Top Sectors Allowed for 100% Foreign Ownership in Oman (2025) Are you finding it difficult to start a business in Oman without sharing ownership? Are you looking for the activities allowed for foreign investors to ensure full control over your investment? Oman has restructured its business laws in 2025. These changes allow foreign individuals and […]

Combating Hidden Trade in Oman: New Audit Initiatives and Compliance Have you ever wondered why the Ministry of Commerce in Oman is suddenly intensifying its crackdown on hidden trade? Or why over 400 businesses were recently penalized in just a few weeks? The reality is, hidden trade in Oman is no longer going unnoticed. Many […]

How to Renew Your Oman Commercial Registration (CR) Are you risking a business interruption by missing your Oman CR renewal? Missing your Oman commercial registration renewal could quietly hurt your business more than you realize. Many business owners find themselves running operations without renew commercial registration, unaware of the serious fines, frozen transactions, or rejected […]

One-Person Company vs LLC in Oman: Best for Expats? Many foreign entrepreneurs come to Oman with a dream: starting something of their own. But that dream often crashes when the paperwork starts and they hear confusing terms like OPC, LLC, capital requirements, Omanisation rules, or foreign shareholding caps. On top of that, there’s the fear, […]

Registering a Foreign Owned LLC in Oman: Complete Guide Are you a foreign investor wondering how to set up your company in Oman? Many entrepreneurs like you are searching for safe, friendly, and growth-driven places to establish businesses in the GCC, and Oman is now high on that list. But while the country is more […]

Best Free Zones in Oman for Company Formation Are you wondering why more foreign investors are heading to Oman instead of the usual destinations in the region? If you’re a businessperson looking to expand in the Gulf, Oman’s free zones may be your next big opportunity. You might be tired of bureaucratic red tape, high […]

Where to Start Your Business in Oman? Are you confused about where to start your business in Oman—in Salalah or Muscat? Many investors, whether new or experienced, seek an ideal combination of lower costs, smooth paperwork, and good demand for their products or services. But the real challenge lies in balancing various factors: one city […]

Oman’s New Digital Media Law: Impact, Challenges, and Opportunities for Businesses The Sultanate of Oman has undergone a significant legislative transformation in the media sector with the implementation of the new media law under Royal Decree No. 58/2024, which came into effect on November 11, 2024. This legislation replaces all previous media regulations and restructures […]

Registering a Trademark in Oman: 5 Key Factors You Need to Know A trademark serves as a distinctive identifier for a business’s products or services, making it a crucial intellectual property asset. It enables customers to recognize the source of a product, fostering brand identity and business growth. In Oman, businesses can register a trademark […]

How can businesses in Oman obtain International trademark protection? To obtain international trademark protection, a trademark must possess unique qualities and comply with international laws. Registering a trademark in Oman is a prerequisite for applying via the Madrid System. As a member of international treaties like the Madrid System, Oman provides businesses with valuable trademark […]