Setting Up A Business In Oman

A. Setting-up a presence in Oman

The Sultanate's political stability and modern trading system, makes Oman one of the most attractive hubs in the Middle East for international businesses. Setting up a business in Oman can be a cumbersome procedure and it is advisable to involve a locally practicing attorney in the establishment process, as the majority of the documents requested by the Omani governmental authorities are required to be drafted in Arabic. This poses a challenge for business owners who have do not speak Arabic fluently. Generally, the process of setting up a business is not a particularly lengthy one, if the local regulations are adhered to and the client submits apostilled or legalized copies of the required documents from its country of origin/registration.