Commercial office space is readily available. Advertising is most commonly done through newspapers and promotional fliers. Oman's English and Arabic language newspapers accept advertising. Both are dailies published 7 days a week. Two independent business monthly magazines are expected to begin publication in late 1998.
Advertising is also possible on Omani television and radio and on limited highway signs.
There are no private radio or television stations. Due to the complexity of Omani regulations, it is useful to obtain legal counsel before drawing up an agency agreement. Legal counsel is advisable for information on labor, investment and tax laws, licensing procedures, and for the resolution of commercial disputes. Omani-owned firms pay taxes on profits at a substantially lower rate than foreign firms. Omani firms with greater than half foreign ownership are considered as local firms when purchasing shares in the public share holding joint ventures.