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[rustyrockets]

Apparently it is happening and it is already being reviewed by the majlis alshura. Do you think it will actually transform in reality? how will it impact Oman's attractiveness for foreign workers?

for more info: http://www.timesofoman.com/article/72758/Oman/Government/Economic-and-Financial-Committee-at-Majlis-Al-Shura-to-form-working-teams-to-study-specific-draft-laws

[travelbug66]

Having read the article, I don't think there is anything to worry about too soon. The Omani Government is already considering raising the tax on companies profits from 12 to 15 percent, and even that is raising a lot of debate. Currently companies with income less than 300,000 riyals are exempt from paying taxes. Before they even think of personal income tax, they will start with taxing companies.

[1st Sgt Welsh]

I'm only on my second year here and this is the second time for me that this has come up. Apparently, it's been discussed off and on for years and not much has ever come of it. However, with oil prices the way they are....