VAT registration application guides are released by the Oman Tax Authorities

The Oman Tax Authority has released of VAT registration application guide to assist businesses and individuals . It includes step by step guide for VAT registration. Only the persons who have a Commercial Registration number (CRN) can register  through the online portal. Others who have no CRN must fill the form available on the Tax Authority’s website and send it via email. The form must be sent in excel format. Details of actual or expected annual supplies, details of actual or expected annual expenses , copy of identification of principal officer and proof of conducting activity in Special Zone or customs suspension situations shall also be attached while sending the form through email in case when the resident has no a Commercial Registration number (CRN).

However, in case where the person has no place of residence in the Sultanate, a copy of company registration in the country of residence is required to be attached in addition to a copy of identification of principal officer and proof of conducting activity in Special Zone or customs suspension situations.