You can only start a business in Qatar as a foreign investor if you have a minimum share capital of USD 55,000 and at least one local Qatari partner. The most typical corporate structure is a private LLC company where a foreign investor can control up to 49% of the company's shares. The remaining 51% is held by a Qatari partner who is a professional passive shareholder. Though it is restricted, the Ministry of Business and Trade may on certain occasions allow 100% percent foreign ownership in certain niche industries, such as agriculture, health, education, tourism, IT, and entertainmen