If you wish to set up or take over a UK business to live and work in the UK the Tier 1 Entrepreneur category may allow you to do this.
You must show that you have at least £200,000 available for investment into a new or existing business where the investment will create at least two new full-time jobs for UK residents. Funds made available by third parties, such as family or investors, may also be taken into account.
Applicants can also qualify if they have access to at least £50,000 obtained from regulated venture capital firms. A Prospective Entrepreneur visitor category has been introduced for entrepreneurs to come to the UK for discussions to secure funding.
You will need to apply for visas in your country of residence. Your application will be considered under Tier 1 of the UK’s Points Based System which requires you to score sufficient points based on investment funds available, English language ability and personal funds to support you and any family that will be coming with you.
The immigration team at Kingsley Napley have a wealth of experience in obtaining visas in this category.
What is said about us:
The business immigration team at Kingsley Napley is widely recognised as a leading immigration practice in the UK.
- “absolutely superb” (Chambers UK, 2011),
- “top of the tree, with admirable depth and breadth” (Chambers UK, 2009)
- “genuinely ground-breaking work that requires this firm’s impressive brainpower” (Chambers UK, 2009)
Our clients
Our immigration team provides specialist immigration services to both business and individuals, with a breadth of expertise which is widely recognised.
We act for high net worth individuals including investors, entrepreneurs and celebrities. Our corporate clients include a range of major fund managers, banks, private equity firms, global energy providers, law firms, engineering and manufacturers.
Our Global Immigration Network enables us to provide our clients with immigration services in over 60 destination countries.
For more information please contact Nicolas Rollason at nrollason@kingsleynapley.co.uk.
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