Oman free zone

Duqm SEZ company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Large-scale Oman SEZ for industrial, maritime, logistics, tourism, and energy projects. Duqm SEZ is one of the Gulf's largest special economic zones, built around a deep-sea port, dry dock, industrial land, logistics, tourism, fisheries, and energy-linked development. It suits large projects that need space, port access, and long-term growth potential.

Duqm SEZ free zone business district

Duqm SEZ free zone overview

Duqm SEZ is one of the Gulf's largest special economic zones, built around a deep-sea port, dry dock, industrial land, logistics, tourism, fisheries, and energy-linked development. It suits large projects that need space, port access, and long-term growth potential.

Official authority details

AuthorityOPAZ / SEZAD
CountryOman
LocationDuqm, Al Wusta, Oman
Official websiteopaz.gov.om/en

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Duqm, Al Wusta, Oman

Nearby access: Port of Duqm, Duqm Airport, Arabian Sea corridor

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Industries supported

  • Heavy industry
  • Maritime
  • Logistics
  • Energy
  • Fisheries
  • Tourism

Business activities

  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Ship repair
  • Storage
  • Distribution
  • Energy services
  • Hospitality

License types

  • Industrial
  • Commercial
  • Service
  • Logistics
  • Tourism

Visa eligibility

Depends on project, lease, and manpower plan

Office solutions

Project offices and business facilities

Warehousing options

Industrial land, warehouses, port-linked facilities, and project plots

Company setup process

  1. Initial consultation and activity mapping
  2. Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
  3. Document submission and KYC review
  4. License issuance and facility agreement
  5. Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations

Required documents

  • Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
  • Passport-size photo and contact details
  • Proposed trade name and business activity list
  • Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
  • Corporate documents for company shareholders
  • Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities

Setup timelines

4 to 12+ weeks depending on approvals is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.

Approximate pricing

Project-based; land and facility pricing varies. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.

Advantages

  • Very large land availability
  • Deep-sea port
  • Industrial project focus
  • Oman government priority zone
  • Long-term growth potential

Disadvantages

  • Not ideal for small service startups
  • Remote location
  • Project approvals and infrastructure planning can take longer

Nearby airports and ports

Port of Duqm, Duqm Airport, Arabian Sea corridor

Contact information

For direct authority information, visit Duqm SEZ official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.

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Frequently asked questions

Most standard applications take a few working days to several weeks depending on the authority, activity approvals, documents, and facility type.

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