WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey helps UAE residents and international founders register a Limited Liability Company or SPC in Oman through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Easy). As we tell every client, the tax position in Oman is clear: 15% corporate tax with a 3% rate for qualifying small businesses, 5% VAT. As we tell every client, korean firms built landmark UAE projects, and K-beauty and K-food brands are expanding rapidly through Dubai, which gives South Korean entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Oman licence is issued. The most common businesses South Koreans open through GoldenKey are in construction, electronics, beauty and cosmetics and energy, although Oman supports almost any activity.
Why Oman
On the ground, reasons founders choose Oman include stable, low-cost gcc jurisdiction, land border and short flight from the uae, free zones at sohar, salalah and duqm and growing logistics and tourism sectors. In our experience, requirements for an Oman company are 100% foreign ownership allowed in most sectors, one shareholder and one manager and registered address and Chamber of Commerce membership. GoldenKey has prepared Oman files for South Korean clients in construction, electronics, beauty and cosmetics and energy, which means we know which South Korea documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Oman works with GoldenKey
Step 1Structure and name check
From day one, we confirm the activity, shareholders and name availability with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Easy). Your portal shows the status of this step for an Oman company for South Koreans in real time.
Step 2KYC and documents
In short, you provide passports, address proof and the information the Oman registrar requires; GoldenKey prepares the forms.
Step 3Incorporation
Our Oman partner files the incorporation and the registrar issues the certificate, typically within 1 to 3 weeks. For an Oman company for South Koreans, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Banking and compliance
GoldenKey arranges bank introductions in Oman and diarises the annual compliance filings.
Documents required
Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of an Oman company for South Koreans.
- Proof of address
- A passport released by South Korea with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the South Korea authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Bank reference
- Business description
- A police clearance certificate from South Korea if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
The figures below for an Oman company for South Koreans are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. As we tell every client, all prices for an Oman company for South Koreans are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
| 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for an Oman company for South Koreans. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so an Oman company for South Koreans no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with an Oman company for South Koreans, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for an Oman company for South Koreans list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. Day to day, after your Oman licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss an Oman company for South Koreans.
Frequently asked questions
How does Oman compare with a UAE free zone?
For most clients, each serves different markets. GoldenKey usually recommends the UAE as the operating base and Oman where you have customers, suppliers or treaty benefits there.
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.
How long does the process take for South Korean applicants?
As we tell every client, processing for South Koreans follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from South Korea that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Can a South Korean citizen own 100% of a company in Oman?
Yes. South Koreans can own the full share capital of a Oman company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
