100% foreign company ownership is permitted in the Salalah Free Zone.

Fees for licenses may vary depending on the industrial activity or type of license chosen.

The Salalah Free Zone's location offers direct access to raw material exporters.

Salalah is cost-competitive in terms of labor, utilities, and infrastructure, leading to competitive conversion costs for manufacturers.

The Free Zone provides a regulatory environment with international standards, including, IP protection, Tax exemptions, Freedom of capital repatriation

Salalah Free Zone tenants benefit from access to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), particularly the US-Oman FTA, offering duty exemptions.

The location is strategically positioned for the East Africa/GCC/Subcontinent market, a large potential customer base.

Investor Operation Licenses (2, 5, or 10 years) are available with one-time fees ranging from OMR 200 to OMR 500.

Salalah Free Zone Investor Operation Licenses (2, 5, or 10 years) include up to two investor visas, but additional fees are required (OMR 276.75 total).

To register as an individual shareholder in the Salalah Free Zone, submit passport copies, a color photo, three proposed company names, completed application forms, and your full contact information.

No customs duties on goods brought into the Freezone. All customs processes are described in a dedicated set of Customs procedures.

No customs duties for individuals coming in and working in the Freezone.

Each working company has a guaranteed 10-year exemption of corporate tax (normally 12% in Oman). This exemption can be extended up to the duration of the lease contract if certain targets in Omanization are reached, which can be for up to 25 years.