In a land that is renowned for its hospitality to
all visitors, it goes without saying that investors in Oman receive a warm welcome
indeed. "Investor-friendly," is a term that easily comes to mind while describing
the Sultanate's policy towards foreign investment. Here are just some of the compelling
reasons why investing in Oman today makes great business sense.
Up
to 100% foreign ownership
Provision of soft loans with low
interest rates and easy pay back period
Exemption
from customs duty on imports of plant and equipment
Relief
from customs duty on raw materials for up to 10 years
No
personal income tax
Corporate tax holiday for up to 10 years
Full repatriation of capital, net profit and royalties
Export
credit insurance through the Export Guarantee and Financing Agency
Political
and economic stability
Stable currency
Membership
of WTO
Fully serviced industrial estates
Industrial
estates in different regions of the Sultanate