Local sponsorship in Qatar is a requirement under the Commercial Companies Law and Foreign Investment Law where a Qatari national or company must hold a majority (typically 51%) stake in a foreign-owned Limited Liability Company (LLC) to facilitate the company's establishment, registration, and operation. The process involves finding a suitable Qatari sponsor, negotiating a partnership agreement, and applying to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to obtain approval for the majority foreign ownership, especially in sectors not covered by the 100% foreign ownership provisions.
