Oman free zone overview
Oman offers a logistics-led free zone and SEZ environment anchored by ports, airports, industrial land, and long-term tax incentives. Salalah, Sohar, Duqm, Al Mazunah, and Khazaen support manufacturing, logistics, petrochemicals, food, minerals, trading, and re-export operations.
Tax benefits
- 100% foreign ownership in many zone structures
- Corporate tax holidays in eligible zones
- 0% import and re-export duties for qualifying activity
- No personal income tax
- Full repatriation of capital and profits
Business advantages
- Strategic Indian Ocean access
- Port-led logistics corridors
- Competitive industrial land
- One-stop-shop zone services
- Free trade agreement access through Oman
Visa information
Visa eligibility depends on the free zone, lease type, manpower plan, and activity. Industrial and warehouse projects usually support larger staffing plans than desk-only setups.
Banking
Oman banks normally review company documents, lease agreements, source of funds, activity risk, and expected trade flows.
Licensing
OPAZ and related zone operators coordinate licensing for free zones, SEZs, land allocation, and operational permits.
Setup process
- Select zone and activity
- Submit investor request and business plan
- Receive land, office, or warehouse proposal
- Sign lease or usufruct agreement
- Complete registration and licensing
- Arrange visas, customs code, tax, and banking