Countdown to November 1: How the 3rd Phase of Digital Stamps Will Impact Your Business in Oman
The Oman Tax Authority has announced that all products subject to the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) system must bear the approved tax stamps by November 1, 2025. After this date, the sale or distribution of any unstamped products within the Sultanate of Oman will be strictly prohibited.
This initiative forms part of Phase Three of the DTS System, which targets excise goods including soft drinks, energy drinks, and specific excise beverages (excluding sweetened varieties). The Tax Authority urges all importers, manufacturers, and retailers to comply with this regulation and take necessary actions to ensure readiness by the deadline. No exceptions or extensions will be permitted beyond this date.
The introduction of tax stamps is designed to reduce the circulation of counterfeit and adulterated goods within the local market and to combat smuggling and tax evasion related to excise items.
Additionally, the tax stamps system for tobacco products is a regulatory program aimed at aligning the Omani tobacco industry with international standards for import and trade. A Digital Tax Stamp system will allow custom digital tags to be attached to cigarette packs, facilitating better monitoring and tracking from production to consumer.
These tags will assist in enforcing regulations intended to mitigate the illicit tobacco trade. The distinctive marking system mandates that manufacturers incorporate high-security symbols and seals on all packs of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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The Oman Tax Authority’s implementation of the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) System by November 1, 2025, presents a dual opportunity and risk landscape for businesses in Oman. While it aims to curb counterfeit goods and tax evasion, companies must act swiftly to comply, ensuring their products are stamped or face severe sales restrictions. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should focus on regulatory compliance as a competitive edge, exploring innovations in tracking and branding to enhance consumer trust in a rapidly evolving market.
