Oman.
Foreign nationals can take full freehold title in Oman, but only inside government-designated Integrated Tourism Complexes, where gross rental yields run 5–8%. An August 2025 relaunch of the investor-residency programme now turns a qualifying purchase into renewable long-term residency — and for now there is no personal income, capital-gains or annual property tax.
Why the Sultanate, and why now.
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Freehold, but inside the lines
Non-Omanis can own outright freehold (or long-leasehold usufruct) only within state-designated Integrated Tourism Complexes and a handful of approved zones; outside them, foreign ownership stays restricted.
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A purchase that buys residency
Since the 31 August 2025 relaunch, real estate worth OMR 250,000 secures a renewable five-year investor visa covering your family, while OMR 500,000 unlocks a ten-year permit.
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A genuinely low-tax base
There is no annual property tax and no capital-gains tax on resale, and personal income stays untaxed until a 5% rate above OMR 42,000 begins in 2028. Budget for a 3% municipal tax on rent and a 3% registration fee.
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Yield at a lower entry price
ITC communities typically deliver gross rental yields of 5–8%, with prime Muscat districts reaching 6–9%, at price points well below comparable Gulf capitals.
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Stable, scenic and diversifying
One of the region's safest and most naturally dramatic countries, Oman is channelling its Vision 2040 strategy into tourism and infrastructure, targeting 11.7 million annual visitors by 2040.
In figures.
Key areas.
MuscatThe capital concentrates the deepest freehold supply, the strongest expat tenant demand and the highest transaction liquidity in the country.
Al Mouj MuscatThe flagship waterfront ITC — marina, golf course and beachfront apartments — remains the benchmark address for international buyers.
YitiSite of the billion-dollar Sustainable City eco-ITC near Muscat, a net-zero community now selling out and reaching full operation from 2026.
SalalahOman's lush southern coast, cooled each summer by the khareef monsoon; Dhofar is forecast to be the fastest-growing regional market.
MusandamThe dramatic northern fjord peninsula, prized for second homes, world-class diving and seclusion along the Strait of Hormuz.
A senior advisor, on your side.
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- A comparable-sales note on every line
- The whole purchase handled remotely if you prefer