Company Registration in Sohar Port and Free Zone (SPFZ), Oman

Sohar Free Zone is a dynamic hub for business and investment strategically located in the Sultanate of Oman. Situated next to Sohar Port, one of the most significant deep-sea ports in the region, SPFZ provides seamless connectivity to major global markets. The proximity to Sohar International Airport further enhances the zone’s accessibility, making it an ideal logistics and distribution hub. This strategic location ensures that your products can be transported swiftly and efficiently, minimizing transit times and costs.

Benefits of Sohar Free Zone of Oman

• 100% foreign company ownership;
• 0% personal income tax;
• 0% import or re-export duties;
• No minimum share capital investment requirement;
• Corporate tax holiday of up to 25 years;
• A company can be registered remotely;
• Free Trade Agreements with the USA, Singapore, and European Free Trade Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland);
• 50% discount for SMEs (Riyada card holders);
• 6 km highway connection with SOHAR Port;
• Direct highways to the UAE and Muscat;
• Road connection to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Company Types Available for Registration in SPFZ

• Free Zone Company (FZC);
• Free Zone Establishment (FZE).

 Types of Licenses in SPFZ

• General Trading License;
• Trading License;
• Industrial License;
• Light Manufacturing License;
• Service Provider License.

SPFZ Key Industrial Clusters

• Logistics;
• Metals;
• Petrochemicals;
• Food.

SPFZ Company Registration Process

1. Application Form;
2. Environmental approvals;
3. Obtaining permits and approvals;
4. Premises lease;
5. Applications for utilities (electricity, water, and telecommunications);
6. Oman Visas;
7. Tax exemption certificates;
8. Registration in the customs system;
9. Commercial registration certificate;
10. Affiliation certificate to Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI);
11. PO Box number.

Document Requirements

• Individual shareholder:
  – Application form completed and signed by the shareholders;
  – Passport copy of the shareholders/manager;
  – Business plan.
• Corporate Shareholder:
  – Commercial registration of the company (attested)*;
  – Board resolution to form the free zone company, signed by shareholders;
  – Articles of Association for the shareholding company (attested)*;
  – Business plan;
  – Passport copy of the shareholders/manager;
  – Company profile.

* The above documents have to be attested by the Omani Embassy in the origin country and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the origin country or Apostille Stamp.
Choosing Sohar Free Zone means positioning your business at the heart of a thriving, globally connected economic hub. Strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and supportive regulatory environment make SPFZ an ideal choice for businesses looking to expand and prosper.