Import and export of goods with Oman — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 15 minutes. CISG not ratified, settlements in USD or OMR
Four contract types — for any deal structure with an Omani partner
Import oil, petroleum products, LNG, fish, and dates from Oman.
Export metals, fertilizers, grain, machinery, and industrial equipment to Oman.
A contract for services from Omani companies: oil and gas, construction, logistics.
A contract for services to Omani clients: nuclear technologies, IT, construction.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
Oman has not ratified the CISG. The Commercial Code of Oman (Royal Decree 55/1990), based on Egyptian commercial law, applies — specify the governing law explicitly.
No CISG · specify lawThe Omani rial (OMR) is tightly pegged to USD (1 OMR ≈ 2.60 USD) — one of the highest-valued currencies in the region. Settlements can be made in USD or OMR, whichever you prefer.
OMR/USD · fixed rateOman traditionally maintains a neutral foreign policy. Whether a payment goes through depends on the banks on both sides, so agree the settlement route with your own bank before signing. SWIFT payments go through without restrictions.
Neutral policy · SWIFT unrestrictedA Russian resident is required to repatriate proceeds within the deadlines set out in the contract. For amounts from 3 million RUB, a unique contract registration number (UNK) is issued.
173-FZ · repatriationAnswers to the most common questions
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Oman is a stable monarchy on the southern Arabian Peninsula, known for its neutral foreign policy. The country is a member of the GCC and is a reliable trading partner.
The contract should state the CR (Commercial Registration) number, full company name, and address. Verification is available through mocioman.gov.om.
Oman has not ratified the CISG. The Commercial Code of Oman (Royal Decree 55/1990), based on Egyptian commercial law, applies. For dispute resolution, the Oman Commercial Arbitration Center (OCCAM) or the ICC is recommended.
Whether a payment goes through depends on the banks on both sides, so agree the settlement route with your own bank before signing. Omani banks work via SWIFT; whether a particular transfer goes through depends on the banks on both sides.
The Port of Salalah is the largest transshipment hub in the region. From Black Sea ports via the Suez Canal — 18–25 days.