Since 2012, Professional Services has helped foreign businesses across every sector and structure, get their local sponsorship in Qatar set up the right way. With 500+ completed arrangements and our own network of vetted Qatari sponsors, we give you a faster, more reliable setup than most other providers can offer.
Here is what you get when you work with us:
Book a free consultation using the button above. Our team will assess your situation and tell you exactly what structure makes sense for your business.
This is the first question we answer in every consultation, since it is what matters the most.
Since Qatar’s 2019 foreign investment reforms, 100% foreign ownership is now permitted for many business activities. If your activity qualifies, you may not need a local sponsor at all. Setting up through MOCI under the new ownership rules, the QFC, or the QFZ could give you full ownership with no sponsorship requirement.
Local sponsorship in Qatar is still required for specific restricted sectors. Common examples include:
If your activity falls in a restricted sector, a properly structured Qatari sponsorship arrangement is the right path. If it does not, we will tell you clearly and guide you toward the right ownership structure instead.
We do not push local sponsorship services when they are not needed. That conversation happens in the free consultation, before any fees are discussed.
Once you know sponsorship is required, the next decision is which type of Qatari sponsor fits your business.
Individual Qatari Sponsor : This means a Qatari national holds the required share in your company. This works well for simpler business setups, but keep in mind that renewals and signatories depend on that individual’s availability, which can vary.
Corporate Qatari Sponsor : This means a 100% Qatari-owned company holds the required share. This gives you multiple authorised signatories, stronger governance, and better long-term continuity. For businesses that need a reliable, structured setup over time, this is the more dependable option.
We offer both. We will tell you which fits your business activity, your industry, and your long-term plans during the consultation.
Finding a sponsor is step one. What happens after is what most foreign investors worry about.
Who controls the business? What are your rights? What happens if the relationship breaks down years later? These are questions that we ensure are clearly defined before finalising the arrangement.
After your CR is issued, we create a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between you and your Qatari sponsor. This is not optional and it is not a formality. It is the document that defines your actual position in the business.
The MOA clearly sets out:
If the relationship ever does break down, we do not leave you to handle it alone. We offer mediation between you and your sponsor. Where necessary, we manage the process of replacing the sponsor entirely. This is documented in the MOA from the start so there are no surprises if it ever comes to that.
Book a free consultation through the button below or call/whatsapp us at +974 3091 3211.
We will confirm whether sponsorship applies to your business, recommend the right sponsor type, and walk you through exactly how the arrangement will be structured and protected.
Not for all businesses. Since Law No. 1 of 2019, 100% foreign ownership is permitted for many business activities in Qatar. Certain restricted sectors still require a local Qatari sponsor. We confirm this for your specific activity in the free consultation, before any commitment is made.
An individual sponsor is a Qatari national who holds the required share. A corporate sponsor is a 100% Qatari-owned company that holds the required share. Corporate sponsors provide more structure, multiple signatories, and better continuity over time. We offer both and recommend the right fit for your situation.
We work with our own network of vetted Qatari sponsors. We do not source unknown third-party individuals or companies. This gives you a faster process and a sponsor we know, have worked with, and stand behind.
An MOA, or Memorandum of Agreement, is the internal contract between you and your Qatari sponsor. It defines operational control, profit distribution, the sponsor’s role and limitations, renewal obligations, and what happens if the relationship ends. Without a properly drafted MOA, your rights as the foreign investor are not formally protected. We draft this as a standard part of every arrangement.
We offer mediation between you and your Qatari sponsor. If the relationship cannot continue, we manage the sponsor replacement process. Both scenarios are documented in the MOA from the start so the path forward is always clear.
No. Day-to-day operational control stays with you. The sponsor’s role is formally limited in the MOA to their function as a legal shareholder for regulatory compliance. They are not an active participant in running your business.
Most arrangements are completed within 2 working days of the first consultation, when all required documents are in order.
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