Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about company formation, international trade, investment opportunities, logistics, and business support services in Oman. If you need further assistance, our team is here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Foreign investors can establish companies in Oman in many business sectors. Ownership requirements, licensing procedures, and registration conditions depend on the selected business activity and legal structure.
SBC assists clients with reviewing their business requirements, preparing the necessary documentation, and coordinating company registration and licensing procedures in Oman.
Yes. Establishing a company in Oman may provide a pathway to investor residency, subject to eligibility and applicable regulations. Eligible investors may also apply for residency for their spouse and children.
Residency applications for the investor's parents may also be possible under specific family visa arrangements, subject to the relevant requirements and approval by the competent authorities.
SBC assists clients with company formation, documentation, and coordination of residency applications for investors and eligible family members.
The first step is to define your business activity, investment objectives, and preferred company structure. You can then assess the applicable legal requirements, required licenses, establishment costs, and registration procedures.
SBC provides initial consultation, assists with documentation, and coordinates administrative and professional services to help clients establish their businesses in Oman through a clear and structured process.
Yes. SBC supports international trade by connecting buyers and suppliers, sourcing products, and coordinating shipping, logistics, and customs procedures.
Our areas of focus include food and agricultural products, automotive spare parts, construction materials, and industrial commodities. Each transaction is assessed according to the product type, order volume, country of origin and destination, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Yes. SBC provides financial and investment advisory support, including market research, investment opportunity assessment, portfolio analysis, and consultation on the structuring and design of financial instruments.
We help clients understand Oman’s capital markets, evaluate investment opportunities, and connect with relevant financial institutions and licensed service providers.
Services requiring regulatory authorization are coordinated through appropriately licensed professionals and institutions.
Other questions
Yes. Purchasing property in eligible developments in Oman may provide a pathway to residency for foreign buyers and their eligible family members, subject to applicable regulations.
In certain approved investment projects, residency may also be available to qualifying investors who purchase properties under construction, provided the project and investment meet the relevant requirements.
SBC assists clients with identifying suitable properties, evaluating investment opportunities, coordinating with developers, and reviewing the applicable property ownership and residency procedures.
Yes. Eligible foreign investors can obtain an investor number through Muscat Clearing & Depository (MCD). To trade securities on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), investors generally also need to open a trading account with a licensed brokerage firm.
SBC provides financial consultation and practical guidance throughout this process, including assistance with documentation, understanding investment procedures, assessing investment opportunities, and coordinating with licensed financial institutions and brokerage firms.
Brokerage and other regulated financial services are provided by appropriately licensed institutions.
Import and export requirements in Oman depend on the type of goods, their country of origin or destination, and applicable customs and regulatory requirements. Certain products may require additional permits, health certificates, technical approvals, or supporting documentation.
SBC assists clients with identifying the relevant requirements, preparing and reviewing documentation, and coordinating shipping, customs clearance, and logistics services through the appropriate service providers.
No. Many of SBC’s services, including initial consultations, document reviews, market research, and business coordination, can be provided remotely.
However, certain procedures may require your physical presence in Oman, identity verification, document signing, or attendance at the relevant authorities, depending on the service and applicable regulations.
SBC reviews each client’s requirements in advance and helps coordinate the necessary steps to make the process as efficient as possible.
Yes. SBC assists clients in exploring residential and commercial property opportunities in Oman, including properties in designated developments where foreign ownership is permitted.
Our support includes identifying suitable properties, reviewing investment objectives, coordinating property viewings, and facilitating communication with developers and relevant professionals. We also help clients understand the applicable ownership requirements and potential residency pathways associated with eligible property investments.
Property transactions and any services requiring a professional license are handled through appropriately licensed parties.
Yes. SBC assists clients in exploring residential and commercial property opportunities in Oman, including properties in designated developments where foreign ownership is permitted.
Our support includes identifying suitable properties, reviewing investment objectives, coordinating property viewings, and facilitating communication with developers and relevant professionals. We also help clients understand the applicable ownership requirements and potential residency pathways associated with eligible property investments.
Property transactions and any services requiring a professional license are handled through appropriately licensed parties.