Oman`s Sohar Freezone facilitating investment

27/06/23

Oman`s Sohar Freezone has extended its competitive rates for businesses seeking to obtain a General Trade License (GTL). This initiative will drive growth by encouraging global enterprises to base themselves within the complex and utilise reduced rates for up to three years.

Companies can save up to 50% on regular rates and begin trading immediately by using Sohar`s one stop electronic portal to secure all required permits. Investors can also enjoy 0% personal income tax, 0% import and re-export duties and a corporate tax holiday of up to 25 years, with no minimum capital requirement.

Businesses seeking to establish themselves can also access a complete working solution through Corporate Parks, Sohars commercial office partner, which offers a reduction of between 15 and 40% in office rental rates for up to three years. Meanwhile, the partnership also offers businesses access to meeting room space with high-speed internet and utilities included for one competitive annual fee.

So far Sohar freezone has attracted investment from diverse sectors such as automotive, metals, polymers and chemicals. Such businesses have all benefitted from the exceptional transport links which provide an ideal trade gateway to neighbouring countries and beyond. Sohar Port and Freezone is positioning itself as a key logistics hub based on its strategic location and superior benefits. It is focussed on sustainable development and cutting-edge technology.

Business Start Up Oman offers a network of experts and specialists within the lifecycle of a business. We offer expertise in Market Research and Assessment Oman, Oman Business Case, Oman Business Model Development, Feasibility Study and Business Plan Oman, Organizational and Operational Structuring Oman, Oman Sponsorship and Partnership, Company Formation Oman among others.

Please click on the link to learn more about the opportunities and possibilities in the Sultanate of Oman as well as the initiatives of Business Start Up Oman.

Other News

News 13 - Thumb

Oman’s Sustainable Yiti City infrastructure near completion

Oman’s flagship sustainable development, The Sustainable City – Yiti, is on track to become the region’s first net-zero emissions city by 2040.

With 96% of its infrastructure works completed,...

Read more
News 12 - Thumb

Oman’s economy grows amid reform progress: IMF

Oman’s economy is demonstrating steady growth, supported by significant reforms under Oman Vision 2040, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In its End-of-Mission report following...

Read more
News 11 - BSUO - Thumb

Omans Chamber Commerce signs MOUs to empower SMEs

Omans Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) recently signed three key memoranda of understanding (MOUs) in a strategic move to support the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMES).

The...

Read more
News 10 - Thumb

Oman unveils shore power investment opportunities

Omans Sohar Port and Freezone recently revealed a strategic investment opportunity focused on the development of shore power infrastructure.

The Sohar Port and Freezones ...

Read more
News 9 - Thumb

Oman's Progress on Free Trade Agreement with Singapore

Oman has made significant strides in expanding its trade relationship with Singapore, increasing its exported products from 51 in 2000 to 135 in 2018. This growth underscores Oman’s commitment to becoming...

Read more
News 8 - Thumb

Oman’s SME sector growing with strong government support

Oman’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector is experiencing significant growth with 141,126 registered SMEs at Q2 2024, as reported by the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development....

Read more
News 7 - Thumb

Oman unveils 151 new investment opportunities

Oman`s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MHUP) recently approved 151 new projects, in a bid to enhance economic growth and sectoral development. Announced on the Tatweer platform, these initiatives...

Read more
News 6 - Thumb

Oman Business Platform hits record transactions in H1 2024

Oman`s Business Platform facilitated a record 487,300 commercial transactions for the first half of 2024, figures from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion show.

During the first...

Read more

Page Break