The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has issued Ministerial Decision No. 30/2026, establishing a new regulatory framework governing the operation...

Many individuals and businesses are using alternatives to cheques as a payment method.

The Omani Penal Code No. 7/2018 regulates the crime of fraud in articles from 349 to 355 and it criminalizes several acts that were not determined as criminal acts in the previous Penal Code. In addition to the typical fraud...

As digital transformation reshapes the way we work, Oman has taken an important step to regulate flexible working arrangements.

Oman is a country, known for its low crime rate.

There are several types of commercial company forms that can be registered in the Sultanate of Oman, namely a Limited Liability Company, Joint Stock Company, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Joint Venture, Holding/Subsidiary Company and a One-Person Company.

The Commercial Companies Law No 18/2019 regulated the merger of companies in articles 33 to 39. The Law determined two ways for the merger.

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

The Sultanate of Oman joined the International Criminal Police Organization "the INTERPOL" in 1972.

Injunctive relief is a remedy that is available through the Courts in Oman.

The Omani Penal Code specifies three categories of offences classified according to the length of the custodial A De Facto Corporation...

Preference shares (أسهم ممتازة) are a class of shares under Omani law that give their holders certain rights or privileges that differ from those attached to ordinary shares (أسهم عادية). These rights may relate to voting, dividends, liquidation proceeds, or other matters. Unlike ordinary shares, which generally carry the standard rights of ownership in a company, the rights attached to preference shares may be tailored to meet the company's needs and are set out in its Articles of Association.

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

Ministerial Decision (MD) 424/2023 (Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion (MCIIP))...

Government contracts contain more stringent provisions than other contracts, whether in the stage of tendering, execution

Oman assigned the International Code Council to create the Omani Building Code, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year...

Many types of bonds are used in Construction projects such as Tender Bonds (sometimes called Bid Bonds), Advance Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds.

Understanding the authority and scope of tax assessment powers held by the Omani Tax Authority is of immense importance for both tax payers and legal professionals...

Employers operating in Oman should be aware that disclosure of confidential business information by employees can justify immediate termination under the law.

Farah Al Qubtan is a legal professional with expertise in corporate and commercial advisory, commercial disputes, and company formation. She holds an LLB from the University of Reading and completed her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in London.