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The Sultanate of Oman is the longest continually independent Arab country in modern history, having marked the 45th anniversary of its establishment last year.

The Sultani Decree 50/2019 was issued by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos July 1, 2019 that replaced the old Foreign Capital Investment Law (FCIL).

Oman has recently issued a new Foreign Capital Investment Law, which will aim to attract foreign investment by offering

On April 7, 2025, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 38 of 2025, promulgating the new Law of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones...

The Government is determined to change the status quo and increase the number of visitors to Oman by five times the current level by 2040.

As we reported last year, the Omani Authority for Partnership for Development was established in 2014 to oversee and manage Oman's offset regime, the Partnership for Development programme.

Oman is known for its stable economy and strategic location, offering a range of promising investment opportunities.

The recent amendments to the State of Emergency Law, introduced by Royal Decree 13/2024 issued on 3 March 2024.

On 12 November 2020, Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said enacted a new Law on Simplification of Certain Judicial Procedures in Specific Matters ("Law") by virtue of Sultani Decree No. 2020/125.

In April 2019, the new Commercial Companies Law (the "New CCL") entered into force and repealed the previous Commercial Companies Law (Law No. 4/1974) in its entirety.

As Oman's market grows and attracts foreign investors, it's essential to understand the various legal structures available for businesses...

Attracting investments, including foreign direct investments, hold significant importance for the economy of every country. Regulatory frameworks for banks and banking practices play a crucial role in this regard.

When looking at a new market, one question tends to come up early: What happens if the state needs the land or the project?

Ratifying the Agreement between the Sultanate of Oman and Japan for the reciprocal promotion and protection of investment, signed in Tokyo on 19 June 2015.

Oman has opened the door wider for foreign investors in recent years, with fewer ownership restrictions and a more straightforward set-up process.

These are geographically defined business areas that offer benefits to companies operating in them, such as exemptions from tax, customs, and duties and simplified administrative procedures, e.g. company incorporation, and visas for expatriates and their families.

Oman is advancing economic diversification through its Vision 2040 initiative, creating significant opportunities in engineering and construction sectors. With the construction market projected to grow from $7.05 billion in 2025 to $8.46 billion by 2031, foreign investors face both promising prospects and complex requirements including localization mandates, market access regulations, and partnership obligations that demand careful navigation.