Oman’s Tax Authority opened 2026 with a message aimed at compliance: filing should be simpler, information clearer, and engagement ongoing.
Earlier this week, Muscat held its first media briefing showcasing the importance of indirect taxation to the non-oil economy across the Sultanate.
Nasser Khamis Al-Jashmi, Chairman of the Tax Authority, referenced the importance of taxation to support the budget balance. VAT revenue (2025) reached RO 631M since effect in 2021.
Tax returns (2025) were up 24% YoY in 2024. Al-Jashmi cited tax compliance and awareness for the increase.
Oman is the first GCC country to also tax income – other than indirect taxation – targeting UHNWIs with an 5% levy on earnings over OMR 42, 000 ($109, 200). The tax is yet to come into effect (1 January 2028) and only applies to residents.
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