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IFC Oman Board
Appointed by royal order and chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, the Board sets strategic direction for the entire centre — approving regulations and overseeing each of the three operating authorities.
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 Foundations
- 01ThreeIndependent Governing Bodies
- 02Common LawTailored Legal Foundation
- 03FATF · IOSCOInternationally Aligned Standards
- 04CrossroadsOf the Gulf, Indian Subcontinent and East Africa
Governance
Four independent bodies. One mandate.
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IFC Oman Authority
The operational engine of the centre. The Authority registers and licenses businesses, maintains the Companies Registrar, and manages real estate and infrastructure.
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IFC Oman Regulatory Authority
An independent regulator with full supervisory powers. The Regulatory Authority authorizes and oversees all financial and ancillary services within the centre, operating at FATF and IOSCO standards.
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Dispute Resolution Authority
Independent courts and arbitration, operating under a common-law framework, with a court of first instance and a court of appeal. All judgments are issued in the name of His Majesty the Sultan, binding the rule of law to the highest sovereign authority.
Why IFC Oman
A jurisdiction built on credibility.
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Common-law foundation
An independent common-law framework, drawn from leading international jurisdictions, with its own Dispute Resolution Authority for courts and arbitration.
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Independent regulation
Authorisation and supervision by the IFC Oman Regulatory Authority, aligned with FATF, IOSCO and AML/CFT standards.
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Strategic position
At the crossroads of the Gulf, the Indian subcontinent and East Africa, anchored in Oman's longstanding international relationships.
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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.
Banking & Capital Markets
Wholesale banking, investment banking, capital markets and Islamic finance, supervised by the IFC Oman Regulatory Authority under internationally aligned standards.
Asset & Wealth Management
Funds, family offices, private banking and discretionary management, supported by an internationally aligned legal and regulatory framework.
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.
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