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VAT in Oman

  • Standard rate: 5% since 16 April 2021.
  • Mandatory registration above OMR 38,500 a year.
  • Basic foods, medicines and some services are zero-rated.

Worked example

OMR 100 before VATVAT 5%: OMR 5.000 · Total: OMR 105.000Going back: OMR 105.000 ÷ 1.05 = OMR 100.000 before VAT

Questions people ask

What is the VAT rate in Oman?

5%, managed by the Oman Tax Authority.

How do I take VAT out of an Oman price?

Divide the total by 1.05.

What is the registration threshold?

OMR 38,500 a year.

GCC VAT rates

CountryVAT rateSinceRegistration threshold
Saudi Arabia15%1 July 2020SAR 375,000
UAE5%1 January 2018AED 375,000
QatarNo VATNot introduced–
KuwaitNo VATNot introduced–
Bahrain10%1 January 2022BHD 37,500
Oman5%16 April 2021OMR 38,500

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