Software · Oman
Zoho (Books)
Cloud accounting with an Oman VAT edition and published USD prices
Market position
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
- − Accounting, not construction management
- − No construction BOQ or job-costing module listed
- − Oman site makes no Fawtara e-invoicing claim yet
- − Extra users cost $2.5-$3 a month each
Typical Oman pricing
Published in USD on Zoho's Oman site, per organisation per month, billed annually: Free $0 (revenue under 50K USD a year), Standard $15 (3 users), Professional $25 (5 users), Premium $35 (10 users), Elite $85 (10 users), Ultimate $200 (15 users). Billed monthly: $18, $30, $42, $99 and $249. Extra users $2.5 a month billed annually ($3 monthly). Prices exclude local taxes.
Why this matters for Oman trades
The Oman Tax Authority administers 5% VAT (registration mandatory above OMR 38,500 of annual supplies) and Fawtara e-invoicing, a 5-corner model in which OTA-accredited service providers exchange invoices and report tax data; other sources give different phase dates, so check your own start date with the Authority. Since 1 August 2025 the Ministry of Labour requires OSE accreditation before an engineer’s work permit is issued or renewed. The Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content (Royal Decree 57/2025) registers and classifies suppliers, contractors and consulting offices on Esnad for government work. Under Ministerial Decision 602/2025, firms meeting Omanisation targets get 30% off visa and licensing fees and firms falling short pay double, according to Muscat Daily. Muscat Municipality issues building permits in Muscat governorate; the unified building code from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is optional in 2026 and 2027, enforced in Muscat from 2028 and nationwide by 2030, according to Muscat Daily; and the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) sets building fire-safety conditions and studies construction plans.
Oman construction software selection is shaped by the Oman Tax Authority’s phased Fawtara e-invoicing rollout through accredited service providers (the Authority’s 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), alongside 5% VAT, OSE engineer accreditation (required for work permits since 1 August 2025), registration and classification on the Esnad portal of the Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content, Omanisation categories that raise or lower work permit fees, building permits through Muscat Municipality’s e-services, the unified Oman Building Code, and CDAA fire-safety requirements.
Frequently asked
Is Zoho (Books) a good fit for Oman trades?
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. 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.
What does Zoho (Books) cost in Oman?
Published in USD on Zoho's Oman site, per organisation per month, billed annually: Free $0 (revenue under 50K USD a year), Standard $15 (3 users), Professional $25 (5 users), Premium $35 (10 users), Elite $85 (10 users), Ultimate $200 (15 users). Billed monthly: $18, $30, $42, $99 and $249. Extra users $2.5 a month billed annually ($3 monthly). Prices exclude local taxes. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current Oman pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Does Zoho (Books) publish its prices?
Yes. Zoho (Books) is Tier S in our Oman directory, which means our check found its prices published on its own website (see the typical pricing above). The tier is not a quality ranking, so compare it against the alternatives for your trade and region.