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Whether you are an international or domestic business active in Oman and the wider Middle East, you can rely on our advice on complex and multi-jurisdictional contractual arrangements and our knowledge of the commercial issues facing the sectors in which you operate. When entering Oman, it is extremely important to understand how to set up, and operate, a business in accordance with local regulations and customs.

We have particular experience advising international companies entering the Omani market and continue to assist them as they grow their businesses in the region and beyond.

CMS stands out for its global reach and sector focus. The ‘can do, will do’ team has ‘a great understanding of the legal position, the deal, the commercial reality and the regulatory framework.
Legal 500 2015

With over 350 commercial and regulatory lawyers across 34 countries, our multi-disciplinary teams are trained to understand the cultural and business factors impacting your commercial arrangements. We organise our teams around sectors and industries relevant to you, including financial services, manufacturing, automotive, consumer products, energy, hotels and leisure, infrastructure and projects, lifesciences, supply and logistics, real estate and construction, technology, telecoms, media and sports. We can guide you towards the best business outcome, whether you require advice on commercial contracts, supply services, e-commerce, IT or telecoms agreements, data protection, design and manufacturing, advertising, sponsorship and marketing, consumer sales, software licensing, outsourcing, or sales, agency, distribution and franchise agreements.

Highlights of our experience in Commercial in Oman
Ametek on the drafting and negotiations of an agency agreement for the appointment of an agent for the distribution of products throughout Oman. BP in relation to the consideration of an in-house change...

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Corporate Tax Thought Leadership Series: Anti-Abuse Rules for Small Business...
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The legal framework for sustainable family businesses in the Kingdom
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UAE Corporate Tax: Small Business Relief Criteria
BackgroundThe UAE issued its landmark Corporate Tax Law in December 2022 (Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses). The Corporate Tax Law applies with effect...
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New EU sanctions against Russia
On 25 February 2023, one year after Russia started its invasion of Ukraine, the EU adopted its tenth sanctions package against Russia. Together with the existing sanctions the European Commission considers...
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