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Plan to introduce e-invoicing systems Oman introduced VAT in April 2021 as part of the GCC Common VAT Agreement, with a standard VAT rate of 5%. Recently, Oman Tax Authority expressed its interest in introducing e-invoicing in a gradual phase, opening it up to VAT taxpayers on a voluntary basis initially, and subsequently on a compulsory basis. It is unclear when the e-invoicing system will be implemented, but we can expect it to be implemented during 2023.

Introduction of VAT

Oman has introduced VAT from 16^th April 2021. VAT has been set at 5% on goods and services. Certain services will be taxed at zero-rated VAT, and others exempted.

The requirement for businesses to register for VAT will depend on business turnover, which has been outlined by the Sultanate of Oman.

VAT Executive Regulations published

The VAT Executive Regulations have been issued by the Oman Tax Authority ( Decision 53 of 2021 (in Arabic)) on 14 March 2021 – this will allow companies to properly prepare for the introduction of VAT in Oman, starting from 16 April 2021.
See here for further details.