Key Points
- Oman will require all foreign-owned companies to employ at least one Omani national within one year of operation as of April 1, 2024
Overview
The government of Oman will require all foreign-owned companies to employ at least one Omani national within one year of operation as of April 1, 2024.
Employers must also register this employee with the Social Protection Fund. Companies failing to hire an Omani within the deadline will have a 30-day grace period, which can be extended once. Penalties may include restrictions on certain transactions on the Oman Business Platform.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check Oman’s government website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Cabinet of Ministries, Oman
