BUSINESS LAWS OF OMAN
Advisory Editors & Translators: SNR Denton, Oman
Introduction: Alastair Hirst, Consultant, SNR Denton
Expert translations from Arabic into English of Omani business laws, with commentary
The publication contains expert translations from Arabic into English of Omani business legislation, and is regularly updated and expanded. SNR Denton, the international law firm, is contributing its own expert translations into English of all the laws published in Business Laws of Oman. The firm's commentary on the legislation is presented in the form of notes adjacent to the text of the laws.
SNR Denton is Advisor to Business Laws of Oman
The international law firm SNR Denton, which has had an office in Oman since 1981, is Advisor to the publication in the selection of laws for translation and for the subsequent Updating Service. The firm has in-depth knowledge of the corporate vehicles available in Oman and its experience includes, among many other matters, the establishment of branches, joint ventures, limited liability companies, and closed and publicly listed joint stock companies. SNRDenton regularly advises companies and banks on a wide variety of regulatory compliance issues and on corporate responsibilities.
Introduction from Alastair Hirst, Consultant, SNRDenton
Alastair Hirst has spent most of his professional life practising business law in the Gulf region, and has had a continuous involvement in Oman legal work for more than 30 years. He is proficient in Arabic for all professional purposes, & is a visiting lecturer in Oman business law at Sultan Qaboos University. He was the founder of SNRDenton's practice in Oman, and is now a consultant with the firm, working in Oman & the UAE.
Available in print or online
Business Laws of Oman is available either as a print publication in looseleaf format in a strong binder, or online. Both media are regularly updated.
CONTENTS
Introduction to business law in Oman
by Alastair Hirst, SNR Denton
Civil & Commercial Procedure Legislatio
- Law of Civil & Commercial procedure, Royal Decree 29/2002, as amended by Royal Decree No 92/2005
- Evidence Law in Civil & Commercial Transactions – Royal Decree 68/2008
Commercial Legislation
- The Law of Commerce - Sultani Decree 55/1990
- The Oman Foreign Capital Investment Law - Sultani Decree 102/94 as amended & with comment on the amendment of this law by the operation of Sultani Decree 112/2000
- The Commercial Agencies Law - Sultani Decree 26/77 as amended & with comment on the amendment of this law by the operation of Sultani Decree 112/2000
- Telecommunications Regulation Law - Sultani Decree 30/2002
- Law of Electronic Transactions - Sultani Decree 69/2008
Corporate Legislation
- The Commercial Companies Law - Sultani Decree 04/1974 as amended
- Rules for Electing Directors of SAOG Companies, & Liabilities of Directors - Ministerial Decision 137/2002 as amended
Banking & Finance Legislation
- The Capital Market Law – Sultani Decree 80/1998 as amended
- Executive Regulations of the Capital Market Law - Decision No 1/2009
- The Banking Law - Royal Decree 114/2000
- The Banking Law - Royal Decree 7/1974
Taxation
- The Income Tax Law - Sultani Decree 28/2009
Labour & Immigration
- The Labour Law - Sultani Decree 35/2003 as amended
Intellectual Property Legislation
- Copyright & Related Rights Law - Sultani Decree 65/2008
- Implementing Regulations under the Copyright & Related Rights Law - Ministerial Decision 103/2008
- Industrial Property Rights Law - Sultani Decree 67/2008 as amended
- Implementing Regulations under the Industrial Property Rights Law - Ministerial Decree 105/2008
Arbitration Legislation
- The Law of Arbitration in Civil & Commercial Disputes - Sultani Decree 47/1997 as amended
Real Estate Legislation
- Land Law – Royal Decree 5/198
- The Land Register Law – Royal Decree 2/98
- The Law of Expropriation of property for public Use – Royal Decree 64/1978
- The Law Regulating the Ownership of Real Estate by Nationals of GCC States – Royal Decree 21/2004
- Tenancy Law – Royal Decree 6/1989
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