Immigration to UK

ENTREPRENEUR VISA

Oasis are fully able to help businesses and individuals alike to get the best from UK visa services and find the right UK immigration service for their needs. Our team of immigration specialists provide guidance for those who wish to relocate and we offer a full range of immigration compliance services for business applicants.

Individuals who plan to invest in the UK by setting up or taking over a business, and being actively involved in running the business can come to the UK under the Entrepreneur sub-category of Tier 1. At least £200,000 of disposable capital held in a regulated financial institution is required. Clients from different countries, who would like to start a business in the UK, will find this Entrepreneur visa to meet their needs if they can meet the criteria.

In the Entrepreneur category of Tier 1 of the Points-Based System (PBS), an industrialist can make an application by applying to immigrate to the UK based on a substantial investment, by starting or assuming control of a UK business.  As with the other categories of Tier 1 immigration, candidates applying as entrepreneurs do not need to have a sponsor in place. However, applicants must still meet a range of specific criteria.

Eligibility for Tier 1 Entrepreneur category visa

Candidates who can meet the eligibility criteria for the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa require that the applicant has set up or taken over a British business. Applicants can make an application both within and outside the United Kingdom.  The initial investment can be as little as £50,000 if the funding was provided by a venture capitalist, a Government Department or a seed competition. Up to two business partners may apply for UK visas on the basis of this funding. Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa applicants who don’t meet this requirement may still apply with an investment of £200,000 or more.

The fast-track proposal will allow entrepreneurs to permanently settle in the UK in as little as three years.  As well as handling your UK Entrepreneur visa application In order to encourage more business activity in Britain, UK immigration authorities offer entrepreneurs a fast-track to permanent settlement. This is available to anyone who can either create 10 jobs or turn over more than £5 million in a three-year period. We can provide expert legal advice on conducting business in the UK. Please contact us to check on your eligibility.