Our lawyers in Oman work with both corporate and individual clients and have extensive experience in many key areas of law. At the core of our activity are foreign investments in Oman, our team is one that helps facilitate the opening of new companies, as well as the set-up of foreign branches in Oman. We assist investors who are interested in entering many different business fields, as well as those who are in need of legal assistance, advice, and representation in commercial disputes with varying degrees of complexity.
| Main Services | |
|---|---|
| Property purchase in Oman | Special conditions apply to foreign investors who are interested in purchasing real estate in Oman. Our lawyers can detail the permitted types of ownership and will assist throughout the transaction phases. |
| Debt collection | A specialized team of attorneys can help with efficient debt recovery in Oman, favouring amicable debt collection. When needed, we can also initiate the proceedings for court collection. |
| Company registration | Our lawyers in Oman offer complete solutions for investors looking to open a company in the Sultanate. |
| Branch creation | Certain conditions apply to the registration of a branch of a foreign company in Oman. Our local specialists can assist with the requirements. |
| Subsidiary setup in Oman | Foreign company establishment through a subsidiary will mean that the parent company owns an Omani company partly or fully. Our team can help you with more information. |
| Bank account opening | We can assist those interested in opening a bank account in Oman, whether for personal use or as part of the company formation process. |
| VAT registration | Guidance and assistance with VAT registration for companies that are subject to this tax, including information on registration categories. |
| Payroll and accounting | We provide personalized payroll (employee wage management and payment) and accounting (bookkeeping and general compliance) for businesses in Oman. |
| Representative office in Oman | A representative or liaison office can serve as a useful point of first contact, before you set up a permanent establishment. Our team can give you more details about its particularities. |
| Business license applications | Companies in Oman are not only required to obtain their commercial registration, but also to apply for special permits and licenses depending on their activities. Our lawyers can help you apply for the mandatory licenses. |
| PRO services | These services are suitable for those who require assistance with government liaison, documentation matters or compliance assurance. |
| Company liquidation | If you are ready to close down a company in Oman, our team will assist with the liquidation and deregistration process. |
| Residence permit applications | Entry into Oman for foreign nationals is regulated and subject to clear conditions. Our lawyers can help you understand the requirements for the type of residence permit you are interested in. |
| Residence applications for investors in Oman | Certain types of investments make entrepreneurs eligible for residency. Find out what the conditions are and have your investment plan reviewed by one of our team members so you can know your rights related to staying in Oman. |
| Citizenship and immigration | Foreign nationals who are looking forward to remaining in Oman for employment or business reasons can request specialized legal counsel from our team. |
We are one of the law firms in Oman that can assist with immigration matters and we represent private clients, irrespective of their country of origin, who are interested in entering Oman and remaining for medium to long-term business or employment purposes.
You can find a brief description of our legal services in Oman below. For in-depth information about our solutions, as well as to ask us more questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our local attorneys.
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Corporate and business services
At the core of our activity are the legal solutions we offer to companies who are already present in Oman, foreign companies looking forward to expanding their business here, or foreign investors who wish to explore their options for investments in different industries.
Our business and commercial legal services include:
- Company formation: company formation and structuring; we assist clients who wish to open a company in Oman from the earliest incorporation stages and with the mandatory licensing for their operations. Our lawyers can also help you open a company in Oman with no minimum share capital required for LLC;
- Corporate compliance: legal counsel on various regulatory compliance matters, including but not limited to matters concerning special permits and licenses;
- Taxation: complete information on the relevant tax laws and their amendments;
- Commercial dispute resolution: we offer solutions that are tailored to our client’s unique needs, focusing on efficiency both in the case of litigation and arbitration;
- Employment matters: counsel for our clients regarding the drafting and conclusion of employment agreements, best practices for downsizing, anti-discrimination laws, etc.;
- Others: included here are solutions for data protection matters, intellectual property law, insolvency and restructuring, insurance, maritime and shipping matters.
Our partner accountants in Oman offer tailored solutions for companies operating in all the key business fields. For more information on how we can help you meet the tax reporting requirements, please reach out to our local team.
Legal solutions for individuals
Foreign investors living in Oman, as well as other professionals who work in the Sultanate and who find that they need results-oriented solutions for their domestic and cross-border issues, can confidently contact our attorneys in Oman.
We are a team with experience in many areas of law and have assisted private clients in a variety of personal matters. Our multilingual attorneys will focus on providing you with solutions in the following areas:
- Immigration: assistance in obtaining the needed visas, long-term residence for foreign investors, residency for retirees, and others.
- Employment: information on the work permits needed for non-Omani employees, renewing the permit, updated information according to profession, including for highly qualified employees;
- Estate planning: private wealth management, succession and estate planning, Family Law matters;
- Real estate: complete legal assistance for foreign nationals interested in purchasing property in Oman, information on their options for residency should they choose to buy real estate of a certain amount; other legal services, such as assisting landlords and tenants with amicable dispute resolution solutions.
If you need legal services in other regions in the Middle East, such as Dubai, we can put you in touch with our local partners. For complete information on our legal team and key areas of practice, do not hesitate to contact us.