Oman ยท ุณูุทูุฉ ุนูู ุงู
Oman Construction & Trades Software Directory
Independent reviews of 24 Oman-relevant vendors and official bodies: global project, scheduling and design platforms (Bentley Systems, Oracle Primavera P6, Oracle Aconex, Autodesk Forma, Procore), ERPs (Focus Softnet, ePROMIS, Onyx Pro ERP, Grey ERP), accounting and e-invoicing software, and contractor insurers, alongside the local rules: 5% VAT, the phased Fawtara e-invoicing mandate, OSE accreditation, contractor classification, Omanisation and the unified Oman Building Code.
โฐ Compliance guide ยท Fawtara e-invoicing phases 2026-2027
Oman e-invoicing (Fawtara) for construction companies
The Tax Authority's phase dates (its FAQ says implementation begins in August 2026 for 100 large VAT-registered companies and in August 2027 for all remaining VAT-registered taxpayers), how its 5-corner model works, and what accounting software says about Fawtara.
Deciding between two options?
See Oman vendors compared side by side: a short verdict, pros and cons, Oman-specific notes, and pricing, head to head.
What's different about choosing software in Oman
Oman is introducing mandatory e-invoicing. The Oman Tax Authority's Fawtara FAQ says implementation begins in August 2026 for 100 large VAT-registered companies, in February 2027 for all large VAT-registered companies and in August 2027 for all remaining VAT-registered taxpayers, the phase that includes SMEs; other sources give different dates, so check yours with the Tax Authority. E-invoices must flow through an OTA-accredited service provider, so ask any accounting or ERP vendor how it will connect. VAT itself is 5%, with registration mandatory above OMR 38,500 of annual supplies. None of the global project and design platforms listed here has an Oman reseller or partner confirmed in our check, while Focus Softnet, Onyx Pro ERP and Grey ERP list Muscat offices. Compliance has structure too: OSE accreditation has been required for engineer work permits since 1 August 2025, the Authority for Projects, Tenders & Local Content registers and classifies contractors for government work on its Esnad portal, a firm's Omanisation category moves work permit and visa fees 30% down or doubles them (Muscat Daily), and the unified Oman Building Code is optional in 2026 and 2027, enforced in Muscat from 2028 and nationwide by 2030 (Muscat Daily).
Construction & trades software
Global project management, scheduling, document-control and design platforms (Bentley Systems, Oracle Primavera P6, Oracle Aconex, Autodesk Forma, Procore), none with an Oman reseller or partner confirmed in our check; ERPs with Muscat offices (Focus Softnet, Onyx Pro ERP, Grey ERP) plus ePROMIS, which runs an Oman page; ClearTax for Fawtara e-invoicing; and accounting software from Zoho (Books), Wafeq and TallyPrime.
Bentley Systems
Tier S ยท Published pricesInfrastructure engineering software (STAAD.Pro, OpenRoads, ProjectWise)
Bentley Systems makes engineering software for infrastructure, including STAAD.Pro for structural design, OpenRoads Designer for roads, MicroStation for CAD and ProjectWise for project delivery. It publishes USD prices for 12-month Virtuoso subscriptions on its website, with enterprise licensing by quote. Bentley lists no Oman office; its nearest offices are in Dubai and Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Oman-specific note
Most relevant to structural, road and utility design work rather than general contracting or bookkeeping. Times of Oman reported in December 2022 that OQ won one of Bentley's Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. Bentley lists no Oman office, so ask who supports it locally before you buy.
Pros
- + Published prices for single licences (USD, 12-month subscriptions)
- + Structural, road and CAD design tools from one vendor
- + ProjectWise for shared project documents and delivery
- + Oman's OQ won a Bentley Going Digital Award in 2022 (Times of Oman)
Cons
- โ Engineering design software, not site admin or accounting
- โ No Oman office or confirmed Oman partner
- โ Annual per-user subscriptions paid upfront
- โ Specialist tools with a learning curve for each discipline
Oracle Primavera P6
Tier A ยท ListedOracle's critical-path scheduling and project portfolio software
Primavera P6 is Oracle's project scheduling line: P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM), which Oracle offers on-premises or in the cloud, and the desktop P6 Professional. Oracle's documentation describes P6 Professional as designed for large-scale, multifaceted projects, with unlimited resources and target plans. Both products are documented up to version 26.
Oman-specific note
If a client or tender specifies the programme format or scheduling software, confirm the exact requirement before you buy. P6 handles scheduling only, so Oman VAT records and invoices stay in your accounting system.
Pros
- + Critical-path scheduling with unlimited resources and target plans (per Oracle)
- + Portfolio and multi-project planning in P6 EPPM
- + P6 EPPM runs on-premises or in Oracle's cloud
- + Current release (version 26) documented on docs.oracle.com
Cons
- โ No public prices: quote from Oracle or a partner
- โ No Oman reseller confirmed in this check
- โ Built for professional planners; a learning curve for occasional users
- โ Scheduling only: no accounting or VAT
Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)
Tier A ยท ListedAutodesk's construction platform, now sold as Autodesk Forma
Autodesk moved Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) into its Autodesk Forma brand on 24 March 2026 and renamed the products, for example Forma Build, Forma Data Management, Forma Takeoff and Forma Estimate. Autodesk sells them in three quote-based bundles, Model Management, Preconstruction and Construction Operations, which also include Navisworks Manage, BuildingConnected Pro, ProEst and Pype tools.
Oman-specific note
Most useful where a project team works from BIM models and shares drawings across companies. Ask Autodesk who resells and supports Forma in Oman before you buy, and keep Oman VAT invoicing in your accounting system.
Pros
- + Model coordination, design collaboration and document management in one account
- + Bundles run from takeoff, estimating and bidding to field operations and closeout
- + User-, project- and account-based pricing options (per Autodesk)
- + 30-day money-back guarantee stated on the pricing page
Cons
- โ No public prices for the construction bundles: quote-based
- โ No Oman partner confirmed in this check
- โ Product names changed in March 2026, so older guides use ACC names
- โ Not an accounting or VAT tool
Oracle Aconex
Tier A ยท ListedOracle's cloud document control and project collaboration platform
Oracle Aconex is a cloud platform where every party on a project shares documents, formal correspondence (Mail) and review workflows in one auditable record; Oracle announced its purchase of Aconex in December 2017. Oracle's Aconex status page lists a Middle East (MEA) instance and a separate Saudi Arabia (KSA1) instance. Oracle announced new Aconex capabilities in April 2026.
Oman-specific note
Aconex suits main contractors, consultants and clients who need one shared record of documents and correspondence across many companies. It does not keep VAT records or issue tax invoices, so pair it with an accounting system that handles Oman VAT.
Pros
- + Documents, Mail and approval workflows in one shared project record
- + Middle East (MEA) and Saudi (KSA1) instances listed by Oracle
- + Oracle Aconex Mobile app for site teams
- + Still developed: new capabilities announced in April 2026
Cons
- โ No public prices: quote from Oracle
- โ No Oman reseller or Oman project reference confirmed in this check
- โ Built for multi-party projects, more than a small contractor needs
- โ Support Central help is not offered in Arabic
Procore
Tier A ยท ListedConstruction project management, quality, safety and financials
Procore Technologies (NYSE: PCOR) sells a construction platform covering project management, quality and safety, financial management and Procore AI. It opened its first MENA office in Dubai Internet City in September 2022 and runs a UAE English site with a Dubai phone line; no Oman office, reseller or named Oman customer was found. Every contract includes unlimited users and data storage, per Procore.
Oman-specific note
Procore's nearest listed office is in Dubai and its regional site is the UAE one. For an Oman project, ask Procore who will implement and support it locally before committing, and keep Oman VAT invoicing in your accounting system.
Pros
- + Unlimited users and data storage in every contract (per Procore)
- + Project management, quality and safety, and financial tools on one platform
- + 500+ out-of-the-box integrations (per Procore)
- + 24/7 support, implementation and training included in the contract (per Procore)
Cons
- โ No public prices: annual fee per product based on turnover
- โ No Oman office, reseller or named Oman customer found
- โ UAE site is English only, with no Arabic option
- โ Not an accounting system: Oman VAT records stay elsewhere
Focus Softnet
Tier A ยท ListedERP suite with a Muscat office and a real estate and construction edition
Focus Softnet sells the Focus X cloud ERP and related products including CRM, HCM, warehouse, POS and CAFM, plus a real estate and construction edition with project management, cost control, contract management and property management. Its Oman company, Focus Softnet LLC, has an office in MBD Business Center, Ruwi, Muscat. Focus Softnet says it has 30+ years in business, 17+ countries and 27 offices.
Oman-specific note
Focus Softnet has an Oman company and a Muscat office (MBD Business Center, Ruwi), so there is a local team to ask about implementation. Its Oman site says it is 'Oman E-Invoicing Ready'; ask for proof of its Fawtara status with the Oman Tax Authority before you rely on it for e-invoicing.
Pros
- + Oman company and office in Ruwi, Muscat, with local phone lines
- + Project cost control, contract management and property management in one ERP
- + Focus says its e-invoicing is Oman-ready and Peppol compliant
- + Wide product range (ERP, CRM, HCM, warehouse, CAFM)
Cons
- โ No public prices: demo and quote only
- โ A general ERP with a construction edition, not a construction-only product
- โ OTA accreditation for e-invoicing not confirmed in this check
- โ Broad ERP: expect an implementation project
ePROMIS
Tier A ยท ListedConstruction and project ERP with an Oman-facing site
ePROMIS Solutions sells ERP software, including ePROMIS Construction Cloud with project management, design coordination, accounting, procurement, asset management and HR modules. It runs an Oman page aimed at contractors, but lists no Oman office address and no named Oman customer on the pages read. ePROMIS says it was established in 1981 and has over 3,000 customers worldwide.
Oman-specific note
ePROMIS has an Oman page aimed at contractors, but its site lists no Oman office or Oman VAT and e-invoicing details. Ask for Oman customer references, local support arrangements and its Fawtara plan before shortlisting it.
Pros
- + Construction Cloud built around project costs, budgets and timelines
- + Accounting, procurement, assets and HR in the same suite
- + Oman-facing site aimed at contractors
- + Vendor with a long history (established 1981, per ePROMIS)
Cons
- โ No public prices: demo and quote only
- โ No Oman office address or named Oman customer found
- โ No Oman VAT or Fawtara claims on its pages
- โ Broad ERP: expect an implementation project
Onyx Pro ERP
Tier A ยท ListedArabic ERP suite with a Muscat office at Knowledge Oasis
Onyx Pro ERP is produced by Yemensoft (established 1993) and its affiliate Ultimate Solutions, and covers accounting, inventory, sales, purchasing, HR and payroll, fixed assets and a projects and progress-claims solution. Its Oman company, Ultimate Solutions for Technology LLC, has an office at Knowledge Oasis Muscat, and it lists a dealer in Salalah. Onyx says the system runs in Arabic, English, Turkish, French and German.
Oman-specific note
Onyx has an Oman company with an office at Knowledge Oasis Muscat (phone 24170079) and a dealer in Salalah, so local support is available to ask about. Its site does not describe Oman VAT returns or Fawtara e-invoicing, so ask for a demo of both before buying.
Pros
- + Oman office at Knowledge Oasis Muscat, plus a Salalah dealer
- + Projects and progress-claims solution alongside accounting and inventory
- + Arabic-first, with English and other system languages (per Onyx)
- + Wide module range, including HR and payroll
Cons
- โ No public prices
- โ No Oman VAT or Fawtara e-invoicing claims on its site
- โ Website mostly in Arabic
- โ General ERP: check contracting features in a demo
Grey ERP
Tier A ยท ListedMuscat-based cloud ERP with tendering and a subcontractor portal
Grey ERP is a cloud ERP with a Muscat address in Ghala Heights, linked to the Omani IT company Rawat Al Makan, which also implements Zoho, Odoo and TallyPrime. Its contracting edition lists tendering, contract and project scheduling, automated billing with progress tracking, work orders and a vendor and subcontractor portal. Grey ERP publishes no prices.
Oman-specific note
Grey ERP is run from Muscat (Ghala Heights), so support is local, and its contracting edition covers tendering, progress billing and a subcontractor portal. Its site mentions VAT compliance but not Fawtara e-invoicing, so ask how it will connect to the Oman Tax Authority's system.
Pros
- + Muscat office in Ghala with Omani phone lines
- + Tendering, contract scheduling and progress billing features
- + Vendor and subcontractor portal
- + Wider ERP modules including HR, payroll, fleet and properties
Cons
- โ No public prices: contact form only
- โ No Fawtara e-invoicing claims on its site
- โ No news coverage found: ask for Oman references
- โ No BIM or critical-path scheduling features listed
Zoho (Books)
Tier S ยท Published pricesCloud accounting with an Oman VAT edition and published USD prices
Zoho Books is cloud accounting from Zoho with an Oman edition that creates VAT invoices, applies VAT rates to sales and purchases and produces VAT reports for filing, in English or Arabic. Zoho publishes its Oman prices in US dollars, from a free plan for businesses under 50K USD revenue a year up to an Ultimate plan. It handles invoicing, bookkeeping and project time billing, not construction management.
Oman-specific note
Zoho's Oman edition handles VAT invoices and VAT reports, and its prices are shown in US dollars, not Omani rials. Oman Observer and Gulf News reported in August 2026 that e-invoicing (Fawtara) becomes mandatory in phases from April 2027; check your own start date with the Oman Tax Authority. Zoho's Oman site does not yet describe Fawtara support, so ask Zoho how it will connect before your phase starts.
Pros
- + Oman edition with VAT invoices and VAT reports for filing
- + Published prices and a free plan
- + English and Arabic interface
- + Projects with time and expense billing
Cons
- โ Accounting, not construction management
- โ No construction BOQ or job-costing module listed
- โ Oman site makes no Fawtara e-invoicing claim yet
- โ Extra users cost $2.5-$3 a month each
ClearTax (Fawtara e-invoicing)
Tier A ยท ListedOTA-accredited Fawtara e-invoicing service provider (per ClearTax)
ClearTax, a product of Defmacro Software Pvt. Ltd., sells an e-invoicing platform for Oman's Fawtara system and says it is an OTA-accredited service provider and a Peppol-registered platform; FF News and TechAfrica reported the Oman Tax Authority accreditation in July 2026. It validates invoices against the PINT OM specification and connects to ERPs such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Xero and QuickBooks. It is a compliance layer on top of your accounting system, not accounting software.
Oman-specific note
Oman is phasing in mandatory e-invoicing (Fawtara) through accredited service providers. ClearTax's page lists a pilot for the top 100 taxpayers from August 2026, businesses with annual supplies of OMR 5 million or more from April 2027 and the rest from October 2027; the Oman Tax Authority's FAQ gives different phase dates, so check your own start date with the OTA. See our Oman e-invoicing guide.
Pros
- + OTA-accredited service provider for Fawtara (per ClearTax and July 2026 news)
- + PINT OM validation and pre-transmission checks
- + Ready connectors for SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Xero and QuickBooks
- + Muscat postal address listed on its Oman page
Cons
- โ No public prices: demo and quote only
- โ Compliance layer only: you still need accounting software
- โ Oman page offers no Arabic version
- โ A second vendor and contract alongside your accounting software
TallyPrime
Tier A ยท ListedAccounting and inventory software, sold in Oman through a Muscat dealer
TallyPrime from Tally Solutions is accounting, inventory and invoicing software, sold as Silver for a single user and Gold for multiple users on monthly, yearly or lifetime licences; Tally says 2.7M+ businesses use it. Its Middle East site covers UAE and Saudi VAT only, but Times of Oman reported a VAT-ready release for Oman in March 2021. The Muscat dealer behind tally-oman.com, Rawat Al Makan, says it configures Oman VAT invoicing and returns.
Oman-specific note
If your books already live in Tally, the Muscat dealer says it configures Oman VAT invoicing and VAT return reports. Tally's own Middle East site does not mention Oman or Fawtara, so ask the dealer how Tally will connect to Oman's e-invoicing system before your phase starts.
Pros
- + Lifetime licence option as well as monthly and yearly plans
- + Accounting, inventory and invoicing in one package
- + Muscat dealer offers Oman VAT set-up, migration and training
- + Tally's partner locator covers Oman
Cons
- โ No Oman page or OMR prices on Tally's own site
- โ No Fawtara e-invoicing claim found for Oman
- โ Accounting and inventory, not construction management
- โ Rental plans renew automatically until cancelled
Wafeq
Tier S ยท Published pricesUAE-based cloud accounting with an Oman site and OMR pricing
Wafeq is cloud accounting software from Wafeq FZ-LLC, a UAE company, with an Oman storefront in Arabic and English and prices in OMR. It covers invoices, quotes, purchase orders, inventory, payroll and over 40 financial reports; Wafeq says more than 18,000 companies use it. Its documented e-invoicing is for Saudi Arabia's ZATCA, and its Oman pages make no claim about Oman's Fawtara e-invoicing.
Oman-specific note
Wafeq has an Oman site with Arabic and OMR pricing, but none of its Oman pages, its sitemap or its developer e-invoicing guide mention Oman's Fawtara system, which starts with 100 large taxpayers in August 2026 and reaches all remaining VAT-registered businesses in August 2027. Ask Wafeq to confirm Fawtara support before relying on it for e-invoicing.
Pros
- + Published OMR prices, monthly or yearly
- + Arabic and English interface
- + Invoicing, inventory, payroll and 40+ reports in one app
- + 14-day free trial with no card required
Cons
- โ No Oman Fawtara e-invoicing claim on its Oman pages
- โ Contracts are with a UAE entity under Dubai (DIFC) courts
- โ Support phone lines listed are in Dubai
- โ Accounting software, not a construction job-costing tool
Contractor insurance
Contractor and engineering cover from insurers selling in Oman: GIG Gulf (formerly AXA Gulf), Liva Insurance (formed from NLGIC and Al Ahlia Insurance, per Liva) and Oman United Insurance, which publishes its CAR and EAR cover details online. All quote-based, with no published rates.
GIG Insurance Oman (GIG Gulf)
Tier A ยท ListedEngineering insurance for contractors from GIG Gulf, formerly AXA Gulf
GIG Gulf is the former AXA Gulf business, bought by Kuwait's Gulf Insurance Group in 2021; Canada's Fairfax Financial lists Gulf Insurance Group among its insurance companies. Its Oman site lists contractors all-risk (from villas to bridges), erection all-risk, contractor's plant and machinery, machinery breakdown and electronic equipment cover, sold project by project or as an annual multi-project policy. GIG Gulf says it has a specialised team of engineers to help with risk management.
Oman-specific note
GIG Gulf is the renamed AXA Gulf business, which Gulf Insurance Group bought in 2021. Ask whether an annual multi-project CAR policy suits your workload better than insuring each project separately.
Pros
- + Full engineering range: CAR, EAR, plant, machinery, electronic equipment
- + Annual policy option covering multiple projects
- + In-house engineering team for risk management (GIG Gulf says)
- + Oman toll-free line 800 70 292
Cons
- โ No published rates
- โ Product page gives cover names, not limits or exclusions
- โ No online quote price shown for engineering cover
Liva Insurance (Oman)
Tier A ยท ListedOmani insurer formed from NLGIC and Al Ahlia, writing contractors all-risk cover
Liva Insurance SAOC is the Oman company of the Liva brand, which NLGIC and RSA Middle East adopted in 2023 after NLGIC bought RSA Middle East in 2022. Liva says its business comes from integrating NLGIC and Al Ahlia Insurance and that it serves over 1.5 million customers across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE and Oman. Its Oman product list includes contractors all-risk, contractor plant and machinery, machinery insurance case by case, and workmen's compensation.
Oman-specific note
Liva says it was formed by integrating NLGIC and Al Ahlia Insurance, two names Omani contractors may know from older policies. Its online list has CAR but no erection all-risk, so ask directly if you install plant or equipment.
Pros
- + Contractors all-risk and contractor plant and machinery cover
- + Workmen's compensation from the same insurer
- + Fire, marine cargo and motor fleet cover for trade firms
- + Operates in five GCC markets
Cons
- โ No Erection All Risk product listed online
- โ Machinery cover only case by case
- โ No published rates
Oman United Insurance (OUIC)
Tier A ยท ListedOmani listed insurer with published CAR and EAR cover details
Oman United Insurance Company SAOG is listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange and says it has operated in Oman for over 35 years. Its project-insurance page sets out contractors all-risk and erection all-risk cover in detail: material damage and public liability sections, maintenance cover up to 12 months after completion, a testing and commissioning period for EAR, and optional extensions such as debris removal, professional fees and the principal's existing property.
Oman-specific note
Oman United publishes its CAR and EAR cover structure, extensions and exclusions online, which makes it easy to compare against other quotes before you ask for one.
Pros
- + CAR and EAR sections, extensions and exclusions published online
- + Maintenance cover up to 12 months after completion
- + Optional debris removal, professional fees and principal's property
- + Listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange
Cons
- โ Operates in Oman only
- โ No published rates
- โ Excludes consequential loss and pandemic-related loss
Lead generation & project intelligence
ProTenders tracks GCC construction projects, with an Oman projects page, a free company profile, and custom-priced intelligence and eTendering. Omani government tenders run separately on the Esnad portal.
ProTenders
Tier A ยท ListedGCC construction project intelligence and eTendering, with a free company profile
ProTenders, operated by NuServ Ltd and started in 2011 according to its about page, combines a free company-profile directory, a paid construction-intelligence database and an eTendering tool. It sells the intelligence product as covering projects from planning to completion across the GCC and has an Oman projects page. It is business-to-business project tracking for developers, consultants, contractors and suppliers, not a homeowner job marketplace.
Oman-specific note
ProTenders has an Oman projects page and its paid intelligence covers GCC projects from planning to completion, so an Omani contractor or supplier can use it to find private-sector project leads. The free profile lets you bid on private tenders; Omani government tenders run separately on the Esnad portal.
Pros
- + Free company profile that can bid on private tenders
- + Tracks GCC projects, including Oman, from planning to completion
- + Paid tier lists project participants and sends notifications
- + eTendering tool for running your own tenders
Cons
- โ Intelligence and eTendering are custom-priced
- โ Project data needs sign-up or login
- โ No office in Oman listed (Abu Dhabi and Montreal)
Licensing & compliance
Official bodies and rules for contractors in Oman: the Tax Authority (5% VAT and Fawtara e-invoicing), OSE engineer accreditation, the Authority for Projects, Tenders & Local Content (Esnad registration and classification), the Ministry of Labour (work permits and Omanisation), Muscat Municipality building permits, the unified Oman Building Code and the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) for fire safety.
Oman Tax Authority (VAT & e-invoicing)
Official body / regimeOman's VAT authority, running the Fawtara e-invoicing rollout from August 2026
The Oman Tax Authority administers VAT at a standard 5% rate, with first registrations effective 16 April 2021 and registration mandatory above OMR 38,500 of annual supplies. It is rolling out Fawtara e-invoicing in phases: 100 large VAT-registered companies from August 2026, all large VAT-registered companies from February 2027 and all remaining VAT-registered taxpayers, including SMEs, from August 2027.
Oman-specific note
If your business is VAT-registered in Oman, Fawtara e-invoicing reaches you by August 2027 at the latest (Phase 3), or earlier if you are a large taxpayer. The Tax Authority uses a 5-corner model in which accredited service providers exchange invoices and report tax data to it. See our Oman e-invoicing guide.
What it covers
- + One authority for VAT, income tax and e-invoicing
- + Phase dates published in the Fawtara FAQ
- + Optional early adoption of e-invoicing allowed
- + Voluntary VAT registration possible from OMR 19,250
Watch out for
- โ VAT registration mandatory above OMR 38,500 of annual supplies
- โ All VAT-registered businesses must e-invoice from August 2027
- โ E-invoices must flow through an OTA-accredited service provider
- โ Government-entity phase date not yet announced
Oman Society of Engineers (OSE)
Official body / regimeEngineer accreditation needed for Oman work permits since August 2025
The Oman Society of Engineers runs a professional accreditation system in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and says accreditation is required to practise engineering in Oman. The Ministry of Labour announced in June 2025 that from 1 August 2025 engineers need this accreditation to obtain or renew a work permit. OSE grades engineers as Engineer, Associate Engineer, Professional Engineer or Consultant Engineer by degree and years of experience.
Oman-specific note
Since 1 August 2025, the Ministry of Labour requires engineers in Oman to hold OSE accreditation before a work permit is issued or renewed. For engineers with degrees from outside Oman, allow time for degree verification (OSE quotes up to 21 working days or more) plus the 14-working-day OSE review.
What it covers
- + Published grade fees and requirements
- + Online application with a stated 14-working-day review
- + Four grades matched to degree and experience
- + Oman degrees skip third-party verification
Watch out for
- โ Engineers cannot get or renew a work permit without it
- โ Foreign degrees need paid third-party verification first
- โ Grades must be renewed every 2 years
- โ Plain OSE membership does not give a professional grade
Authority for Projects, Tenders & Local Content
Official body / regimeOman's public-procurement authority and Esnad contractor registration
Royal Decree 57/2025 of 24 June 2025 turned the Secretariat General of the Tender Board into the Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content, an independent body under the Council of Ministers. It runs the Esnad eTendering portal, where suppliers, contractors and consulting offices register and are classified, and it sets local-content targets and reviews government contracts above OMR 3 million before signing.
Oman-specific note
Use the current name: the Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content (Royal Decree 57/2025), not the Tender Board. To bid on government work, register and get classified on its Esnad portal (etendering.tenderboard.gov.om), and check its mandatory local-content list of goods, services and jobs.
What it covers
- + One online portal (Esnad) for registration, classification and tenders
- + Registration rules and regulations published on its site
- + Esnad mobile apps for Android and iOS
- + Classification can be upgraded as the company grows
Watch out for
- โ Registration and classification needed to bid for government work
- โ Certificates must be renewed and data kept up to date
- โ Local-content rules include a mandatory list of goods, services and jobs
- โ Registration fees not shown on the pages checked
Ministry of Labour / Omanisation
Official body / regimeOman's labour ministry: work permits and Omanisation targets
The Ministry of Labour issues and renews work permits for non-Omani staff and enforces Omanisation targets. Under Ministerial Decision 602/2025, in force since late January 2026, firms are sorted into green, yellow and red categories by Omanisation compliance: green firms get a 30% discount on visa and licensing fees, while yellow and red firms pay double, according to Muscat Daily. Some professions are closed to non-Omanis, and since 1 August 2025 engineers need professional accreditation for a work permit.
Oman-specific note
No single construction-wide Omanisation percentage was found in this check. What matters now is your firm's green, yellow or red category under Decision 602/2025, which moves work permit and visa fees 30% down or doubles them, and the list of professions closed to non-Omanis. Check your standing in the ministry's e-services before pricing expat-heavy work.
What it covers
- + Work permits issued and renewed online
- + 30% fee discount for firms meeting Omanisation targets
- + Free self-service Omanisation compliance certificate
- + Training contract and wage support services for hiring Omanis
Watch out for
- โ Firms missing Omanisation targets pay double permit fees
- โ Some professions are closed to non-Omanis
- โ Every private firm must employ at least one Omani
- โ Engineers need OSE accreditation for a work permit
Muscat Municipality (Building Permits)
Official body / regimeBuilding permits for Muscat through municipal e-services
Muscat Municipality issues building permits in Muscat governorate. Its e-services portal lists building licences, technical licences and building completion certificates, and its Baladiyeti app (updated November 2025) handles building permit renewal and municipal licence renewal.
Oman-specific note
In Muscat, apply for building permits and completion certificates through the municipality's e-services portal (eservices.mm.gov.om); the Baladiyeti app covers renewals. Outside Muscat governorate, check with the local municipality. Build permit lead time into the programme.
What it covers
- + Building licences handled on the e-services portal
- + Baladiyeti app for permit renewals and service requests
- + Online payment through the e-services portal
- + Minor-works permits for extensions and modifications
Watch out for
- โ Permit fees not published on the pages checked
- โ Covers Muscat governorate only
- โ Completion certificate needed after building
- โ Main website is script-heavy and hard to read
Oman Building Code (MoHUP)
Official body / regimeOman's unified building code, optional now and mandatory by 2030
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning unveiled a unified Oman building code in October 2025, developed with the International Code Council under a March 2024 agreement that covered six codes. According to Muscat Daily, use is optional in 2026 and 2027, enforcement starts in Muscat governorate in 2028 and reaches all governorates by 2030. It applies to new buildings, and to existing ones only on major renovation or expansion.
Oman-specific note
The unified building code is being phased in: optional in 2026 and 2027, enforced in Muscat from 2028 and nationwide by 2030, for new construction. Projects designed now for completion after 2028 in Muscat should be checked against it.
What it covers
- + One national code in place of differing local rules
- + Two optional years (2026-2027) to train and adapt
- + Existing buildings exempt unless majorly renovated or expanded
- + Separate guide for work on historic buildings
Watch out for
- โ Mandatory for new Muscat projects from 2028
- โ Mandatory nationwide by 2030
- โ Design and site teams must learn the new code
- โ Enforcement dates differ by governorate until 2030
Civil Defence & Ambulance Authority (CDAA)
Official body / regimeOman's civil defence authority setting building fire-safety rules
The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority took its current name under Royal Decree 39/2021, replacing the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance. Its responsibilities include setting the civil-defence safety conditions that buildings and facilities must meet, issuing the related licences and monitoring compliance. Its services include studying construction plans and projects, stating their safety requirements and following up on implementation.
Oman-specific note
Use the current name, Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA), in place of the pre-2021 Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance. CDAA studies construction plans and states their fire-safety requirements, so bring its requirements into the design stage.
What it covers
- + One national authority for building fire-safety requirements
- + Reviews construction plans and states safety requirements
- + Publishes awareness and civil-protection guidance
- + Laws and royal decrees listed on its website
Watch out for
- โ Fire-safety requirements must be met in design and construction
- โ Field inspections of residential, commercial and industrial premises
- โ No fees or approval steps published online
- โ No e-service link found on its website
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