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The construction contract often includes a clause whereby the contractor is obliged to compensate for the delay in completing the works by a certain amount for each day, each month, or for each period of time in which the implementation is delayed.

Before May 2011, attesting documents in Oman for international use and vice versa was a complicated and costly procedure.

Before the issuance of Tax Authority Decision No. 180/2026, the deductibility of business expenses in Oman was governed by the general rules set out in Article 18 of the Executive Regulations of the Income Tax Law. Among other things, those rules require that an expense be genuine, relate to the taxpayer's business, be necessary to generate income, and be supported by appropriate documentation.

The new Commercial Companies Law (New CCL), promulgated by Sultani Decree 18/2019 repealing the old Commercial Companies Law (No 4/74) (Old CCL) has sought to bring more clarity and detail regarding the formation.

As of 1 October 2025, the Law of the Court of Investment and Commerce is in force, marking a decisive shift in how commercial and investment disputes...

The contractor's main obligation is to perform the work in the manner and in the period agreed in the contract.

Partnerships between foreign investors and local companies play an essential role in driving economic growth in Oman, facilitating the exchange of expertise and technological knowledge in sectors such as construction, energy, and mining.

Order conferring the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Science, Arts and Literature (First Class) to HE Dr. Hamadoun Touré, former Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)...

Oman’s tax system has developed significantly over the years, not only in terms of procedures and compliance, but also in relation to the legislative policy behind tax exemptions under the Oman Income Tax Law One...

Regulating the movement of vehicles and the use of public car parks in the Governorate of Dhofar.

In a recent case before the Investment and Commerce Court in Oman, we represented a public joint stock company in a claim brought by a shareholder...

Ministry of Commerce and Industry: Announcements concerning the publication of trademark registration applications. Announcement of trademarks that have been recorded as having changed ownership.

Recent geopolitical disruptions to shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and damage to regional energy infrastructure have highlighted the critical importance of contractual risk management for businesses operating in Oman.

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

In a recent legal dispute between a buyer and a real estate development company in Muscat, the issue of whether a deposit in a sales contract is truly non-refundable was brought before the courts.

The Standard Form of Construction Contracts in routine use in Oman since 1999 is old viz.

Amending Ministerial Decision No. 1020/2009 (on rights of audience for Omani and non-Omani lawyers).