Legal Guides
Practical guides to Omani law written by the firm's team: procedures, rights and time limits, with their official sources.
Child Custody After Divorce in Oman: Ages, Conditions and How Courts DecideUnder Oman's Personal Status Law RD 32/97, a mother's custody runs to age 7 for boys and puberty for girls, and courts decide by the child's interest.How to Register a Company in Oman: Steps, Costs and RequirementsCompanies in Oman are registered online through the Oman Business Platform under Royal Decree 18/2019, with 100% foreign ownership allowed in most activities.Online Blackmail in Oman: Penalties and What to DoOnline blackmail in Oman carries 1 to 3 years in prison under RD 61/2026, more in serious cases. Do not pay, keep evidence, and report to the ROP.Divorce Procedure in Oman, Step by StepHow divorce works in Omani courts under Personal Status Law RD 32/97: filing, reconciliation, judgment, custody and maintenance, with notes for expats.End-of-Service Gratuity in Oman: How It Is CalculatedHow gratuity is calculated in Oman: one month's basic salary per year under Labour Law RD 53/2023, with the old formula for service before 31 July 2023.Lawyer Fees in Oman: How They Are Set, and Is the Consultation Free?Oman has no fixed tariff for lawyer fees. They are set by written agreement under Royal Decree 41/2024, and SIA's first consultation is free.