العربية• International Business Setup
Full ownership is available, provided the activity is outside the list reserved for Omanis
The Foreign Capital Investment Law issued by Royal Decree No. 50/2019 allows foreign investors up to 100% ownership. In return, the Ministry has issued a list of activities reserved for Omanis, which is updated from time to time. So we start by matching the activity against its latest version.
You deal with LegalIn alone, from Egypt. We handle the in-country steps through our network of offices there, so you do not need to engage another firm.
• Is this route for you?
- Investors targeting the Omani market.
- Egyptian companies that want an entity in Oman.
- Industrial, service or commercial activities outside the reserved list.
• Foreign ownership and investment regime
Up to 100%, with a list of activities reserved for Omanis
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Up to 100% under the Foreign Capital Investment Law |
| Legal basis | Royal Decree No. 50/2019 |
| Exception | A list of activities reserved for Omanis under Ministerial Decision 209/2020 and its amendments, which passed one hundred activities after the 2024 update, including grocery stores, handicrafts, used-car sales and some services |
| What we do | Match the activity against the latest version of the list before any step |
• How we handle the file
From Egypt to incorporation
- Checking the activity against lists of activities restricted or closed to non-nationals.
- Choosing the form and the ownership and management structure.
- Preparing, notarising and attesting documents.
- Registering and obtaining licences from the competent authorities.
- Arranging post-incorporation steps: government registrations, hiring and compliance.
• Before we start
What we need to know
- Your exact activity, and who and where your customers are.
- The partners and their nationalities, and whether the investor is an individual or a company.
- Whether you need a physical office or staff in Oman.
- How the new entity relates to your company in Egypt, if any.
This tells us the route and the document list; documents vary with the activity and the partners’ nationalities.
• Common pitfalls
What can delay the file?
Relying on an outdated version of the reserved-activities list.
Choosing a generic activity in the register that does not reflect the real activity.
Assuming the commercial licence replaces sector regulators’ approvals.
Leaving residence and hiring arrangements until after operations start.
• FAQ
Questions we often hear before setting up in Oman
Can I own the company fully?
Yes, unless the activity is on the list reserved for Omanis.
Which activities are closed?
An updated ministerial list, which we review for your case.
Do I need a firm in Oman?
No. You deal with LegalIn, and we coordinate with our network of offices there.
• Related routes
Your file may also involve
• Your next step
Considering Oman?
Send us your activity and partners’ details. We review the right route and get back to you on the next step.
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