Hiring in Oman

If you want to hire remote workers in Oman, ensure compliance with local wage laws, Omanisation quotas, and statutory social insurance. Explore salary standards, employment benefits, payroll taxes, employer contributions, and legal requirements.

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Employment Contract

Employment contracts in Oman must be in writing and must comply with the Labour Law. Contracts may be full-time, part-time, fixed-term, or indefinite. All contracts must include:

Working hours
Compensation and payment terms
Annual leave entitlements
Notice periods
Termination rules
End-of-service benefit conditions
Mandatory social security participation for Omani nationals

Notice Periods:
Typically 30 days for both employer and employee.

Termination of Employment:
Employment may be terminated due to:

Contract expiry
Redundancy
Mutual agreement
Misconduct
Poor performance
Any legally recognised grounds

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Note: Employers must adhere to Omanisation rules when hiring local vs expatriate workers.

Employee Benefits

Oman requires employers to provide statutory benefits, including:

Mandatory Benefits:

Paid annual leave (30 days)
Paid public holidays
Sick leave (up to 182 days with conditions)
Maternity leave (50 days)
Social security contributions (Omani nationals)
End-of-service gratuity (expatriates)

Leave Policies:

Annual Leave: 30 days after 6 months of service.
Sick Leave: Up to 182 days with varying pay levels.
Maternity Leave: 50 days paid.
Paternity Leave: Not mandatory.

Healthcare:
Employers must provide private medical insurance for expatriates, which is mandatory under Omani rules.

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Taxes in Oman

Oman has no personal income tax, making payroll administration straightforward.

Employer Obligations Include:

Social security contributions (Omani employees only)
End-of-service gratuity for expatriate employees

Social Security Contributions (Omani nationals):
Employer: ~11.5%
Employee: ~7%

Payroll in Oman

Base Salary: Must meet or exceed minimum wage for Omani nationals.

Payment Schedule: Monthly, usually at month-end.

Additional Payments:

Allowances (housing, transport)
Bonuses (discretionary)

Taxes & Social Security:

Social insurance (for Omanis)
Work injury insurance
End-of-service gratuity (expatriates)

Payroll Reporting Requirements:

Monthly: Social security payments for Omanis
Annual: Employee statements (if required)

Payroll Currency: OMR

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Legal Regulations

Regulated by:

Oman Labour Law
Social Insurance Law
Omanisation quota rules

Total Employment Cost:
Typically 10–20% above gross salary.

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Work Permits & Visas for Oman

Foreign workers require:

Employment visa
Labour clearance
Medical clearance
Residency permit

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EOR & PEO Services in Oman

Employer of Record in Oman:
EOR services allow companies to hire employees legally without establishing a local entity. The EOR acts as the legal employer while you retain control over day-to-day work and performance. This ensures compliance with Omani labor laws, immigration, and employment regulations.

Your EOR handles: