The Free Trade Zone Company concept is fairly new in the Sultanate of Oman, starting of in 2002 by royal decree. Currently there are 4 free trade zone’s in Oman, with one operating in the Muscat area. For those looking to setup a Free Trade Zone company in the Muscat region, have a look at the Muscat Free Trade Zone KOM in Oman.
Free Zone Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman
KOM – Knowledge Oasis Muscat, is a Free Trade Zone allowing full foreign company ownership in Oman. It’s currently the only Free Trade zone in the Muscat region – which is a 4 hour drive from Dubai in the UAE.
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| Muscat Free Trade Zone - Knowledge Oasis Muscat |
Located near the Sultan Qaboos University and the Seeb International airport, KOM is setup to attract foreign companies active in the technology and knowledge-based industry.
Free Zone Muscat is an initiative of the government owned Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (PEIE). The PEIE improves Oman’s position as a regional centre for manufacturing, ICT and innovation.
Free Zone company in Muscat - Oman
Knowledge Oasis Muscat already has an impressive customer base – serving global IT companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Motorola, NCR, Huawei and several more.
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| The website of Muscat Free Trade Zone - Knowledge Oasis Muscat |
An impression of companies established in the Muscat free zone – Knowledge Oasis Muscat:
Total Alignment business transformation / change services
Arabian Research Bureau for data generators, analysts and economic analysis
Mazoon Environmental and Technological Services (METS)
Zelda International for services in the professional security and communication engineering industry
Microsystems LLC develops IT solutions for government agencies and business organizations
Read about more Free Trade zone's in Oman
Visit the Muscat Free Zone.



