WhatsApp quoteIn practice, many of our clients add an Oman entity to their UAE structure because Oman is a natural second GCC base for UAE companies serving the Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean. GoldenKey helps UAE residents and international company owners register a Limited Liability Company or SPC in Oman through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Easy). IT & Software in Oman means software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services, and it is licensed as a professional activity. To be clear, external approvals for it & software are: none beyond the licence; data-hosting activities may need TDRA notification.
Why Oman
GoldenKey works with licensed corporate service providers in Oman and remains your single point of contact throughout. In practice, documents for Oman are collected and attested in the UAE where required, so you do not need to travel for incorporation. Importantly, oman is a sensible home for it & software because software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How Oman works with GoldenKey
Step 1Structure and name check
We confirm the activity, shareholders and name availability with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Easy). This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to it & software in Oman.
Step 2KYC and documents
You provide passports, address proof and the information the Oman registrar requires; GoldenKey prepares the forms.
Step 3Incorporation
In short, our Oman partner files the incorporation and the registrar issues the certificate, normally within 1 to 3 weeks. We keep a written record of this step so your file for it & software in Oman is audit-ready.
Step 4Banking and compliance
We introduce banks that accept Oman companies and set up the annual filing calendar.
Documents required
For it & software in Oman the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Business description
- Passport copies
- Portfolio or company profile
- Proof of address
- Bank reference
Pricing
The figures below for it & software in Oman are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for it & software in Oman depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Official fees (approx.) | AED 3,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 13,000 |
Fees in AED; official Oman fees in OMR
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
From day one, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so it & software in Oman no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from it & software in Oman can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with it & software in Oman, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for it & software in Oman list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. In short, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for it & software in Oman happen the same day they are ready.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for it & software in Oman in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the annual obligations for a Oman company?
Annual returns, accounts and tax filings vary by jurisdiction; GoldenKey provides a compliance calendar and local accounting support.
Can my UAE company own the Oman company?
Yes. A UAE free zone or mainland company can be the shareholder, which is a common structure for groups operating in both markets.
Do I need to travel to Oman to incorporate?
In most cases no. Incorporation is handled by our local partner under a power of attorney. Some banks in Oman require a video or in-person meeting.
Is it & software allowed in Oman?
IT & Software can be carried out through a Limited Liability Company or SPC in Oman, subject to any sector licensing there. {brand} confirms the activity classification with our Oman partner before incorporation.
Which licence type covers it & software?
On the ground, iT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
