H.C. Shah, Chartered Accountants

About H.C. Shah, Chartered Accountants

Operating in Oman since 1978 from an office in Ruwi, Muscat, this chartered accountancy practice audits public companies, institutions and small and medium enterprises. It is led by a managing partner with more than four decades in audit and assurance, supported by partners and department heads for advisory, assurance and taxation. The firm states that it is registered with the relevant government departments and accredited with the Capital Market Authority, so its reports are accepted by banks and financial institutions. Alongside statutory, transaction and system audits it prepares IFRS financial statements, advises on tax and VAT, runs internal audit and valuation work, and assists with incorporating companies in Oman or in free zones abroad. Management consultancy, feasibility studies, staff recruitment support and IT systems advice complete a broad professional offer. The site is in English and publishes no prices.

Services

Audit work covers statutory, transaction and system audits, internal audit and IFRS financial statement preparation. Tax services cover income tax assessment support, withholding tax and VAT consulting with named coordinators. Company formation services include preparing legal documents, submissions and liaison with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for companies in Oman or in other locations such as UAE free zones. Further services include valuations, feasibility studies, payroll, management consultancy and computerisation of offices.

• ✓ Company formation: offered
• ✓ Accounting and bookkeeping: offered
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✓ VAT: offered
• ✓ Payroll: offered
• ✓ Audit: offered
• ✕ Bank account assistance: not listed
• ✕ Residency and visas: not listed
• ✕ Corporate secretarial: not listed
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed

Licences and registrations

• Licensed by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion
• Accredited with the Capital Market Authority

As declared by the firm. Check a licence with the regulator before you rely on it.