MUSCAT – The Tax Authority’s Director General of Operations and Tax Services stated that the number of income tax registrants increased by 88 percent in 2025 compared to 2021, while value-added tax (VAT) registrants rose by 120 percent. Registrations under the selective tax system recorded the highest growth, increasing by 222 percent over the same period.

Speaking at the media briefing, he explained that tax revenues achieved during 2025 amounted to RO 658 million from income tax, RO 631 million from value-added tax, and OMR 84 million from selective tax, underscoring the growing contribution of the tax sector to public revenues.

The Director General noted that the Tax Authority is continuing to implement modern systems and technologies to improve efficiency and transparency. These initiatives include the rollout of electronic invoicing, the “Verify” application, the establishment of a tax risk management system, and the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance monitoring and service delivery.

He also pointed out that the Tax Authority has signed approximately 39 effective agreements to avoid double taxation with various countries up to 2025, a move aimed at enhancing investor confidence and supporting the business environment.