From commercial registration to your first customer.

A straightforward LLC or SPC commercial registration in Oman typically completes in about 20 working days once documents are in order — that's the Marhaba Start timeline. The Launch package runs 30 working days because it includes the website build and SEO foundation. Grow adds a further 60–90 days for full commercial activation. More complex structures such as branches, joint ventures, or activities requiring special ministerial approval can take 3–6 weeks. Marhaba quotes a committed timeline with every engagement letter — so you always know where you stand.

Yes. Since the Foreign Capital Investment Law (FCIL) came into force in 2020, 100% foreign ownership is permitted across the majority of commercial activities in Oman, both on the mainland and in free zones. A small list of strategic sectors (certain defence, resource, and security activities) still requires Omani participation. We verify eligibility against your specific activity before drafting any constitutive documents.

Our packages are fixed-price and fully transparent. Start is OMR 750 (registration only). Launch is OMR 1,950 (adds virtual office, investor visa, bilingual website, SEO foundation, 90-day activation plan). Grow is OMR 3,950 (adds 6-month PRO retainer, full marketing activation, dedicated account manager). Every one of those prices includes all government fees. There are no hidden costs and no "estimates that become quotes that become invoices".

No — the entire commercial registration process can be handled remotely through the MoCIIP portal. We manage name reservation, document drafting, filings, and bank account introductions on your behalf. You'll typically only need to travel to Oman once, for bank KYC or investor visa biometrics, depending on the bank and visa path you choose.

An SPC (Sole Proprietorship Company) is a limited-liability entity with a single shareholder. An LLC (Limited Liability Company) requires two or more shareholders (up to 50). Both offer the same tax treatment and most of the same commercial benefits. The SPC is simpler to govern and faster to incorporate. The LLC is preferred when multiple partners, corporate shareholders, or investor-friendly cap tables are involved.

Omani corporate income tax is 3% for companies with annual revenue below OMR 100,000 that meet prescribed thresholds, and 15% above that. VAT is 5% on domestic sales; exports are zero-rated. There is no personal income tax and no capital gains tax. Specific free zones (Duqm, Sohar, Salalah) offer long-term tax holidays of up to 30 years. Marhaba handles tax registration with the Oman Tax Authority as part of every package.

Yes. Investor visas are included in our Launch and Grow packages, and available as an add-on to Start for OMR 700. Processing typically takes 15–20 working days after your commercial registration is issued. The investor visa entitles you to long-term residency in Oman and the right to sponsor your immediate family (spouse and dependent children under 21).

This is where Marhaba is different. Most consultancies hand you the CR certificate and step back. We run a structured 90-day commercial activation plan — bilingual website, SEO foundation, warm introductions to potential partners and customers, and a marketing playbook tailored to your sector. PRO retainers, bookkeeping, and marketing-as-a-service continue monthly afterwards for clients who want the full growth partnership.

Yes. We are zone-agnostic — we'll recommend free-zone incorporation when it makes commercial sense (manufacturing, logistics, export-heavy activities) and mainland when it doesn't. Free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, long tax holidays, and duty-free imports, but can restrict your ability to trade directly with the Omani domestic market. We walk you through the trade-offs before you choose.

For most foreign founders: a scanned passport copy, a basic CV or LinkedIn URL, a short description of the business activity, and proof of address. For corporate shareholders, we'll also need certified copies of your parent company's constitutive documents. We'll send you a precise checklist tailored to your structure after the discovery call — nothing to hunt for in advance.