Tuesday 15 / September / 2026
Muscat: The third edition of the Tax Conference 2026, held in Muscat on Tuesday, reviewed the latest developments and rapid transformations in tax systems both locally and internationally, amid wide-ranging participation from international experts, representatives of government entities, the tax and financial sector, and legal and accounting experts.
The conference witnessed the launch of the electronic "Rafid" tax system and the first tax invoice, aimed at developing the tax system in the Sultanate of Oman, enhancing tax compliance, raising the level of transparency in commercial transactions, improving the efficiency of tax procedures, alongside supporting digital transformation and fostering a more efficient and reliable business environment.
Nasser bin Khamis Al Jashmi, Chairman of the Tax Authority, explained that the conference comes at a time when the tax environment is witnessing rapid developments at both the local and international levels, which imposes the importance of continuing dialogue, exchanging expertise and enhancing communication among the various parties.
He added that the conference acquires particular importance given the vital topics it encompasses, beginning with global developments in the field of the supplementary tax on multinational corporations (Pillar Two), passing through the personal income tax, and reaching the electronic invoicing project.
Al Jashmi stressed that the success of any tax system does not depend on legislation and procedures alone, but rather requires awareness, clarity, continuous communication, fairness, and mutual trust between the tax administration and taxpayers.
He indicated that the conference represents a platform for enhancing partnership and exchanging visions on ways to develop a clearer and more efficient tax environment, serving the national economy and supporting the business environment in the Sultanate of Oman.
The conference shed light on a spectrum of themes. Foremost among them were the latest developments in the application of the supplementary tax on multinational corporations and the challenges associated with international taxes.
The discussions also covered digital transformation and modern technologies, and the employment of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to facilitate tax procedures and support tax compliance.
Another key theme was the enhancement of partnership and awareness, namely building a close and effective relationship between the Tax Authority and representatives of business sectors and tax agents to ensure a sound understanding of tax requirements.
