If You Want To Set Up Or Run a Business in the UK, You Must Apply For Self-Sponsorship Visa Route

Join 100+ high net-worth individuals who have successfully got their UK visa hassle-free in just 8-12 months with three simple steps.

  1. Start or bring your business to the UK with ease
  2. Gain peace of mind and avoid visa cancellation
  3. Work with a team of immigration law experts

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UK Self-Sponsorship Visa Route

Starting or bringing a business to the UK when you’re not a citizen can be incredibly complex. And, unfortunately, a great business idea isn’t enough for the Home Office to grant you citizenship. But trying to figure things out on your own (when you’re also wearing the many hats of an entrepreneur) can leave you exhausted. You want to give yourself the best chance of building your business in the UK, knowing you won’t lose your hard-earned Skilled Worker visa. That’s where our specialist team can help with an unrivaled comprehensive legal support package. We’ll ensure you can start your business in the UK or extend your foreign operation here without legal headaches.

3-step Migration Plan with Self-Sponsorship Route

Step 1

We will assist you with setting up your UK company.
  • You will be assigned a dedicated, experienced Self-Sponsorship Specialist to handle your case. 

  • We will facilitate incorporating your UK business, including registering with HMRC and obtaining the necessary documents for a Sponsor Licence (e.g., PAYE registration, VAT registration, and employers’ liability insurance). 

  • We will assist you in appointing the Authorising Officer and Level 1 user for the Sponsor Licence application.

Step 2

Get Sponsor Licence to Gain the Ability to Sponsor Workers from Overseas in the UK
  • We will prepare a representation outlining the reasons for your company’s need for a Sponsor Licence and assist in setting up an HR compliance system for your application.

  • We will assist you in obtaining a Sponsor Licence for your UK business and advise you on all mandatory documents. 

  • We will appoint ourselves as the Level 1 representative and Level 1 user on the company’s Sponsorship Management System (SMS).

Step 3

Get UK Skilled Worker Visa Approved
  • We will assist in obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship and prepare and submit your Skilled Worker Visa application, including up to two dependents (if applicable).
     
  • We will provide mock training for a potential Home Office interview (if applicable).

UK Self Sponsorship Route Eligibility Requirements

1. Genuine Business Intent: You must intend to establish or take over a business in the UK.
2. Business Start-up and First-Year Costs: Be prepared to fund start-up costs from £25,000. The estimated funds required for the first year are approximately £150,000, depending on business type and salary allocations.
3. English Language Proficiency: CEFR B1 level is required, which can be demonstrated through various acceptable means.
4. Relevant Skills and Experience: You must possess transferable skills and qualifications relevant to the business.

We Make the Self-Sponsorship UK Process Easy

 

At British Blue lc in London, we’ve helped thousands of new and experienced business owners worldwide move to the UK. We deeply understand the typical and extraordinary challenges that come with your visa application for self-sponsorship in the UK – and we know how to mitigate them. We’ve assembled the most comprehensive package of support possible, which takes care of every element for you. From opening your UK bank account to sourcing your authorizing officer, we help you overcome the obstacles that can prove incredibly difficult for people to manage alone when coming from overseas. We walk you through the steps, showing you how to self-sponsor a work visa in the UK. Instead of risking this tricky journey alone, let our lawyers take the weight off your shoulders so you can rest easy knowing you’ll be able to bring your business (and your family) to the UK with expert support to guide you.