Article 65 provides specialized deductions for insurance companies operating under Omani law. These companies may deduct provisions for unexpired risks and unsettled claims, provided these provisions align with the requirements of the Insurance Companies Law. Furthermore, amounts paid into the Insurance Emergency Fund (per Article 59bis of the Insurance Companies Law) are also deductible. These provisions ensure that the tax treatment of insurance entities accounts for their unique regulatory requirement to maintain significant reserves against future liabilities, aligning fiscal policy with prudential financial oversight.
Part 3 - Chargeability to Tax
Chapter 2 - Rules for Deduction from the Gross Income
Section 4 - Provisions Concerning Certain Categories of Expenses
Article 65
[GTL Notes: Deductible Expenses for Insurance Companies]
In determining the taxable income of insurance companies that carry on business in accordance with the Insurance companies Law referred to, the following amounts shall be deducted from the gross income:
Provisions for unexpired risks and provisions for unsettled claims which are made in accordance with the Insurance Companies Law referred to above;
Amounts paid for the Insurance Emergency Fund mentioned in Article 59bis of the Insurance Companies Law referred to above.
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