Country tax profile · 2026
Oman VAT / sales tax
How Oman taxes VAT / sales
Oman charges a standard VAT/GST of 5% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Oman and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Oman's VAT / sales tax compares
Oman's VAT / sales tax of 5% is the 168th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Asia average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Myanmar (5%) · United Arab Emirates (5%) · Canada (5%) · Taiwan (5%) · Jersey (5%) · Bhutan (5%)
Who is a tax resident of Oman?
Presence in Oman for 183 days or more in a tax year (relevant for future PIT and tax residency certificates; no PIT currently applies)
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Oman?
Oman charges a standard VAT/GST of 5% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.