Oman VAT: Essential Compliance Guide for Businesses Since 2021 Implementation

Oman introduced VAT in April 2021 with a standard 5% rate.
Most goods and services are taxed, but healthcare, education, financial services, and some real estate are exempt; exports and essential food are zero-rated.
Registered businesses must charge VAT, issue compliant invoices, file electronic VAT returns quarterly, and keep records for 10 years.
The guide covers reclaiming input VAT, making adjustments, and maintaining strong record-keeping.

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.