Oman: where opportunity meets stability.
Business made easy. Growth made possible. Success made sustainable.
Oman offers unmatched stability, strategic market access, and untapped potential across high-growth sectors. With full foreign ownership, investor-friendly zones, and a bold Vision 2040, Oman is ready for your next venture.
OmanBusinessHub helps companies from The Netherlands and other European countries to invest and set up their business in Oman. We provide services from feasibility study to total access access to the Oman market, so you can concentrate on your core: doing business.
WHY OMAN.
The Smartest Investment Destination in the Gulf.
Quietly Powerful. Boldly Strategic.
Geostrategic Location
Outside the Strait of Hormuz, Oman connects East Africa, South Asia, and the GCC.
- Access to 50+ million consumers in GCC
- Trade routes to India, Africa, and Europe via world-class ports (Sohar, Duqm, Salalah)
Cost-Efficient Market Entry
- Lower real estate, talent, and setup costs compared to Dubai or Doha.
- Ideal for SMEs and mid-size European companies scaling regionally.
100% Foreign Ownership
- No local partner needed.
- Control your business, repatriate your profits.
Political Stability &
Neutral Diplomacy
A peaceful, low-risk environment in a complex region.
- Strong rule of law
- No regional rivalries
- Ideal for long-term investment
Attractive Free Zones &
Tax Incentives
Zero import/export duties. 15% corporate tax (with exemptions).
- Sohar Freezone (Port of Rotterdam JV)
- Duqm SEZ: Oman’s industrial powerhouse
- Salalah Freezone: gateway to East Africa
Access to US & GCC Markets
- Unique FTA with the United States
- GCC Customs Union (duty-free intra-GCC trade)
Green Energy Pioneer
Leading the Gulf in solar, wind, and green hydrogen potential.
- EU-aligned energy policies
- Signed agreements with Dutch and German partners
WHERE OMAN STANDS OUT
METRIC | OMAN | UAE | SAUDI ARABIA |
---|---|---|---|
Foreign Ownership | 100% in most sectors | 100% (only in free zones) | 100% in some sectors |
Trade Access | GCC + USA FTA | GCC | GCC |
Political Neutrality | Always | Mixed Alliances | Regional Tensions |
Cost of Operations | Competitive | High | Medium |
Ease of Entry | One Stop Investor Hub | Advanced (complex setup) | Improving |
Green Hydorgen Strategy | Top Tier & EU aligned | Early Stage | Centralized |
A BRIEF BUSINESS JOURNEY
From Frankincense to Future Energy: Oman’s Economic Evolution
For centuries, Oman was known as a
nation of traders
— its ports buzzed with ships carrying frankincense, copper, and dates across the Indian Ocean, making it
one of the
oldest maritime economies in the region. In the
1960s, the discovery of oil
transformed Oman’s economy, laying the foundation for modern infrastructure and public services while maintaining its
deeply rooted culture of hospitality and stability.
Fast-forward to 2016: Oman launched
Vision 2040, an ambitious national roadmap to move beyond oil by investing in logistics, manufacturing, tourism, and clean energy. The
COVID-19 pandemic
and
oil price shocks of 2020
became a catalyst, not a setback — Oman accelerated reforms, introduced VAT, cut public debt by over 30%, and opened its economy to
100% foreign ownership.
By 2024, global manufacturers had set up in Sohar and Duqm, while Oman emerged as a first-mover in green hydrogen, partnering with European companies on renewable mega-projects.
Today, Oman is a confident, forward-facing economy — fiscally sound, politically stable, and wide open for international business.

KEY SECTORS TO WATCH
YOUR PARTNER IN(TO) OMAN
We Don’t Just Attract Investors. We Support Builders.
We believe investment is a journey — not a transaction. From day one, you’ll have a dedicated team helping you navigate:
- Site selection, legal setup, and licensing
- Access to tax and customs incentives
- Connections with Omani partners & authorities
- Sector briefings, site visits, and local talent onboarding
- Post-establishment services to scale your growth
Let’s open the door to your Gulf expansion — together >>
ABOUT US
OMANBUSINESSHUB

Oman Business Hub is your strategic partner for growth in the GCC. Founded and led by Robin Piroli, an experienced advisor and leadership trainer from the Netherlands with deep roots in Oman’s public and private sectors, we - together with our Oman partners - provide international investors with trusted guidance and local access.
With years of hands-on work alongside Omani businesses, ministries, and economic authorities, we know the landscape — and how to navigate it.
We’re more than a connector — we’re your soft landing into one of the region’s most stable and forward-focused economies. Whether you’re scaling green energy, building logistics infrastructure, or opening a regional hub, Oman Business Hub ensures you hit the ground running.
Backed by close ties to Oman’s Vision 2040 priorities and freezone ecosystems, we give you the clarity and support to focus on what truly matters: growing your business, sustainably and securely.