Individual sponsors are UAE Emirati Nationals or a UAE company that agrees to provide sponsorship to foreign investors. The sponsor will enter into a contractual agreement to represent foreign investors in the UAE. Sponsors are required to hold 51% of company shares and liability. Selecting an individual partner can prove a daunting task, as you are essentially trusting this individual with your business. An individual sponsor may also want to share in organizational responsibilities and may want to be actively involved in business management, operations, and voting direction of your company. Furthermore, you will need to ensure you have a plan in place should the sponsor not be available, become difficult to work with, become sick, or pass away.