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Investor Visas in Oman

Oman is making it easier for foreign investors with its various visa programs designed to simplify business establishment and offer attractive benefits. These initiatives support foreign ownership and residency.

Oman Investors: Legal Guidelines for Foreign-Local Partnerships

Partnerships between foreign investors and local companies are key to enhancing economic growth in Oman. Foreign companies often choose to collaborate with Omani companies on specific projects, without setting up a new company. This approach gives them flexibility.

Preventing Partner Competition in Oman’s Commercial Companies Law

Oman’s Commercial Companies Law (CCL) promulgated by Royal Decree 18/2019 addresses these concerns through specific provisions designed to prevent conflicts of interest and safeguard companies’ competitive positions.

Power of the Public Prosecution in Closing Criminal Complaints

The Power of the Public Prosecution to Close Criminal Complaints

Oman's Financial Service Authority: Updating Regulatory Framework

The recent issuance of the Royal Decree 20/2024 establishing the Financial Services Authority marks a pivotal role in the country's regulatory framework. With its extensive mandates, the Authority redefined the structure of Oman's financial sector.

Understanding Oman's Biometric Law: Key Provisions & Implications

Oman recently passed a royal decree, 21/2024, regulating the use and protection of biometric data. This law represents a significant step forward in protecting individuals' privacy and ensuring the proper use of biometric information. In this article, we will provide an overview of the key provision

How Will an Omani Building Code Impact Construction Disputes

Oman assigned the International Code Council to create the Omani Building Code, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year. This initiative will help reduce many common challenges in construction disputes.

Is the Contract Amount Automatically Considered Inclusive of VAT

As a taxable entity, there might be instances where you overlook specifying that the contract amount excludes VAT. While this omission may seem minor, it can raise questions about whether you are entitled to later request VAT payment from your clients on the agreed contract amounts

Key Arbitration Principles from an Egyptian Court of Cassation

Key Arbitration Principles from an Egyptian Court of Cassation

Is Sales Contract Deposit Nonrefundable? The Supreme Court's View

The article explores the details of the case, the judgments at various court levels, and the Supreme Court's final ruling, focusing into the legal aspect on non-refundable deposits in sales contracts.

Monitoring Management by Non-Managing Partners in Omani LLC

Omani law provides a clear map to empower non-managing partners to monitor management and protect their interests, ensuring fairness and accountability in business operations.

Labor Law Update: Non-Omani Employee Can Work for Another Employer

Oman regulates the temporary transfer of non-Omani Employees between private sector establishments. This groundbreaking step offers flexibility to employers while ensuring compliance with labour laws and protecting worker rights

Understanding the Assessment Powers of the Omani Tax Authority

Understanding the authority and scope of tax assessment powers held by the Omani Tax Authority is of immense importance for tax payers and legal professionals. This article aims to delve into these provisions, shedding light on the criteria for assessment and the obligations of the Tax Authority.

Free Trade and Special Economic Zones in Oman

Free trade and special economic zones are geographically defined business areas that offer benefits to companies, such as exemptions from tax, customs, and duties and simplified administrative procedures. Each zone is situated in strategic locations across Oman with access to important trade routes.

Oman's New Labour Law on Wrongful Dismissal

Labor Law No. 53/2023 introduces clear guidelines on wrongful dismissal cases, addressing a previous lack of specificity regarding improper termination under the old law. This article will provide an overview of the key aspects of this establishing legislation.

Choosing the right business structure in Oman – LLCS and JSCS

In the Sultanate of Oman, businesses can take various forms, each with its own set of advantages and restrictions. This article focuses on Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Joint Stock Companies (JSCs), covering their features, benefits, and drawbacks.

Ship Arrestment under Omani Maritime Law

Ship arrest is a crucial legal tool in maritime law, empowering creditors to enforce debts against shipowners or operators. In Oman, Maritime Law No. 19/2023 provides the framework for this process, granting creditors the ability to petition the court for a precautionary arrest orders.

Compensation for Wrongful Termination under Omani Labor Law

An unfair dismissal can be a challenging trial so whether you are an employee or an employer, knowing your rights and responsibilities is crucial. In our latest article, we are directing on the wrongful termination compensation in Oman. Learn how Omani courts evaluate cases and ensure compensation