Mandatory Employment of Omani Nationals in 100% Foreign-Owned Companies from April 2025

Starting April 1, 2025, all foreign-owned companies (100%) operating in Oman will be required to employ at least one Omani national within the first year of their commercial activity.

This regulation is part of the broader Omanization policy, aimed at expanding job opportunities for Omani citizens and reducing dependency on foreign labor.

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Table 1: Key Requirements of the Mandatory Employment Law

Requirement	Details	Effective Date
Hiring Omani Employee	At least one Omani national in companies with 100% foreign ownership	Within one year of starting operations
Registration with Social Protection Fund	Official registration of the Omani employee with the insurance entity	Upon hiring
Deadline	Final deadline for full compliance with the law	April 2025

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Enforcement and Oversight

The law will block administrative transactions for non-compliant companies via the Invest Easy platform. Infringements may result in the suspension of the commercial registration.

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Table 2: Penalties for Non-Compliance

Penalty Type	Description	Responsible Authority
Transaction Restriction	Prohibition of performing transactions (procedures and requests) on the Oman Business Platform	MoCIIP
Commercial Registration Suspension	Temporary blocking of the company’s legal activity	MoCIIP
Monitoring Flag	Monitoring the company via digital alerts	MoCIIP and Ministry of Labour

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Conclusion: This law forms a key part of Oman’s strategy to strengthen the national workforce. Foreign companies should view this regulation as an opportunity to engage with local talent and contribute to Oman’s long-term economic development.