ports (Duqm, Sohar, Salalah), tourism, mining, and renewable energy — each offering targeted incentives.
Key Advantages
Why Choose Oman
100% Foreign Ownership
FCIL 2020 enables full foreign ownership in over 1,500 commercial activities — no Omani partner required.
Strategic Location
Gateway between the GCC, India, and East Africa, with deep-water ports at Duqm, Sohar, and Salalah.
Free Trade Agreements
Direct US Free Trade Agreement, GCC unified zone, and EU partnership agreements maximise reach.
Low Operating Costs
Significantly lower office, salary, and operational costs than UAE — attractive for cost-sensitive operations.
Logistics & Maritime Hub
Major port infrastructure and special economic zones (Duqm SEZ) for manufacturing, logistics, and trade.
Vision 2040 Incentives
Targeted incentives for tourism, mining, renewables, and manufacturing under Oman's diversification plan.
Step by Step
How We Set You Up
A fully managed process — DM & CO. handles every step from activity selection to licence issuance.
Activity & Structure
Define your business activity under Oman’s ISIC classification and select LLC or branch.
MOCIIP Submission
File the application with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion.
Capital Deposit
Deposit minimum capital (typically OMR 20,000 for LLC) in an Omani bank account.
Commercial Registration
Receive the Commercial Register (CR) and Oman Chamber of Commerce membership.
Operational Setup
Tax card from Tax Authority, labour clearance, and final company stamp / banking.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The 2020 Foreign Capital Investment Law opened more than 1,500 commercial activities to 100% foreign ownership. A small list of restricted activities still requires an Omani partner; we advise on this during scoping.
The minimum capital is typically OMR 20,000 (approx. USD 52,000) for foreign-owned LLCs, though it may be higher for certain regulated activities.
For most commercial activities post-FCIL, no. Some specialised activities (defence, certain professional services) still require a local partner. We confirm during scoping.
Typical formation takes 4–6 weeks. Activities requiring sector approvals (banking, healthcare, education) can extend timelines. DM & CO. handles end-to-end coordination.
Healthcare, education, financial services, telecommunications, and certain industrial activities require additional ministry approvals before CR issuance. We pre-screen and prepare all required documentation.
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Oman Company?
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