Import and Export License in Oman: CR Activity, Bayan Registration and Permits

There is no single government licence that covers every import and export activity in Oman. A trading company normally needs the appropriate commercial registration activity, registration with Oman Customs through Bayan, and any permit or approval required for the specific goods being imported or exported.

The phrase “customs code” is commonly used in business discussions, but the official sources reviewed do not publish a universal standalone customs-code licence with one fixed fee and processing time. The official process focuses on company registration in Bayan, user permissions, commodity requirements and customs declarations.

At a glance

The setup process has several distinct regulatory layers. Treating them as one licence is the fastest way to miss a required approval.

• Official records show activity code 461003 for Activities of export and import offices.
• The company must be registered with Oman Customs in Bayan before it can operate through the customs system.
• Bayan company registration must be initiated by a person whose company role can be verified in the Ministry of Commerce records.
• The published Bayan user-registration fee is OMR 10 per individual user.
• The published customs declaration fee for a company-owned shipment is OMR 15.
• Restricted or regulated goods can require separate permits even after the company and customs account are active.

What does an import and export licence in Oman actually involve?

For most businesses, the legal setup is a combination of commercial registration, customs registration and product-specific permissions. These are separate steps handled through different government services.

Company formation starts through the Oman Business Platform under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion. An official commercial record reviewed for this research shows code 461003 for Activities of export and import offices.

That activity does not remove the need to check the goods themselves. Oman Customs provides an import and export requirements search that identifies permits, restrictions and approvals linked to particular products.

This distinction matters before a purchase order is placed. A company may be properly registered as a trading business and still be unable to clear a particular shipment until the relevant sector regulator has approved the goods.

Who should use this setup route?

This route is intended for businesses that plan to import or export commercially through an Omani entity. The exact requirements depend on the legal structure, the goods, and whether the company is established in mainland Oman or another regulated zone.