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IFC Oman

A new home for global capital.

IFC Oman is an independent international financial centre, established by Royal Decree 8/2026 to advance Oman Vision 2040 — operating under common-law principles and internationally aligned regulation.

Who We Are

Building a credible, common-law financial centre.

Established by Royal Decree 8/2026, IFC Oman is being built as an independent, common-law financial centre under Oman Vision 2040 — engaging banks, asset and wealth managers, insurance and reinsurance firms, fintech and innovators, family offices, and professional services.

Anchored in international standards, including FATF, IOSCO and AML/CFT requirements, and supported by independent governance, IFC Oman is built to grow at the pace of credibility.

The Sultanate

Built where the world's trade routes meet.

The Sultanate of Oman is a stable, sovereign nation with one of the longest continuous diplomatic traditions in the region — measured, principled, and trusted as a regional convener. It sits at the meeting point of the Gulf, the Indian subcontinent and East Africa, anchored by deep maritime heritage and modern infrastructure.

Under Oman Vision 2040, the Sultanate is advancing economic diversification, institutional modernisation and credible long-term growth. IFC Oman is a cornerstone of that strategy.

The Sultanate of Oman
The Foundations
  • 01
    Three
    Independent Governing Bodies
  • 02
    Common Law
    Tailored Legal Foundation
  • 03
    FATF · IOSCO
    Internationally Aligned Standards
  • 04
    Crossroads
    Of the Gulf, Indian Subcontinent and East Africa
Governance

Three independent bodies. One mandate.

01
Authority

IFC Oman Authority

Operates the centre, administers its frameworks and houses the Companies Registrar.

02
Authority

IFC Oman Regulatory Authority

Independent authorisation and supervision of financial services activity, aligned with international standards.

03
Authority

Dispute Resolution Authority

Independent IFC Oman Courts and arbitration, under the centre's common-law framework.

04
Authority

Higher Board

Strategic oversight, reporting directly to His Majesty The Sultan.

Why IFC Oman

A jurisdiction built on credibility.

01

Common-law foundation

An independent common-law framework, drawn from leading international jurisdictions, with its own Dispute Resolution Authority for courts and arbitration.

02

Independent regulation

Authorisation and supervision by the IFC Oman Regulatory Authority, aligned with FATF, IOSCO and AML/CFT standards.

03

Strategic position

At the crossroads of the Gulf, the Indian subcontinent and East Africa, anchored in Oman's longstanding international relationships.

04

Institutional character

Built on Oman's reputation for measured, principled engagement, an institution designed for credibility, trust and long-term resilience.

What We Offer

Purpose-built for international finance.

  • 01

    Banking & Capital Markets

    Wholesale banking, investment banking, capital markets and Islamic finance, supervised by the IFC Oman Regulatory Authority under internationally aligned standards.

  • 02

    Asset & Wealth Management

    Funds, family offices, private banking and discretionary management, supported by an internationally aligned legal and regulatory framework.

  • 03

    FinTech & Innovation

    An evidence-based approach to digital assets, payments, RegTech, InsurTech and capital-markets innovation, designed for responsible innovation under common law.

News & Insights

Perspectives from IFC Oman.

Perspective·May 2026

Why common law matters for institutional capital

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Outlook·Apr 2026

Oman's long-term role in regional finance

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Regulation·Mar 2026

Building a regulatory framework that earns trust

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Innovation·Feb 2026

FinTech in the region: a deliberate approach

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Engage with us early.

Whether you are an institution exploring a future presence in IFC Oman, a financial-services firm preparing for our regulatory framework, or a partner building the centre with us, we are ready to start the conversation.

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