Umzug nach Oman: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Oman steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 7 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Oman the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 15% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Oman you need at least 183 days a year (No PIT in 2026; TRC with residence card + ~183 days). The typical route is Golden Residency (OMR 200k, 10 yrs): Invest ≥OMR 200k in Omani company capital, development bonds, listed shares, 5-yr deposit or ITC property; covers first-degree family There are 7 open residence programmes in Oman — see the list below.
Living there
Muscat has a hot desert climate with winter highs around 25 °C and summer highs around 40 °C. The economy grew +2.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 3.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 83 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Tankers hit off coast; Hormuz disruption; mediator in US-Iran talks.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 0% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 0% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 15% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — No PIT in 2026; TRC with residence card + ~183 days |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Golden Residency (OMR 200k, 10 yrs) — Invest ≥OMR 200k in Omani company capital, development bonds, listed shares, 5-yr deposit or ITC property; covers first-degree family |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 83 Länder |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 3.5% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | hot desert · 25° / 40° (Muscat) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | tension — Tankers hit off coast; Hormuz disruption; mediator in US-Iran talks |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 6.9/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 6/10 · BBB |
| Eigentumsschutz | 6/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 7.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Oman
- Golden Residency (10-year investor residence) — Investition CHF 416'000 · open · 2026-10
- Investor Residency – original 5/10-year tiers (OMR 250k / 500k) — Investition CHF 520'000 · changing · 2026-10
- Retiree Residency — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 99'840 · changing · 2026-10
- Property-Owner Residence (Integrated Tourism Complex freehold) — investment · open · 2026-10
- Investor / Commercial Residence (own company under Foreign Capital Investment Law) — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Employment Residence Visa — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Joining Visa — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 3'744 · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Oman to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. No PIT in 2026; TRC with residence card + ~183 days PIT from 2028: 5% above OMR 42k for residents (principal home or 183 days)
How much tax will I pay in Oman?
In Oman the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 15% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Oman offer?
Golden Residency (10-year investor residence) (CHF 416'000); Investor Residency – original 5/10-year tiers (OMR 250k / 500k) (CHF 520'000); Retiree Residency; Property-Owner Residence (Integrated Tourism Complex freehold); Investor / Commercial Residence (own company under Foreign Capital Investment Law)
What is the usual way to move to Oman?
Golden Residency (OMR 200k, 10 yrs). Invest ≥OMR 200k in Omani company capital, development bonds, listed shares, 5-yr deposit or ITC property; covers first-degree family
Compare with nearby countries
Bahrain · Kuwait · Qatar · Saudi Arabia · United Arab Emirates
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