---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "middle_east", "menafatf", "legal"]
aliases: ["OM", "OMN", "عُمان"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--oman]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.cbo.gov.om"
    url: "https://www.cbo.gov.om"
    type: "official"
---

#  Oman (OM) — Crypto Regulation

> Oman has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--middle-east|middle east]] |
| Currency | [[entity--omr|OMR]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% - no personal income tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 15% CIT on corporate crypto profits |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No personal tax; corporate income at 15% |
| Airdrop Tax | No personal tax |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--cbo|CBO]] / CMA Oman |
| Framework | Oman Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework 2024 |
| Ease | moderate |
| Cost | $25,000 - $75,000 |
| Timeline | 4-9 months |

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** unregulated

## Stablecoins

**Status:** unregulated

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.038/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 2% |
| Climate | arid |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal with low electricity costs but limited renewable energy; infrastructure is fair with moderate internet and data center quality.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 46/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: research

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.cbo.gov.om](https://www.cbo.gov.om)