Fintax Support Limited

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services in Oman

Omani businesses must maintain IFRS-compliant accounting records supporting OTA VAT returns at 5%, corporate income tax filings at 15%, and PASI social insurance contributions.

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Omani businesses must maintain IFRS-compliant accounting records supporting OTA VAT returns at 5%, corporate income tax filings at 15%, and PASI social insurance contributions. Fintax Support Limited manages monthly bookkeeping in OMR on Odoo, Zoho, and QuickBooks, reconciling bank accounts and coding transactions for OTA VAT on standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt supplies. We track ICV-qualifying local expenditures, prepare PASI payroll journals, and produce management accounts aligned with MOCIIP and OCCI reporting requirements.

Accounting & Bookkeeping services in Oman

Regulatory Framework

OTA requires businesses to maintain accounting records for ten years under Royal Decree 53/2019. VAT returns must be filed within 30 days of the tax period end. PASI contributions must be calculated and remitted monthly for Omani employees. Corporate income tax at 15% applies to Omani establishments and permanent establishments of foreign entities.

OTA (Oman Tax Authority)

Our Accounting & Bookkeeping Services in Oman

OTA-Compliant Bookkeeping

Maintain accounting records that meet Oman Tax Authority (OTA) requirements for VAT, corporate income tax, and audit readiness across MOCIIP-registered LLCs and branch offices. OTA-compliant bookkeeping ensures every transaction is documented, coded in OMR, and retained for the statutory ten-year period under Royal Decree 14/2019 so your business is ready for OTA inspection at all times.

Ten-year OTA record retention

Accounting records maintained for at least ten years under Royal Decree 14/2019, supporting OTA VAT audits and corporate tax reviews.

MOCIIP & OCCI coverage

Bookkeeping structured for MOCIIP commercial registration entities with OCCI membership and OTA tax enrollment requirements.

OMR functional currency

All transactions recorded with OMR as the functional currency, with foreign currency revaluation at Central Bank of Oman accepted rates.

Digital document storage

Tax invoices, credit notes, contracts, and bank statements stored and indexed for OTA audit and MOCIIP compliance review.

How It Works

1

Compliance assessment

Review your MOCIIP registration, OTA VAT and tax card status, OCCI membership, and current record-keeping gaps.

2

Chart of accounts setup

Configure IFRS-compliant accounts in OMR with VAT and corporate tax coding dimensions for Oman operations.

3

Daily transaction recording

Post sales, purchases, expenses, and payroll with supporting documentation attached to each ledger entry.

4

Retention and audit readiness

Archive records per OTA ten-year retention requirements and prepare monthly compliance checklists for tax filing support.

The Oman Tax Authority requires all VAT-registered and corporate income tax payers to maintain complete accounting records that accurately reflect every transaction. Under Royal Decree 14/2019, records must be retained for at least ten years from the end of the relevant tax period and be available for OTA inspection on request. Records must be sufficient to reconstruct VAT returns filed under Royal Decree 121/2020 β€” which introduced VAT at 5% effective April 2021 β€” and corporate income tax returns at 15% on taxable income. We configure bookkeeping workflows for MOCIIP-registered LLCs, sole establishments, and branch offices of foreign companies, ensuring OMR is used as the functional currency with proper foreign exchange translation per IAS 21. Digital storage of tax invoices, contracts, bank statements, and PASI payroll records supports OTA audits, MOCIIP annual renewal, and OCCI compliance requirements. ICV-qualifying local expenditure is tracked separately where government contracting obligations apply.

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IFRS-Compliant Financial Statements

Prepare financial statements under IFRS as adopted by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and MOCIIP β€” the mandatory standard for Omani companies. IFRS-compliant statements support OTA corporate income tax filing, CMA listed company disclosure, bank covenant reporting, and statutory audit requirements with OMR as the presentation currency.

IFRS as adopted by CMA

Statements prepared under IFRS standards applicable to CMA and MOCIIP financial reporting requirements in Oman.

Primary financial statements

Statement of financial position, profit or loss, cash flows, and changes in equity with required note disclosures.

OMR presentation currency

All amounts presented in OMR with foreign currency translation per IAS 21 for multi-currency operations.

OTA & audit readiness

Financial statements formatted for OTA corporate tax return attachment and statutory audit submission to MOCIIP.

How It Works

1

Accounting policy documentation

Document IFRS accounting policies for revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, and fixed assets per CMA requirements.

2

Trial balance and adjustments

Post year-end accruals, depreciation, impairment assessments, and deferred tax provisions under IFRS.

3

Financial statement preparation

Compile primary statements and notes covering related-party transactions, segment reporting, and contingencies.

4

Director approval and filing

Present draft statements for board sign-off and coordinate with auditors for MOCIIP and OTA submissions.

Omani companies must prepare financial statements under IFRS as adopted by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and required by MOCIIP for commercial registration entities, with OMR as the functional and presentation currency. CMA-listed companies on the Muscat Stock Exchange face enhanced IFRS disclosure obligations under CMA regulations. IFRS-compliant statements are required for OTA corporate income tax return filing under Royal Decree 14/2019 at 15% on taxable income, statutory audit submissions for MOCIIP renewal, and bank lending covenants. We prepare the full suite of primary statements β€” statement of financial position, statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of cash flows, and statement of changes in equity β€” with notes covering revenue under IFRS 15, leases under IFRS 16, and related-party disclosures. For businesses with VAT-registered operations under Royal Decree 121/2020, we ensure correct VAT treatment is reflected in the financial statements with OTA-ready supporting schedules.

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VAT Input/Output Tracking (5%)

Code every transaction for Omani VAT at 5% standard, zero-rated, or exempt treatment with accurate input and output tax tracking for OTA VAT returns. VAT-ready accounting under Royal Decree 121/2020 handles reverse charge on imported services, export supplies, and exempt categories so your recoverable input tax is maximised within OTA rules.

Output tax tracking

Sales coded by VAT treatment β€” standard 5%, zero-rated exports, and exempt supplies including financial services.

Input tax recovery

Purchase VAT coded for full, partial, or blocked recovery per OTA input tax apportionment rules.

Reverse charge mechanism

Imported services accounted with self-assessed output and recoverable input VAT under Royal Decree 121/2020.

OTA VAT return readiness

Trial balance mapped to OTA VAT return boxes for monthly or quarterly portal submission within 30 days.

How It Works

1

VAT coding framework

Configure nominal accounts and tax codes for standard 5%, zero-rated, exempt, and reverse charge transactions.

2

Transaction classification

Code daily sales and purchases with correct VAT treatment including export and exempt supply categories.

3

Input tax apportionment

Calculate recoverable input tax where the business makes both taxable and exempt supplies.

4

VAT return reconciliation

Reconcile output and input tax accounts to OTA VAT return figures before portal filing.

Oman introduced VAT at 5% in April 2021 under Royal Decree 121/2020, applying to most domestic supplies of goods and services with zero-rated treatment for exports and certain categories including international transport. Exempt supplies β€” including financial services, residential property, and local public transport β€” do not attract output VAT but restrict input tax recovery on related costs. Businesses must maintain separate tracking of output tax collected and input tax paid, filing VAT returns via the OTA portal within 30 days of the tax period end. Mandatory registration applies when taxable supplies exceed OMR 38,500 in the preceding 12 months. Reverse charge applies to imported services, requiring self-assessment of output VAT with corresponding input recovery. We configure your accounting system to classify every transaction correctly β€” including export sales, exempt supplies, and cross-border service imports β€” ensuring OTA VAT return values reconcile directly from your general ledger with records retained for ten years under Royal Decree 14/2019.

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Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation

Reconcile OMR, USD, EUR, and other currency business accounts against your nominal ledger monthly so cash positions are accurate and OTA records are complete. Bank reconciliation is the foundation of Omani-compliant bookkeeping β€” unreconciled accounts undermine VAT returns, corporate income tax filings, and statutory audit submissions.

Multi-currency reconciliation

OMR, USD, EUR, and GBP accounts reconciled with foreign exchange gain/loss posted per IAS 21.

Bank feed integration

Open banking feeds connected to Zoho, QuickBooks, or Odoo for automated transaction import from Omani banks.

OTA audit defence

Reconciled bank records satisfy OTA record-keeping obligations under the ten-year retention requirement.

PASI salary account matching

Salary payment accounts reconciled to PASI payroll journal entries and employer contribution remittances.

How It Works

1

Account inventory and feed setup

Catalog all business bank and card accounts across Omani and international banks with feed configuration.

2

Transaction matching

Match each bank line to posted nominal entries, flagging unmatched items for investigation.

3

FX revaluation

Revalue foreign currency balances at period-end Central Bank of Oman rates with gain/loss posting.

4

Reconciliation sign-off

Finalise reconciliation reports confirming bank balance equals book balance for each account monthly.

Accurate bank reconciliation is essential for OTA-compliant record-keeping β€” the Oman Tax Authority expects accounting records to reflect actual cash movements supported by bank statements retained for the statutory ten-year period under Royal Decree 14/2019. Omani businesses commonly operate multiple currency accounts β€” OMR for local operations, USD for international trade, and EUR for European suppliers β€” requiring monthly reconciliation with IAS 21 foreign exchange revaluation at Central Bank of Oman rates. We reconcile all business accounts including PASI salary payment accounts, corporate credit cards, and payment gateway settlement accounts. Unreconciled accounts delay OTA VAT return preparation under Royal Decree 121/2020 and create discrepancies in corporate income tax taxable income calculations at 15%. Clean monthly reconciliations reduce OTA audit risk and satisfy MOCIIP requirements for statutory IFRS financial statement audits.

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Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

Track what you owe vendors and what customers owe you with disciplined AP and AR workflows that protect OMR cash flow and support IFRS accrual accounting. We manage bill entry, invoice tracking, ageing reports, and payment scheduling with OTA withholding tax deduction on cross-border vendor payments so you never miss a remittance deadline or lose revenue to uncollected receivables.

OMR cash flow control

Ageing schedules and payment calendars so you optimize vendor timing without damaging supplier relationships.

IFRS accrual accuracy

AP and AR balances recorded when incurred, supporting proper IFRS/CMA financial statements and OTA tax computations.

OTA withholding tax on AP

Cross-border vendor payments coded with correct WHT rates and OTA remittance tracking per Royal Decree 14/2019.

Receivable follow-up tracking

Outstanding invoices monitored with ageing buckets so overdue accounts are flagged before write-off.

How It Works

1

AP and AR workflow design

Define bill approval process, invoice numbering, payment terms, and withholding tax deduction procedures for non-resident vendors.

2

Bill and invoice entry

Enter vendor bills and customer invoices with correct GL coding, due dates, VAT treatment, and OTA withholding tax coding.

3

Ageing and payment scheduling

Generate AP and AR ageing reports and coordinate payment runs aligned with your OMR cash position.

4

Period-end reconciliation

Reconcile AP and AR sub-ledgers to the general ledger and accrue unmatched items at month-end.

Effective accounts payable and receivable management keeps Omani businesses liquid while maintaining the accrual records IFRS/CMA and the OTA expect on corporate income tax returns under Royal Decree 14/2019. We enter vendor bills when received β€” not when paid β€” so expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period with VAT input tax coded per Royal Decree 121/2020. Customer invoices are tracked through ageing schedules, and we flag overdue receivables before they become uncollectible bad debts requiring IFRS impairment documentation. On the AP side, cross-border payments to non-resident vendors trigger OTA withholding tax obligations on royalties, interest, dividends, and technical services, with remittance due within prescribed deadlines via the OTA portal. We maintain withholding tax registers reconciled to OTA filings and store certificates for the ten-year retention period. Payment scheduling is coordinated with your cash flow forecasts and PASI contribution obligations so you avoid overdrafts while meeting OTA remittance deadlines. Month-end AP and AR reconciliations ensure sub-ledger balances match your general ledger for clean IFRS financial statements.

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Monthly & Quarterly Management Accounts

Receive timely profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports in OMR that give Omani directors visibility into performance between year-end IFRS filings. Management accounts support OTA corporate tax provision planning, VAT cash flow forecasting under Royal Decree 121/2020, and board-level decisions without waiting for annual statutory audit submissions.

Monthly P&L and balance sheet

Management reports in OMR with variance commentary on revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses.

Cash flow forecasting

OMR cash receipts and payments projected to support OTA VAT, corporate tax, and PASI contribution planning.

KPI dashboards

Gross margin, debtor days, and overhead ratios tracked for Omani director and investor reporting.

Quarterly board packages

Consolidated quarterly reports with year-to-date performance against budget and prior year comparatives.

How It Works

1

Reporting calendar setup

Agree monthly close dates, report format, and KPI metrics aligned to your board or management needs.

2

Monthly close execution

Reconcile accounts, post accruals and prepayments, and finalise OMR trial balance by agreed close date.

3

Management report preparation

Generate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow with comparative prior period and budget columns in OMR.

4

Review and delivery

Walk through variances with directors and update OTA corporate tax provision estimates each quarter.

Omani companies file statutory IFRS accounts annually for MOCIIP renewal and OTA corporate income tax purposes, but directors need interim visibility to manage cash, tax obligations, and operations throughout the year. Monthly management accounts provide P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow in OMR between statutory filings. Reports inform OTA corporate tax provision estimates under Royal Decree 14/2019 β€” helping you set aside OMR for the 15% rate on taxable income due within four months of year-end. VAT cash flow forecasting ensures sufficient OMR liquidity for monthly or quarterly VAT payments due within 30 days of each tax period end under Royal Decree 121/2020. For businesses tracking ICV-qualifying local expenditures for government contracting, management accounts segregate qualifying costs from non-qualifying spend. We reconcile management accounts to OTA-ready bookkeeping records so year-end IFRS/CMA statements require minimal reconstruction.

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Cloud Accounting Setup (Zoho, QuickBooks, Odoo)

Configure cloud accounting platforms for Oman operations with OMR functional currency, OTA VAT tax codes under Royal Decree 121/2020, corporate tax reporting dimensions, and bank feed integration. We set up Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, or Odoo Accounting with IFRS-compliant chart of accounts, PASI payroll journal templates, and OTA-compatible reporting.

Platform selection guidance

Zoho, QuickBooks, or Odoo recommended based on transaction volume, integrations, and multi-entity needs.

Oman chart of accounts

IFRS-compliant COA with OMR base currency, OTA VAT 5% tax codes, and corporate tax reporting dimensions pre-configured.

Bank and payment feeds

Omani bank feeds, PASI payroll integration, and vendor payment workflows established.

Team access and workflows

User roles, approval workflows, and document attachment policies configured for OTA ten-year record retention.

How It Works

1

Requirements assessment

Evaluate transaction volume, entity structure, integration needs, and budget to select the optimal platform.

2

System configuration

Set up company profile, OMR functional currency, IFRS chart of accounts, and OTA VAT 5% tax codes.

3

Integration and migration

Connect bank feeds, import opening balances, migrate historical data, and configure PASI payroll journal links.

4

Training and handover

Train your team on daily posting, VAT coding, and report generation with ongoing support options.

Cloud accounting platforms streamline Oman bookkeeping by automating bank feeds, VAT calculations, and financial reporting in OMR. Zoho Books offers strong multi-currency support and competitive pricing for SMEs, QuickBooks Online provides widespread accountant familiarity across the GCC, and Odoo Accounting integrates operations, inventory, and accounting in a single platform β€” ideal for trading and project-based businesses. We configure your chosen platform with an IFRS-compliant chart of accounts aligned with CMA reporting requirements, OTA VAT tax codes for standard 5%, zero-rated, exempt, and reverse charge transactions under Royal Decree 121/2020, and reporting dimensions for corporate income tax under Royal Decree 14/2019. Bank feeds from Bank Muscat, National Bank of Oman, HSBC Oman, and international banks are connected for automated transaction import. For multi-entity structures, Odoo and Zoho support consolidated OMR reporting with entity-level OTA tax tracking and ICV expenditure categorisation.

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Multi-Entity & Multi-Currency Accounting

Manage consolidated books across MOCIIP LLCs, branch offices, and regional holding structures with OMR functional currency reporting and foreign currency transaction tracking. Multi-entity accounting handles inter-company transactions, transfer pricing documentation support, and separate OTA tax tracking per entity.

MOCIIP entity management

Separate ledgers for MOCIIP-registered LLCs and branch offices with consolidated OMR reporting.

Multi-currency transactions

USD, EUR, GBP, and SAR transactions recorded with IAS 21 translation and period-end revaluation.

Inter-company reconciliation

Inter-entity sales, management fees, and cost recharges matched and eliminated on consolidation.

Transfer pricing support

Related-party transaction records maintained for OTA transfer pricing documentation under Royal Decree 14/2019.

How It Works

1

Entity structure mapping

Document group structure, ownership percentages, functional currencies, and OTA tax registration per entity.

2

Individual entity setup

Configure separate accounting instances with entity-specific VAT registration and corporate tax reporting dimensions.

3

Inter-company processing

Post and reconcile inter-entity transactions with transfer pricing support documentation.

4

Consolidation and reporting

Produce consolidated OMR management accounts and entity-level IFRS statements for OTA and MOCIIP filing.

Many Omani business groups operate across MOCIIP-registered LLCs, branch offices of foreign companies, and regional holding structures β€” each with separate OTA VAT and corporate income tax registrations under Royal Decree 14/2019 and Royal Decree 121/2020. Multi-entity accounting requires separate general ledgers per entity with OMR as the functional currency for Oman operations, while foreign subsidiaries may report in USD or other currencies translated at consolidation per IAS 21. Inter-company transactions β€” management fees, shared service recharges, royalty payments, and loan balances β€” must be recorded at arm's length prices with documentation supporting OTA transfer pricing requirements and withholding tax obligations on cross-border payments. Each VAT-registered entity maintains separate input and output tax registers reconciled to individual OTA returns. We maintain entity-level books, reconcile inter-company balances monthly, and produce consolidated OMR management reports alongside individual IFRS statements for each entity's MOCIIP renewal and OTA filing obligations, with records retained for ten years.

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Year-End Financial Statement Preparation

Close your fiscal year with adjusted trial balances, IFRS financial statements, and supporting schedules ready for your auditor, OTA corporate tax filing, or MOCIIP submission. Year-end preparation includes accruals, depreciation entries, PASI provisions, and VAT reconciliations so your corporate income tax return starts from accurate OMR books.

Adjusting journal entries

Year-end accruals, deferrals, depreciation, PASI provisions, and prepaid adjustments posted before auditor handoff.

IFRS financial statements

Complete P&L, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and equity rollforward in OMR for the fiscal year.

OTA tax reconciliation

Adjusted trial balance mapped to OTA corporate income tax return categories with VAT reconciliation schedules.

MOCIIP & CMA submission ready

Audit-ready IFRS statements formatted for MOCIIP renewal and CMA listed company disclosure requirements.

How It Works

1

Pre-close account review

Review all accounts for miscodings, unreconciled items, and missing documentation before year-end close.

2

Adjusting entries preparation

Post accruals, depreciation, PASI provisions, prepaid amortization, and inventory adjustments for the fiscal year.

3

Financial statement compilation

Prepare IFRS income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement with comparative prior year in OMR.

4

Auditor and OTA package delivery

Deliver adjusted trial balance, IFRS statements, VAT reconciliations, and supporting workpapers.

Year-end financial statement preparation bridges your monthly bookkeeping and OTA corporate income tax filing, ensuring your auditor receives complete, adjusted IFRS records before the four-month filing deadline under Royal Decree 14/2019. We post all necessary adjusting entries β€” accrued expenses, deferred revenue, prepaid insurance amortization, payroll and PASI accruals, and bad debt reserves β€” so your financial statements reflect the full fiscal year under IFRS as adopted by the CMA. VAT input and output tax accounts are reconciled to OTA return filings under Royal Decree 121/2020. End-of-service benefit provisions are updated per Omani Labour Law requirements. The final package includes an adjusted trial balance mapped to OTA corporate income tax return categories at 15%, formal IFRS financial statements in OMR, and supporting workpapers that satisfy MOCIIP renewal, CMA listed company, and bank covenant requirements β€” all retained for the ten-year period mandated by Royal Decree 14/2019.

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Outsourced CFO & Financial Controller Services

Access senior finance leadership on a fractional basis β€” financial strategy, OTA tax planning, OMR cash flow management, and board reporting for Omani businesses without a full-time CFO. Outsourced CFO services bridge the gap between day-to-day bookkeeping and strategic financial decision-making across MOCIIP-registered operations.

Strategic financial leadership

Fractional CFO providing financial strategy, budgeting, and investor relations for Omani growth businesses.

Cash flow & tax planning

OTA corporate tax and VAT cash flow forecasting with provision planning under Royal Decree 14/2019 and 121/2020.

Board and investor reporting

Monthly board packs, KPI dashboards, and investor update reports in OMR with IFRS/CMA-aligned metrics.

OTA compliance oversight

Supervise VAT and corporate income tax filing readiness with MOCIIP and ICV reporting coordination.

How It Works

1

Financial health assessment

Review current books, OTA compliance status, OMR cash position, and reporting gaps across all entities.

2

Finance function design

Define reporting calendar, KPI framework, approval workflows, and team structure for your growth stage.

3

Ongoing financial leadership

Monthly close oversight, board reporting, budget variance analysis, and OTA tax cash planning.

4

Strategic advisory

Support fundraising, MOCIIP expansion, ICV certification strategy, and M&A financial due diligence.

Growing Omani businesses often outgrow basic bookkeeping but cannot justify a full-time CFO β€” particularly scaling trading companies, government contractors pursuing ICV certification, and multi-entity groups navigating MOCIIP and OTA compliance. An outsourced CFO provides strategic financial leadership including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, corporate tax planning under Royal Decree 14/2019 at 15%, and VAT cash flow management for OTA returns due within 30 days under Royal Decree 121/2020. We oversee monthly close processes, prepare board-ready financial packages in OMR aligned with IFRS/CMA standards, and advise on ICV expenditure structuring to improve tender eligibility for government and oil & gas contracts. For CMA-listed companies, we coordinate IFRS reporting timelines with regulatory filing deadlines. For businesses preparing for investment rounds or bank facilities, we produce IFRS-aligned financial models and due diligence data rooms. Our fractional model provides senior finance expertise at a fraction of full-time cost, with OTA records maintained for the full ten-year retention period.

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