Legal and Contract Consulting
Legal Services
For businesses entering or already operating in the Omani market, FHIC offers a wide range of specialized and practical legal consulting services. Oman, as one of the Gulf region's attractive markets, has its own set of regulations that businesses must understand to succeed. Below are the proposed services tailored for such clients:
1. Legal Consultation and Understanding Oman’s Laws:
— Analyzing laws governing foreign investment in Oman.
— Providing comprehensive information on company registration procedures.
— Explaining legal requirements for operating in Oman's free zones.
— Offering insights into taxation, employee rights, and other legal matters.
2. Company Registration and Legal Licensing:
— Guidance on choosing the appropriate company type (e.g., LLC, branch office, or representative office).
— Obtaining necessary permits from Omani ministries and authorities.
— Registering businesses in free trade and industrial zones.
3. Contract Drafting and Review:
— Drafting and reviewing commercial and partnership agreements.
— Reviewing lease agreements for business premises.
— Ensuring contracts comply with Omani laws.
4. Work Visas and Residency Permits:
— Advising on residency and work visa regulations for business owners and employees.
— Assisting in the process of obtaining visas and work permits.
5. Legal Dispute Resolution:
— Providing arbitration and mediation services for commercial disputes.
— Representing clients in Omani courts and legal institutions.
6. Intellectual Property Consultation:
— Registering trademarks and protecting intellectual property rights.
— Preventing misuse of brands or products in the Omani market.
7. Financial and Legal Accounting Support:
— Advising on taxation and tax reporting in Oman.
— Ensuring financial activities comply with local regulations.
Light Crude API>30
Linear alkyl Benzene (LAB)
HS Code: 340231
Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB), composed of two groups alkyl and benzene is also known as detergent alkyl. It is an intermediate compound in the petrochemical industry, produced through the alkylation of benzene with paraffins from raw materials. LAB is primarily used to produce Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonate (LAS), which serves exclusively as a surfactant in the manufacturing of detergents and cleaning products.
Market Analysis and Competitor Research
Marketing and Branding Consulting
Mazut
Mazut is a low-cost, heavy-fuel oil derived from crude oil refining. It's popular in industries with high fuel needs due to its:
- Cost-effectiveness: Cheaper than cleaner alternatives.
- High energy density: Packs more energy per unit than many other fuels.
- Availability: Abundant byproduct of crude oil refining.
Methanol
HS Code: 29051100
Methanol (CH₃OH) is a simple one-carbon alcohol that is colorless, tasteless and has a faint odor. It is also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol. Methanol is most commonly produced from natural gas but can also be derived from renewable bio-feedstocks or coal through gasification.
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Bulk Delivery,
Transportation, and Storage:
Methanol can be stored and transported in carbon steel tanks with a suitable coating or in stainless-steel tanks. It is typically shipped via road using 25,000-liter tankers.
Applications:
- Production of various polymers using MTO (Methanol-to-Olefins) technology
- Production of formaldehyde (formalin) for resin manufacturing
- Production of M.T.B.E. (Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether) to enhance gasoline quality (fuel optimization)
- Production of DME (Dimethyl Ether)
- Production of solvents and antifreeze
- Production of acetic acid
- Production of acetates such as methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, and others
Methyl acetate
HS Code: 29183040
Methyl acetate is a neutral, colorless liquid with an ester-like odor. Also known as methyl ethanoate or acetic acid methyl ester, this substance is typically produced with a purity of 85%. The production process is continuous, and the material is actively produced and sold. Methyl acetate is made by reacting methanol with acetic acid, followed by distillation of the final product.
Applications of methyl acetate:
- Solvent for nitrocellulose and for cellulose acetate
- Preparation of paint, lacquer, thinners, and strippers
- To manufacture artificial leather
- Perfume industry
- Organic synthesis
Mixed Xylene
HS Code:29024400
Mixed Xylene is a colorless, flammable aromatic hydrocarbon liquid with a sweet odor. It is a mixture of various xylene isomers, including meta-xylene, para-xylene, ortho-xylene, and ethylbenzene. Mixed xylene is widely used as a solvent in industries such as paints and coatings, pesticides, printing, rubber, and leather. It can also be used as a substitute for toluene when a slower drying process is desired. Due to its excellent adhesive properties, mixed xylene is commonly used in paints, pesticides, and other products.
Mono Ethylene Glycol
HS Code:29053100
Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) is a colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic liquid that is soluble in water and widely used in various industrial applications. MEG is produced by the reaction of ethylene oxide with water and serves as the key raw material for the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin. Additionally, MEG is used as a coolant and heat transfer fluid in the automotive and HVAC industries, as well as an ingredient in antifreeze, de-icing solutions, and personal care products.
