Capital markets and securities · Regulatory layer

FSA Instructions on VASP Registration and AML/CFT Requirements

Introduces mandatory VASP registration and AML/CFT requirements for fiat-to-virtual-asset and virtual-asset exchange, transfers, custody or administration, and financial services related to virtual-asset issuance or offers.

Material typeFinancial Services Authority decision

Legal branchCapital markets and securities

Legal layerRegulatory layer

Source languageOfficial FSA English publication; the legally controlling Arabic text and later instruments must be checked separately

Review dateSeptember 13, 2026

Document overview

Scope and exclusions

Applies to

Registration is required for Omani-incorporated legal persons, natural persons with a place of business in Oman, and any other person offering or conducting VASP services in Oman.

Limitations and exclusions

Digital representations of fiat currency, securities or other already regulated assets are excluded; assets designed to obscure user identity or transaction history are prohibited. Use as a payment or stored-value instrument requires CBO approval. This is a registration and AML regime, not a claim that a complete current virtual-assets statute exists.

Official source

CMA Decision E/35/2023 · issued and effective 6 June 2023 · three-month transition for existing VASPs · Oman Financial Services Authority

September 13, 2026

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This editorial overview explains the instrument's subject and scope but does not replace the authoritative Arabic text or the current consolidated version.

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