Investors Journey
Invest Oman
InvestOman lounge is a one-stop-shop that provides all services to the investor, through which he completes all procedures and requirements to establish, operate and complete his investment in the Sultanate of Oman. The lounge offers integrated and thoughtful investment opportunities, and packages of incentives and facilities for investors. The service ambassadors in the InvestOman lounge welcome the investor from the start of his investment journey to live a unique experience, where the investor can go to the self-service platform, through which he can complete all the procedures related to the project in easy steps.
Why invest in the Sultanate of Oman?
The Sultanate of Oman is one of the most economically vibrant countries in the Arab Gulf region, as it enjoys economic stability and political calm with a dynamic business environment and a diversified sustainable economy in line with Oman Vision 2040. The Sultanate of Oman also provides a fertile environment for business growth and investment. The Sultanate of Oman is considered one of the best investment destinations for what It enjoys a distinct strategic location connected to the vital trade routes between East and West.
Legal Forms of Companies in Oman
Individual Merchant
It refers to a commercial establishment founded by a single person, where the owner is personally responsible for any obligations with their entire assets. Any individual can establish only one individual enterprise registered in their name.
Sole Proprietor Company
It is a company structured as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), where a natural or juristic person wholly owns its capital. The owner applies to obtain a commercial registration (Individual Firm).
Limited Liability Company
A Limited Liability Company consists of a number of natural or juristic persons, not less than two (2) and not exceeding fifty (50) individuals. Their liability is limited to their share in the company's capital. The company's capital is divided into equal value shares and documented during registration.
Joint Partnership
A joint Partnership company is a commercial company formed by two or more natural persons who are jointly responsible for all their assets for the company's obligations. Responsibility transfers to the estate of a deceased partner for any outstanding commitments.
Limited Partnership
A Limited Partnership is a commercial company composed of two categories of partners: 1) Joint partners, who are jointly responsible for all their assets for the company's obligations. 2) limited partners, whose responsibility is limited to their contribution in the capital. The extent of their contribution is specified in the foundation documents.
Public or Closed Joint Stock Company
Omani Public Joint Stock Company: Its capital is divided into equal values, and each shareholder is responsible according to their share in the capital. Omani Closed Joint Stock Company: Differs from an Omani public joint stock company as it is not being floated for public subscription. However, it is similar to an Omani public joint stock company in all other aspects.
Holding Company
A joint stock company that exercises financial and administrative control over one or more other companies, whether they are joint stock or limited liability companies. The holding company must own at least 51% of the shares of each of those companies. The holding company manages its funds through its subsidiaries, but it cannot own shares in solidarity or limited partnership companies, or own any shares in other holding companies.
Commercial Representation Office
Offices established within the Sultanate of Oman that represent the interests of companies and institutions headquartered abroad. Foreign companies and institutions operating in the fields of trade, industry, and services are allowed to open representation offices in Oman.
Foreign Company Branch
Foreign company branches engage in activities based on contracts or agreements concluded with the Government of the Sultanate of Oman.
INVESTMENT SECTORS
INVESTMENT JOURNEY
Register Company Journey
- Open Oman Business Platform (www.business.gov.om).
- Select the legal form of the company.
- Fill out the Commercial Register's Data.
- Sign the e-documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Obtain the certificate of membership from Chamber of Commerce.
Logistics Sector Journey
- Open CR through Oman Business Platform.
- Submit the feasibility study (www.naql.om).
- Get preliminary approval.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Open CR through Oman Business Platform.
- Submit the feasibility study (www.naql.om).
- Get preliminary approval.
- Activate the License.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.
- Duration: 3 days.
Industrial Sector Journey
- Open CR through Oman Business Platform.
- Submit the application.
- Upload the documents.
- Sign the usufruct contract.
- Get the industrial license.
- Issue the building permit.
- Issue the building completion certificate.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Submit the application through Oman Business Platform.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
- Your license auto activated.
- Duration: 1 day.
Fisheries Sector Journey
- Submit request letter to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth & Water Resources.
- Attach the feasibility study.
- Open CR through Oman Business Platform.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Submit request letter to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth & Water Resources.
- Submit the application through Oman Business Platform.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth & Water Resources.
- Duration: 0 day/ days.
Mining Sector Journey
- Visit the website of Ministry of Energy and Minerals (www.mem.gov.om).
- Choose the opportunity from the auction booklet.
- Pay the booklet fee.
- Attach the required documents.
- Obtain the site according to the criteria.
- Sign the contract.
- Open CR through Oman Business Platform.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Pay the booklet fee.
- Obtain the site according to the criteria.
- Submit the application through Oman Business Platform.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Minerals and Energy.
- Duration: 10 days.
Agriculture Sector Journey
- Open CR through Oman Business Platform.
- Submit request letter to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth & Water Resources.
- Get preliminary approval.
- Provide the feasibility study.
- Provide the financial solvency.
- Get final approval.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Submit the application through Oman Business Platform.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth & Water Resources.
- Duration: 0 day/ days
Education Sector Journey (Private School)
- Open CR through Oman Business Platform.
- Submit the application and attach the required documents.
- Obtain the security approval.
- Approve the school title.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Submit the application through Oman Business Platform.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Education.
- Duration: 30 days.
ICT Sector Journey
- Open CR through Oman Business Platform.
- Submit the feasibility study (www.naql.om).
- Get preliminary approval.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Submit the application through Oman Business Platform.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.
- Duration: 3 days.
Healthcare Sector Journey (Private Hospital)
- Submitting a study application form at the Ministry of Health.
- Registering the institution with the Ministry of Health.
- Provide engineering drawings (IHFG Guide line).
- Open the CR through Invest Easy
- Approval of the Ministry of Health (Ministry of Interior / Muscat Municipality, Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority, Environment Authority).
- Final evaluation.
- Licensing the establishment.
License Journey
- Submit the application through Invest Easy.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Health.
- Duration: 5 days.
Health Sector Journey (Pharmaceutical and medical supplies factory)
- Submit a study application form at the Ministry of Health.
- Open the CR through Invest Oman
- Issue the initial approval.
- Select the location of the factory (Free Zones or Industrial Estates).
- Provide engineering drawings.
- Start construction - factory inspection.
- Registration of medicines and medical supplies.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Submit the application through Invest Easy.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Health.
- Duration: 10 days.
Tourism Sector Journey (Hotels)
- If the land is available; visit the website of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism and create an account.
- If the land is not available; the investor should request a land from the Ministry of Housing.
- Fill in the required information and attach the documents.
- Preliminary approval.
- Sign the usufruct contract.
- Open the CR through Invest Easy.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Submit the application through Invest Easy.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
- Duration: 5 days.
Tourism Sector Journey (Integrated Tourism Complexes)
- Open CR through Invest Easy.
- Submit the request to the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
- Preliminary approval.
- Upload the required documents.
- License the project of Integrated Tourism Complexes.
License Journey
- Submit the application through Invest Easy.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
- Duration: 5 days
Aviation Sector Journey
- Open CR through Invest Easy.
- Request for approval from Civil Aviation Authority.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Submit the application through Oman Business Platform.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from Civil Aviation Authority.
- Duration: 0 days.
Telecommunication Sector Journey
- Open CR through Invest Easy.
- Submit the feasibility study to Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.
- Get preliminary approval.
- Activate the License.
License Journey
- Submit the application through Invest Easy.
- Upload the documents.
- Pay the fees.
- Verify the application.
- Approval from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology.
- Duration: 30 days.