Starting a business in Oman
Legal Forms of Companies
- Limited liability company
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Number of partners: Minimum: Two partners, Maximum: 40 shareholders
One of the two partners must be citizen of Oman, a GCC member state or the USA and hold at least 30% of shares.
No share restrictions apply when all partners are citizen of Oman, a GCC member state or the USA
Capital (max/min): Minimum: OMR 150,000 (for LLCs with foreign participation)
Minimum: OMR 20,000 (for LLCs that are 100% owned by Omani and GCC nationals, and US citizens)
Shareholders and liability: Liability for each shareholder is limited to the portion of their own capital contributions
- Free zone company
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Number of partners: Minimum: One shareholder, one director
Capital (max/min): No minimum capital requirement
Shareholders and liability: Liability for each shareholder is limited to the portion of their own capital contributions
- Joint stock company
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Number of partners: Minimum: Three shareholders
A board of directors is also required
Capital (max/min): Minimum capital: OMD 500,000 (for privately held joint stock companies (SAOC)
Minimum capital: OMD 2 million (for publicly held joint stock companies (SAOG)
At least half of issued capital to be paid-up on subscription
Shareholders and liability: Liability for each shareholder is limited to the portion of their own capital contributions
- Partnership (General or limited)
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Number of partners: Minimum: Two partners (two full partners or one general and one limited partner)
Capital (max/min): Not applicable
Shareholders and liability: Full liability for general partner(s)
Liability for limited partner(s) is limited to the portion of their own capital contributions
Business Setup Procedures
Setting Up a Company |
Oman |
Middle East & North Africa |
Procedures (number) |
4.0 |
6.3 |
Time (days) |
4.3 |
19.5 |
Source: Doing Business - Latest available data.
- The Competent Organisation
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Directorate of Investors Services is a one stop shop that issues the commercial license required to perform any commercial activity. The application process is online; however, investors can also apply directly at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- For Further Information
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Consult Doing Business website (World Bank), to know about procedures to start a Business in Oman.
Financial Information Directories
Dun & Bradstreet - Worldwide directory with financial information on businesses
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