01 · Operator-led
We're business owners, not just consultants.
Marhaba's founder runs his own businesses in Oman. We know from experience what a new entity actually needs on day 16, not just day 1.
Company Formation · Oman · Muscat
From commercial registration to your first customer.
Marhaba Business Solutions helps foreign and Omani founders set up an LLC or SPC in Oman — and then helps you actually start trading. Bilingual website, SEO foundation, warm introductions, 90-day activation plan. All in one transparent package.
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✓ FCIL 2020 · 100% foreign ownership
✓ Remote setup · 20 working days
✓ EN · AR · NL
The Marhaba difference
Most setup consultants stop at the CR certificate. We don't.
A commercial registration is a document, not a business. The consultancy drops you at the door and the real work — finding customers, building credibility, getting found online — only just begins. Marhaba exists to close that gap.
02 · Transparent
Fixed prices. No surprises. No "contact us" games.
Three packages published on the page — OMR 750, 1,950, 3,950. Government fees included. A detailed scope, a fixed price, a committed timeline. If you ask us "what does it cost", you get a number, not a calendar invite.
03 · Activation built in
CR + website + SEO + intros — one engagement.
Launch and Grow packages include a bilingual website, SEO foundation, and up to 10 warm introductions to potential partners and customers. Because your day-one invoice is more useful than your day-one CR.
What we do
Full-stack services, one accountable partner.
Twelve services covering the complete arc from legal entity to live customers. Most clients pick a package (right section). Individual services are available à la carte for existing Omani companies.
LLC & SPC Formation
End-to-end incorporation through MoCIIP: name reservation, MoA/AoA drafting, commercial registration, tax certificate, OCCI membership.
Read moreFree Zone Setup
Structure and register inside Duqm, Sohar, Salalah or Al Mazunah — tax holidays, duty-free, streamlined customs.
Read moreInvestor & Work Visas
Investor residency, family sponsorship, employee work permits. All visa paths managed by our licensed PRO partners.
Read moreVirtual & Physical Office
Registered business address in Muscat, mail handling, meeting rooms on demand, or private offices when you need them.
Read morePRO Services
Ongoing government liaison: licence renewals, visa amendments, ministry submissions. Your Arabic-speaking inside track.
Read moreBank Account Opening
Oman Arab Bank as preferred partner with a named banker, plus Bank Sohar and Bank Muscat as alternatives. KYC prepared properly the first time.
Read moreTax & VAT Registration
Registration with Oman Tax Authority, VAT setup where applicable, monthly bookkeeping through our accounting partners.
Read moreBilingual Website
Professional EN/AR company website, typically 5–10 pages. Hosting, domain, SSL, analytics — switched on day one.
Read moreSEO & Google Business
Bilingual keyword research, on-page optimisation, Google Business Profile claim & verification, monthly reporting.
Read morePartner Introductions
Warm introductions drawn from our network in Muscat — potential customers, suppliers, co-investors, advisors.
Read more90-Day Activation Plan
A proper commercial launch plan: first customers, marketing channels, CRM setup, pricing sense-checks. Included in Launch & Grow.
Read moreOmanisation & HR
Advisory on Omanisation ratios, employment contracts, social insurance registration, and building a compliant local team.
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Transparent packages
Three paths. Fixed prices. No surprises.
Most Oman setup consultancies make you book a call to find out the price. We publish ours. Every package includes government fees; nothing below is an add-on in disguise.
Marhaba Start
For solo founders, holding structures, remote operators who want a clean Omani entity without the office.
OMR750
One-off · 20 working days · All government fees included
- Commercial Registration (3 years)
- Investment licence + tax certificate
- OCCI Chamber of Commerce membership
- MoA / AoA drafting & notarisation
- Corporate bank account introduction
- Virtual office address
- Investor visa
- Website & SEO
MOST POPULAR
Marhaba Launch
For SMEs entering Oman with intent to trade locally — our recommended path for most founders.
OMR1,950
One-off · 30 working days · All government fees included
- Everything in Start
- Virtual office (12 months, Muscat)
- Corporate bank account introduction
- Investor visa (1 year)
- Bilingual website (EN + AR, 5 pages)
- SEO foundation pack
- 90-day commercial activation plan
- Up to 3 warm partner introductions
- Sales & marketing playbook
Marhaba Grow
For funded ventures, expanding GCC players and sector specialists who want a full-stack growth partner.
OMR3,950
30 days formation + 60–90 days activation · All government fees included
- Everything in Launch
- Bilingual website — 10 pages
- Premium SEO + 3-month retainer
- 6-month PRO services retainer
- Up to 10 warm partner introductions
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom marketing playbook
- Priority onboarding, Slack channel
Why trust us
We don't just advise businesses. We run them.
Marhaba Business Solutions is led by a Belgian founder based in Muscat, with more than thirty years of operational experience in shipbuilding, pharma, automotive and water utilities, across Sweden, Brazil, Belgium and Oman. Every recommendation we give a client, we've either already tested ourselves or we won't give it.
No borrowed testimonials. No stock-photo faces. Just the work we're actually doing, alongside the clients we're actually helping.
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Company formation
SPCs and LLCs for investors from Asia, Europe, Africa and the Gulf.
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Free zones
Company setup and space in Oman's free zones, including Sohar.
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Visas and renewals
Investor and work visas, and permit renewals for existing clients.
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Share transfers and closures
Share transfers in existing companies, and closures after a debt check.
How it works
Five steps. Clear gate at each one.
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1Day 1
Discovery call
30 minutes, free. We understand your activity, sector and goals, and recommend an entity structure.
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2Day 2–3
Fixed quote
Scope, price, committed timeline — in writing within 24 hours of the discovery call.
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3Day 5–10
Filings & licensing
Name reservation, MoA/AoA drafting, MoCIIP submission, investment licence, OCCI, tax cert.
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4Day 10–20
Bank & visa
Corporate bank account opened. Investor visa filed (included in Launch/Grow). CR certificate in hand.
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5Day 20–110
Activation
Website live, SEO foundation published, first warm introductions, 90-day plan in motion.
Frequently asked
Clear answers, no sales spin.
The most honest answers we can give to the questions foreign founders actually ask us. If yours isn't here, just ask.
How long does it take to register a company in Oman?
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.
Can foreigners own 100% of a company in Oman?
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.
How much does it cost to set up an LLC or SPC in Oman?
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".
Do I need to travel to Oman to register my company?
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.
What is the difference between an LLC and an SPC in Oman?
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.
What tax rate will my company pay in Oman?
Oman's standard corporate income tax rate is 15%. Small companies pay 3% if they meet all three conditions: share capital of no more than OMR 60,000, gross income of no more than OMR 150,000 a year, and an average of no more than 25 employees. VAT is 5% on domestic sales; exports are zero-rated. There is no personal income tax until 2028; from 1 January 2028, individuals pay 5% on the part of their income above OMR 42,000 a year. New free-zone companies can receive a 10-year corporate tax exemption, renewable twice, except in some excluded sectors. Marhaba handles tax registration with the Oman Tax Authority as part of every package.
Does Marhaba handle the investor visa as well?
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).
What happens after my company is registered? Do I get any ongoing support?
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.
Do you work with free zones like Duqm, Sohar or Salalah?
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.
What documents do I need to start the process?
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.
Let's talk
Thirty minutes to find out if Oman is right for you.
No obligation, no pitch. We'll understand your activity, tell you honestly whether Oman makes sense, and — if it does — send you a fixed quote within 24 hours.