Trading & Import/Export Setup
Licenses · Customs · LogisticsSet up your trading company in Oman — from formation and licensing to customs registration and logistics partner selection. Oman's strategic port locations make it ideal for regional trade.
Who this is for
- Importers and exporters new to Oman
- Distributors and manufacturers who need a local trading entity
- Businesses considering a free zone near the ports for regional trade
What's included
- Trading Company Formation
- Import/Export License
- Customs Registration
- Port Access & Clearance Setup
- Logistics Partner Selection
- Warehouse & Storage Options
- Product Certification (OSCO)
- Supplier/Buyer Matching
- Trade Finance Guidance
- Free Zone Options (Sohar, Duqm)
Documents usually needed
- The company's commercial registration with the right trading activity, or the documents to obtain it
- Passport copies of the owners and managers
- A list of the products you plan to trade
- Details of your suppliers or buyers
- Product certificates, where your product category requires them
Requirements depend on the products and on the authorities involved. We map what applies to your product before the first shipment.
How it works
Business Setup
Company registration with trading activities in the commercial register.
Licensing
Import/export licenses, customs registration, and product-specific permits.
Infrastructure
Warehouse, logistics partners, and port access arrangement.
Operations
First shipment coordination, customs clearance, and ongoing support.
Common questions
What can I import or export through Oman?
Some goods are restricted or need a permit, and the rules depend on the product category. Tell us what you plan to trade and we check it against the current requirements.
What must be in place before the first shipment?
Trading normally needs the right activity on the commercial registration, an import/export licence and customs registration, plus product-specific permits for some goods. We map which of these apply to you.
Should I use a free zone?
It depends on where your customers are and how you move goods. Free zones have their own rules, which our free zones guide explains.