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How We Help You with Payroll & Compliance in Ghana

Whether you're hiring your first employee or managing hundreds, our team helps you navigate local laws and execute flawless payroll.

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Payroll Outsourcing

Accurate, compliant payroll processing—including local tax filings, reporting, and payslip delivery.

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Employer of Record

Hire employees without a legal entity. We act as legal employer and handle all compliance responsibilities.

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Payroll Software – Oman

Global payroll software built for complexity—configurable, compliant, and integrated with your HR stack.

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Compliance Services

Tax and statutory support for onboarding, terminations, and filings in
Oman
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Oman at a Glance

Whether you're hiring your first employee or expanding an existing team, understanding the local employment landscape is essential. From visa requirements and statutory benefits to payroll taxes and regulatory oversight, this section provides a practical overview of what employers need to know to stay compliant and operate effectively in 

Oman
Work Permits & Visas
  • Visa types include: Work Visa, Temporary Work Visa, Employment Contracting Visa, Family Joining Visa, and Student Visa.
  • Work visas are employer-sponsored and generally valid for two years.
  • Employees must be aged 21–60 and match the role listed on the labour permit.
  • Some nationalities require additional authorisation and medical certificates.
  • Residence cards must be obtained within 30 days of arrival and are valid for two years.
Payroll
  • Payroll is processed monthly in Oman.
  • Income includes salary, bonuses, overtime, allowances, and taxable benefits.
  • Deductions may include social security, retirement, healthcare (for expatriates), loans, and salary advances.
  • Employer contributions apply to social security, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation.
Employment Contracts
  • Contracts must be in writing; non-Arabic contracts require an Arabic translation.
  • Probation: Up to 3 months for monthly-paid employees; 1 month for others.
  • Working hours: 45 hours per week; 30 hours during Ramadan.
  • Overtime:
    • 125% for daytime hours
    • 150% for night work
  • Notice period:
    • 30 days for monthly-paid employees
    • 15 days for others
  • Severance:
    • 15 days’ basic pay per year for first 3 years
    • 30 days’ basic pay per year thereafter
  • Non-compete clauses limited to 2 years and specific geographic areas.
Employee Benefits
  • Social Security:
    • Employee: 7%
    • Employer: 10.5%
  • Unemployment insurance: 1% employee + 1% employer.
  • Workers’ compensation: 1% employer contribution.
  • Annual leave: 30 days per year after 6 months of service.
  • Sick leave: Up to 10 weeks annually; first 2 weeks fully paid.
  • Maternity leave: 98 days fully paid.
  • Paternity leave: 7 days fully paid.
  • Public holidays: 13–15 paid days annually.
  • Additional leave includes marriage, Hajj, compassionate, and study leave.
Tax Overview
  • Tax year: 1 January – 31 December.
  • Personal Income Tax:
    • No PIT currently in force.
    • Personal Income Tax scheduled to take effect from 1 January 2028.
  • Tax residency:
    • Omani citizens
    • Non-residents present in Oman for more than 183 days.
  • Double Taxation Agreements: Oman has DTAs with multiple countries.
Personal Income Tax
Tax Type Rate Notes Effective Date
Personal Income Tax 0% No personal income tax currently applied Until 31 Dec 2027
Personal Income Tax TBC Personal income tax legislation announced From 1 Jan 2028

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With over 30 years of experience managing payroll and compliance across continents, we’re a trusted partner to enterprises in

Oman

and beyond.

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Support

Experts with deep local knowledge guide you through every step—onboarding, payroll, compliance—ensuring smooth operations in

Oman
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Trust

Global enterprises and Fortune 500s rely on us for consistent, compliant payroll delivery across complex, multi-country environments

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Scalable

Our solutions adapt as you grow, whether you're hiring your first local employee or scaling an international team

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Compliance

Stay ahead of legal changes. We ensure your payroll and employment practices remain fully compliant with

Oman

's laws

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