Invest in Duqm
Covering an area of 2000 sq. kilometres, the Zone -including 90 kilometres of coastline- is regarded as a major new drive for the socio-economic development in the Sultanate of Oman over the coming decades.
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Why Duqm SEZ
Location
Overlooking the Arabian Sea and open to the Indian Ocean, the Special Economic Zone at Duqm has an unparalleled advantage to strategically position your business close to the fastest growing markets in the Middle East, South Asia, East Africa and beyond.
Area
Covering an area of nearly 2,000 sq kilometres – the size of Singapore – the Zone will drive the socio-economic growth in the Sultante of Oman.
Within Reach
The Special Economic Zone at Duqm could be reached by road, air, or sea as well as railway in the future, making it within reach of around 2.5 billion consumers across the Middle East, South Asia and East Africa.
Business-Friendly ethos
Conceived as a business-friendly and investment-ready destination, the Special Economic Zone at Duqm has been designed to cater to the needs of internal and external investors.
Clustered development
The master-plan envisions as many as 10 distinct zones each dedicated to a specific type of investment and activity, notably Heavy and Light Industry, Fisheries, Minerals, Warehousing & Logistics, New Duqm City, Crude Oil Terminal and Tourism (click here for details).
Great Value Offer
We offer an integrated package of incentives and benefits designed to provide investors with a distinct, competitive advantage when they set up their business.
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Step 1
REQUEST SUBMITTION
Submit the application along with relevant supporting documents
Step 1: REQUEST SUBMITTION
Application
To initiate the process, the applicant must apply for a usufruct permit /obtain Commercial Registration Certificate for the first time registration by completing an application form along with required documents based on the Legal Structure of the company.
Documents verification
The application will be reviewed by the One Stop Shop’s dedicated team who will also keep in regular contact with the investor, providing updates on the progress of the review process.
Preliminarily Approval
The applicant will receive an initial approval and therefore to pay the applicable fee
Full and detailed submission of the application and associated fees is a key step to ensure timely processing and registration.
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Step 2
PLOT ALLOCATION
Applications are referred to the concerned departments who shall assign the plot based on the applicant’s specific needs.
Step 2: PLOT ALLOCATION
Upon allocation of land, a notification shall be sent to the investor with details of all relevant required procedures, along with a copy of the usufruct agreement.
The team will follow up the progress in order to sign the usufruct agreement within (3) months from the date on which the notification is sent to the investor. Within this period, the investor should revert and officially communicate his interest on the allotted land, otherwise the request will be cancelled.
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Step 3
SIGN
Come on board & start your journey with SEZAD
Step 3: SIGN
SEZAD is delighted to arrange a tour for you around the allotted land at Duqm and upon confirming your interest, you will be invited to sign a usufruct agreement granting you a long-term lease over the plot.
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One Stop Shop
Investing in Oman has never been easier! A streamlined, custom-designed procedure
by the Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm helps potential investors to start their projects easily.
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