Oman personal income tax from 2028
Who will pay, the rate and what expats should know.
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In short
Oman will introduce a 5% personal income tax from 2028 on income above OMR 42,000 a year, the first in the GCC. Most expats earn below this threshold and will not be affected.
- Start
- 2028
- Rate
- 5%
- Threshold
- OMR 42,000/yr
- VAT
- 5%
Step by step
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Include all income.
Documents checklist
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Follow Tax Authority updates
Don’t
- Don’t assume GCC is always tax-free
Cost estimator
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Watch out
- Details are subject to final regulations.
Common questions
Will other GCC countries follow?
No announcements yet.
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Background and more detail
Oman will introduce a 5% personal income tax from 2028 on income above OMR 42,000 a year, the first in the GCC. Most expats earn below this threshold and will not be affected.
Key facts
- Start: 2028
- Rate: 5%
- Threshold: OMR 42,000/yr
- VAT: 5%
Steps
- Check expected income – Include all income.
- Wait for rules – Tax Authority will publish.
- Plan with HR
Watch out
- Details are subject to final regulations.
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