Company Registration Cost in Oman — 2026 Full Breakdown

The total cost of registering a company in Oman in 2026 typically ranges from OMR 2,000 to OMR 30,000+, depending on your business structure, activity type, and whether you set up on the mainland or in a free zone.

Government Fees (One-Time)

These are the core fees paid directly to Oman's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP):

• Trade Name Reservation: OMR 50 - 100
• Commercial Registration (CR) - Sole Proprietorship: OMR 200 - 300
• Commercial Registration (CR) - LLC: OMR 300 - 500
• Additional Business Activity (per activity): OMR 20 - 50
• OCCI (Chamber of Commerce) Membership: OMR 70 - 100/year
• Notary / Legal Document Fees: OMR 20 - 50

Licensing Costs

• General commercial license: OMR 100 - 500/year
• Specialized or high-activity license: Up to OMR 3,000/year
• Annual license renewal: Similar to the initial cost each year

• Minimum Capital Requirements

LLC (Mainland): Minimum capital deposit of OMR 20,000 is required

Foreign Investment Law Company: Minimum capital of OMR 200,000

Free Zone company: OMR 5,000 - OMR 20,000 depending on zone

Full Cost Estimate by Company Type

• Sole Proprietorship: OMR 1,500 - 3,000
• LLC (Mainland): OMR 3,000 - 7,000 (excluding capital deposit)
• LLC (Full setup incl. capital + office): OMR 25,000 - 50,000
• Free Zone Company: OMR 1,500 - 5,000 (package deals available)

• Recurring Annual Costs

• Annual audit fees: OMR 500 - 1,000 (mandatory for most companies)
• License renewal: OMR 100 - 500
• Work permit / visa per employee: OMR 200 - 300 for a 2-year visa
• OCCI membership renewal: OMR 70 - 100

• Important Notes

Office space is mandatory in Oman for mainland companies - rental costs vary significantly by location in Muscat

VAT registration is required once your annual turnover exceeds OMR 38,500

Corporate tax is 15% on taxable income (3% for qualifying small businesses)

Free zone setups often include incentives like tax holidays and 100% foreign ownership with lower capital requirements

At GIS, we handle the complete registration process - government fees, documentation, licensing, and compliance - so you know exactly what you are paying and why, with no hidden surprises.

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