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What is the company registry in Oman?
Ministry of Commerce and Industry – Invest Easy
P.O.Box: 2955 | P.C: 112 | Muscat (Head Office) + regional offices in Dhofar, Sohar, Al Buraimi, Sur, Al Rustaq, Nizwa, Ibra, Ibri, Mosandam
About Oman
The Oman Companies Registry is located in Muscat.
Oman officially the Sultanate of Oman is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia and the Middle East. The main language of Oman is Arabic which is spoken by 97% of the population with other languages such as English and Baluchi spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Omani rial (OMR). The population of Oman is over 5.50 million.
Oman Economy
The Real GDP in Oman is in the region of $193.445 billion with a GDP per capita of $38,300. Oman economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Oman are crude petroleum, natural gas, refined petroleum, fertilizers, semi-finished iron.
Main Trading Partners of Oman
The leading export and import partners for Oman are:
Exports: China 40%, India 11%, South Korea 6%, UAE 4%, US 4%
Imports: UAE 27%, Saudi Arabia 11%, India 10%, China 9%, Qatar 5%
Oman Certificate of Incorporation
The Oman Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Oman Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Oman company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Oman register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Oman customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Oman Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Oman the relevant laws are:
Companies Act of 1974
What information is free to view at Oman Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Oman the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Oman Arabic Company Name
Oman English Company Name
Oman Company Status
Oman Legal Type
Oman Commercial Registration Number
Oman Registration Date
Oman Type of Business / Activity
Do you need to register / sign up at the Oman Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Oman register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Oman
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Oman.
Types of Companies in Oman
Businesses in Oman can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
SAOG (Société Anonyme Omanaise Générale) Public Joint Stock Company
SAOC (Société Anonyme Omanaise Close) Closed Joint Stock Company
Other Oman Company Registry Services
Oman Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Oman Intellectual Property Services
Oman Official Gazette
Can you order a Oman Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Oman agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Oman accepts the Apostille Certificate for Oman Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Oman signed up to the Hague Convention on 30th January 2012.
What is the language(s) of the Oman Company Registry?
The Oman Company Register is in Arabic and English languages.
Oman Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Oman has 52 embassies abroad, as well as 34 consulates and six other representations.
Muscat, the capital of Oman, hosts 56 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 25 consulates and one other representation located in Oman.
Oman Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Oman. Our local partner is based in Muscat which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Oman including Salalah, Sur, Rustaq and Seeb. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Oman Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Oman from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Oman Moody's rating: Ba3 (first obtained in 2020)
Oman Standard & Poors rating: B+ (first obtained in 2020)
Oman Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Oman Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Oman.
Oman Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Oman. Our specialist Oman skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Oman Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Oman Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Oman. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Oman Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Oman?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Oman?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Oman?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.