Company Formation in Oman: Foreign Ownership & Invest Easy
By HAQQ Research · · 7 min read · mena
Setting up in Oman: up to 100% foreign ownership under the Foreign Capital Investment Law, the negative list, eased minimum capital, and the Invest Easy portal.
Oman's Foreign Capital Investment Law (effective 2020) allows up to 100% foreign ownership in most activities, removing the old local-shareholder rule; a negative list (around 37 activities) remains reserved. The old OMR 150,000 minimum for foreign LLCs was eased (practice figures around OMR 20,000; OMR 150,000 may persist for some regulated activities). Registration runs through MOCIIP's Invest Easy platform.
FAQ
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Oman?
Yes in most activities under the Foreign Capital Investment Law (RD 50/2019), except activities on a negative list (around 37).
What is the minimum capital for a foreign company in Oman?
The old OMR 150,000 minimum was eased; practice figures are around OMR 20,000, though OMR 150,000 may persist for some regulated activities — verify for your activity.
Where do I register a company in Oman?
Through MOCIIP's Invest Easy platform (business.gov.om).
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