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Oman × Government & Regulatory Affairs
Government & Regulatory Affairs in Oman
Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. In Oman, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Government & Regulatory Affairs professional in Oman for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
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Muscat · Tuesday 3 November
22:55
Local time
- Currency
- OMR
- Working week
- Sunday – Thursday
- Dialling code
- +968
- Region
- GCC
What the rules say in Oman
Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials
From the Oman market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Partly source-checked30% of statements checked against a source7 checked against an official source8 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-1913 held back until checked against an official source10 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
A ministerial list of activities is reserved for Omani nationals and closed to foreign investment.
The list is updated by decision and should be checked for each activity.AI-written, not source-checkedOman's special economic zones and free zones, including Duqm, Sohar and Salalah, are administered by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ).
Incentives vary by zone.AI-written, not source-checkedCapital markets and insurance in Oman are regulated by the Financial Services Authority, which replaced the Capital Market Authority.
The renaming and transfer of functions should be confirmed.AI-written, not source-checkedForeign nationals may own property in Oman within designated integrated tourism complexes.
Other ownership routes are limited; property purchase above set values can support residency.AI-written, not source-checkedGovernment and state-linked procurement in Oman, especially in energy, applies in-country value requirements that favour local goods, services and Omani employment.
Requirements differ by procuring entity and sector.AI-written, not source-checkedCompetition is governed by the Competition Protection and Monopoly Prevention Law (Royal Decree 67/2014), which requires prior approval of economic concentrations that may lead to a dominant position.
Thresholds are listed in gaps.AI-written, not source-checked
Read the full guide: Licensing, incentives and property · Deals, competition and restructuring
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
- 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
- 03Prepare the regulatory work
- 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before government & regulatory affairs work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Cases
What clients bring to Government & Regulatory Affairs
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Oman.
Urgent Our licence application abroad has been stuck for months. Can anyone move it?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhich licences do we need before we can start operating abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we launch our product in this country, or does it need approval first?Healthcare, life sciences & medical regulationOur licence abroad is due for renewal. What do we need to do?Market entry, licensing & government engagementDo our labels and product meet the rules in this country?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsCan we launch a new product in our existing markets abroad?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWe've received a notice from a regulator abroad. What do we do?White-collar investigations & financial crimeWe're bringing a sporting event to a new country. What do we need?Sports, athletes & sporting institutionsWhat do we need to publish our game in other countries?Copyright, media & digital content rightsWe're staging a festival or concert abroad. What do we need?Copyright, media & digital content rights
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