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Labor Laws in Oman

  • Annual Leave: 30 days
  • Maternity Leave: 50 days
  • Public Holidays: 11
  • Workweek: 8
  • Overtime: 40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Oman

There is currently no personal income tax (PIT) law enacted in Oman.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Oman

The standard VAT rate is 5%.

Social Security in Oman

  • A 17.5% social security contribution applies to employees who are Omani nationals, but not to expatriate employees.
  • The employee contributes 7% of the salary, and the employer pays the balance of 10.5%. The employer is also required to contribute to insurance for work-related injuries in the amount of 1% of the salary of the employee.
  • This brings the total monthly social security and insurance contributions to be made by the employer to 11.5%.

Work Visas in Oman

Here are the main work visas available in Oman:

Employment Visa

  • Eligibility: This visa is for expatriates with a confirmed job offer from an Omani employer. The employer must obtain the visa on behalf of the employee. The employee must be between 21 and 60 years old.
  • Duration: Typically granted for two years, and it can be renewed.
  • Family: Holders of an Employment Visa can sponsor family members for a dependent visa.

Temporary Work Visa

  • Eligibility: For expatriates coming to Oman for a temporary work assignment. The employer must provide a valid job contract that specifies the duration of the temporary work.
  • Duration: Valid for a specific period as stated in the employment contract, typically shorter than a regular Employment Visa.
  • Family: Generally, this visa does not allow the holder to sponsor family members.

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