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Employer of Record — Sultanate of Oman
Employer of Record
in Oman
Deploy workforce across Oman through our fully licensed, in-country entity. No setup. Full compliance from day one.
Overview
Country Snapshot
Population
~5.30 million
Capital
Muscat
Currency
OMR
Language
Arabic (English widely used)
Expatriates: ~43%
Omani Nationals: ~56.7%
The Sultanate of Oman is located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The capital, Muscat, is the main administrative and commercial center, and Oman has a mixed topography — mountains, desert, coastal plain — influencing population distribution, economy, and labor patterns across governorates including Batinah, Dhofar, and Al Sharqiyah.
Hiring & Compliance
Direct Employment. Full In-Country Control.
MasdarEOR is a fully licensed, in-country Employer of Record (EOR) provider in Oman. We manage all employment obligations on behalf of clients — ensuring full compliance with local labor and immigration laws.
A valid Oman trade license is required to directly sponsor employees
Expatriates must be sponsored under a registered Omani entity
Non-compliance with sponsorship and labor laws may result in fines, bans, or deportation
Licensed in
Oman — Ministry of Labour
Why Use an EOR in Oman?
Companies without a legal entity in Oman
Businesses facing limitations with visa quota availability
Organizations that prefer to outsource local hiring, payroll, and compliance management
Companies seeking to meet Omanization obligations without direct headcount
MasdarEOR can legally employ both expatriates and Omani nationals on our license, giving clients immediate access to workforce deployment without establishing a local entity.
Omanization Support
Omanization Quotas & Support
The Sultanate of Oman mandates private sector companies to hire a minimum number of Omani nationals under the national Omanization policy.
Quota requirements vary by license type, sector, and employee headcount
Penalties apply to non-compliance, especially for entities with 50+ staff
01
Employing eligible Omani candidates on our EOR platform
02
Full Ministry of Labour registration and SPF pension compliance
03
Local talent sourcing and quota tracking support
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Employment Contracts
Contract Structure
| Language | English & Arabic (dual language) |
| Currency | OMR |
| Contract Type | Fixed-term only (≤ 5 years, renewable) |
| Must Define | Job title, start date, salary & allowances, probation period, and termination terms |
Job titles are subject to availability in Oman systems and tied to academic qualifications and Omanization policies. Not all titles are available and changes can occur without prior notice.
Working Hours & Public Holidays
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
8 hrs/day · 48 hrs/week
Sunday to Thursday
Ramadan
2-hour daily reduction
For Muslim employees
Regular Overtime
125% hourly wage
25% extra during regular days
Night/Weekend/Holiday
150-200% rates
50% night, 100% weekend/holiday
Paid Public Holidays Include:
New Year's Day
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Adha
Islamic New Year
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
National Day
Leave Entitlements
Time Off Benefits
| Leave Type | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 30 calendar days (after 1 year), pro-rated in first year |
| Sick Leave | First 1-21 days: full pay, Next 22-35 days: 75% pay, Next 36-70 days: 50% pay, Next 71-182 days: 35% pay |
| Maternity Leave | 98 days paid (including up to 14 days pre-birth) |
| Parental Leave | 7 days paid. |
| Hajj Leave | 15 days paid Hajj leave, for Muslim employees with one year of service. |
Probation & Termination
Employment Lifecycle
Probation Period
3 months
As stated in contract
Probation Notice
7 days notice
Required from either party
Post-Probation Notice & End of Service (EOS) Gratuity: Notice periods and EOS calculations apply as per Oman labor law based on contract terms and length of service.
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Payroll Compliance
Wage & Salary Regulations
| Salary Payment | OMR only |
| WPS | Mandatory for all salaries |
| Payslips | Issued monthly |
| Pay Cycle | Monthly salary cycle |
| Income Tax | No income tax in Oman |
| Repatriation | Not mandated by law; depends on contract |
Health Insurance
Medical Coverage
Health insurance is not mandatory under Oman law. However, many employers choose to provide health coverage as part of their benefits package to attract and retain talent. MasdarEOR can assist with health insurance arrangements for employees as needed.
Why Choose MasdarEOR for Oman?
We are not a reseller or aggregator. MasdarEOR delivers direct, on-ground service with full compliance. Ministry of Labour-licensed entity with authority to sponsor expatriate and national workers across Omani jurisdictions.
In-house visa, PRO, HR, legal and payroll infrastructure
End-to-end onboarding, documentation, payroll, and offboarding
Omanization quota solutions via direct EOR employment
No hidden third-party costs — all services managed directly