Setting up a business in Oman — whether an LLC on the mainland, a branch of a foreign company, or an entity in a free zone such as Duqm SEZ, Sohar Freezone or Salalah Free Zone — involves navigating MOCIIP registration, sector-specific licensing, ROP approvals, municipal permits and, in many cases, foreign ownership and capital requirements. Getting the structure right from day one saves significant time and cost later.
Kreston Menon Al Dohh guides investors and entrepreneurs through company formation and ongoing corporate compliance in Oman — from choosing the right legal structure and jurisdiction to keeping the business compliant long after the licence is issued.
Tailored to your specific sector and growth plans.
The right structure depends on your activity, ownership, sector and growth plans — mainland versus free zone, LLC versus branch, 100% foreign ownership eligibility, ICV implications. We map these factors against your objectives before recommending a structure, then manage the registration process end-to-end through MOCIIP's Invest Easy platform and relevant licensing authorities.
Entity structuring advice, trade name reservation, MOCIIP registration via Invest Easy, free zone licensing (Duqm, Sohar, Salalah, Knowledge Oasis Muscat) and foreign branch registration.
Corporate secretarial support, licence renewals, Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) registration, PRO and government liaison services, bank account opening support, and Omanisation and labour clearance coordination.
End-to-end support from entity structuring through to ongoing corporate compliance.
Hands-on experience with MOCIIP's Invest Easy platform and Oman's major free zones.
A single point of contact for formation, licensing, PRO services and renewals.
Practical guidance on foreign ownership rules, ICV requirements and sector-specific approvals.
A company structure suited to your ownership, activity and growth plans.
A faster, smoother registration process with fewer rejected applications and delays.
Ongoing compliance support so licences, renewals and filings never lapse.
One trusted partner for every stage of establishing and running your business in Oman.
Oman permits 100% foreign ownership for most business activities under its foreign capital investment framework, though certain strategic or restricted sectors retain specific ownership conditions. Confirming eligibility for your exact activity is an important first step.
Mainland companies can trade freely across Oman and the GCC but may face different tax and customs treatment, while free zone entities such as Duqm SEZ or Sohar Freezone often offer tax incentives and streamlined licensing but typically restrict direct mainland trading without additional approval.
Straightforward LLC registrations via the Invest Easy platform can be completed in a matter of days once documentation is in order, though timelines extend for activities requiring additional sector approvals, ROP clearance, or free zone-specific processes.
Ongoing requirements typically include annual commercial registration renewal, municipal licence renewal, tax and VAT filings, Omanisation quota compliance, and statutory audit submissions, depending on your legal form and sector.
