Article 152 explicitly defines who is legally responsible for paying the tax. The owner of an individual establishment, the owner of a permanent establishment, and the Omani company itself are primarily liable to pay taxes to the Authority at the designated times. For joint ventures, the Law imposes 'joint liability', meaning all partners are collectively and individually responsible for the entire tax debt of the venture. This ensures that the Tax Authority has clear recourse for collection from the legal entity or the ultimate responsible parties behind non-corporate business structures.
Part 5 - Tax Assessment and Collection
Chapter 3 - Tax Collection and Refund
Section 1 - Payment of Tax
Article 152
[GTL Notes: Liability to Tax]
The owner of an establishment or the owner of a permanent establishment or Omani company shall be liable to pay the tax to the Authority at the specified time.
Partners of a joint venture shall be jointly liable for the payment of tax.
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