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UK self-sponsorship is a business immigration route, not a direct visa, that allows you to sponsor yourself by having a UK firm. This means zero risk of sponsorship cancellation, giving you complete control over your work or business as long as you meet the business and financial requirements. This is the best option for aspiring entrepreneurs, whether in the UK or from overseas, as it lets you bring your family along as you build your career and UK residency.
Legend Consults will assess your qualifications and resources, then we will decide how to proceed with your case best.
The UK self-sponsorship visa route is not direct as it sounds. The Home Office will not grant you citizenship just because you have a business idea and financial means. UK immigration law is dynamic and complex. One small mistake in the process can delay your entire plan even up to several months, and it’s more incredibly challenging for applicants outside the UK. Getting close guidance from an immigration specialist prevents all these. Legend Consults understands how frustrating the process is for the client. We’re here to ensure you get a streamlined entry to the UK.
We want you to focus on building your business, not constantly worrying about losing all that you started. Our UK immigration law experts have been assisting individuals, businesses, and families since 2013, so we know what it takes to get everything done right and approved the first time. We combat delays and refusals. Talk to our immigration expert today!
You are sponsoring yourself to work, so you have complete control of your career and business.
There is no minimum investment, as your business already proves your financial stability.
You can get a permanent citizenship after 5 years and potentially a British citizenship afterward.
You can bring your family along. Children’s education and healthcare under the NHS are free!
You do not need to have a completely unique business. As long as it is legal, you can take space in the UK.
If you are from the Middle East, South-East Asia, the USA, and Europe, the UK is at the centre.
If your Graduate Visa is near expiry, UK self-sponsorship is your best route after course completion.
The UK has a stable economy, better healthcare system and safety, quality public education, etc.
We have been subject matters in UK immigration law for over a decade, so we have an intensive understanding of all the challenges you face, from the typical to the most head–scratching. We want you to know the major challenges bound to come along your way, which, without expert and legal guidance, can certainly lead do-it-yourself professionals to a halt. Legend Consults will work hand in hand with you from the start to the conclusion.
The Home Office performs regular inspections from time to time. Ongoing support is critical to ensure you are meeting all Sponsor Licence compliance requirements and avoid potential issues.
At the time you are granted a sponsor licence, the Home Office may visit you for a detailed scrutiny of your business setup. We are here to help you thoroughly prepare for this visit.
The Home Office also conducts rigorous interviews upon granting the Skilled Worker visa, which is one of the most stressful aspects. We help you extensively prepare through mock interviews.
Legend Consults is a UK-based visa consultancy firm that has helped numerous business professionals to move and succeed globally. We close the gap between business and immigration, being equally experts in both worlds. Coupled with our intensive experience in UK immigration law, you get a higher chance of approval from the Home Office. With us, your business not only moves to the UK but successfully thrives.
Legend Consults was founded in the UK, giving our specialists the edge in visa consultancy for UK business mobility routes. We stay updated with changes in UK immigration laws, so you have the assurance your visa processing is legally compliant.
We work directly with UK businesses and authorities to guarantee that every step is streamlined. Our wide network allows us to offer priority order service if you need the visa completed immediately.
From consultancy to visa completion, you can trust us to maintain transparency throughout the process, especially initial quotations and final pricing. You pay the amount as disclosed, with no hidden fees.
Legend Consults is part of Legend Group based in the UK and internationally, a conglomerate of firms founded by a visionary and results-driven businessman. The firm bears the same core principles of knowledge, reliability, and excellence as its sister companies.
Our UK-based and servicing sister company, Legend Financial, will assist your business with its tax, accountancy, business development, and finance management affairs, serving as your ultimate financial pillar in the UK.
Every modern business requires a strong digital presence to obtain a competitive advantage over others in the same niche. Our sister firm, Legend DigiTech, provides first-rate website creation and digital marketing services that will propel your business to success.
There are many aspects that overseas business professionals find so challenging when managing them alone, even for international students on a Graduate Visa who want to take the self-employment path. That is why at Legend Consults, you get all kinds of support, from the business to the legal side, all in one place. Here’s where we can help:
Talk to our UK immigration law expert today and let us see where we can help!
After submitting an inquiry on the Legend Consults website, our consultants will respond to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours.
Our experts will help register your UK company with our sister company, Legend Financial, a reputable UK-based accountancy and business development firm. If you are not a UK-based resident, the process may take at least 6 to 8 weeks.
When applying for a sponsor licence, your company must have policies and procedures to help you get the visa you need as a skilled worker in the UK; hence, the need for human resources. The process may take up to two days. Our work placement sister company, Legend Connects, will help you fill in the right talents you need.
Now that the process is complete, we will assist you in setting up your business in the UK with the help of our various specialist sister firms. Legend Financial and Tax Advisers will help with your tax, accounting, and business development needs in the UK, whilst Legend Digitech is here to strategise and fail-proof your growth through digital marketing.
Once you get approval for the UK company sponsor licence, you can obtain a certificate of sponsorship. It may take about 4 to 12 weeks. Our consultants will ensure you are on track with the licence’s progress.
The UK self-sponsorship route generally requires you to undergo three critical milestones. First is creating a UK-based company, then securing a sponsor licence. Lastly, you apply for a Skilled Worker Visa through your UK-established company.
There are various elements to consider, such as UK company registration (ranging £50 to hundreds), sponsor licence (starting at £536 if you are a small business), the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) (£1,035 annually for each adult), and more. For a rough estimate, contact us at Legend Consults.
You can work a second job outside your business. However, it will be subject to strict conditions according to your visa.
The sponsored licence is valid for four years, and after this time, you will have to submit an application for renewal to the Home Office. If your business is active, you can retain your sponsorship licence. However, if you decide to stop your business, your licence will be taken back, and you will have to switch your immigration category if you wish to stay and work in the UK.
If your current Authorising Officer leaves, you must hire another one, as there must always be an active AO in the company. Otherwise, UKVI may revoke your licence.
As an aspiring entrepreneur, Self Sponsorship is the best settlement route as it offers a clear path to indefinite leave to remain in 5 years and puts you in control over your business and immigration journey.
Yes, as a business owner, you must have a managerial-level title and should match the eligible occupations and codes list.
Yes, the renewal criteria for a Self Sponsorship visa is that the company must have the job position vacant after 5 years when it is time to apply for a visa extension or indefinite leave to remain.
No, a Self Sponsorship visa does not require unique and innovative business ideas.
As a non-resident in the UK, you can register your business online via the Companies House website. Our experts are here to assist you with your business registration and UK immigration journey.
The key challenge in acquiring self sponsored visa UK is convincing the Home Office that the vacant position is genuine. Legend Consults can help you overcome this hurdle by providing evidence supporting the genuineness of the vacancy. These proofs are:
Pursue your business aspirations in the UK with Legend Consults. Our experts will be there at every step of the journey, from crafting the perfect business pitch to setting up the setup to sponsor licence and visa applications and assisting you until you settle.
You can work 20 hours a week in a second job as a business owner with a self sponsored work visa UK. It is essential to ensure your role is at the same level as the job code for which you have sponsorship.
The point-based immigration system has a profound effect on self sponsorship route in the UK. A significant impact is gaining points when non-negotiable and negotiable criteria are successfully met. Factors considered are proving a genuine vacancy (created by yourself for self sponsorship), an appropriate match between the job offer and skillset, and a salary meeting a minimum threshold.
Legend Consults can help you score enough points by offering professional assistance regarding business setup, financial planning and getting you compliant with UK authorities.
Legend Consults started in 2013 in the UK, operating alongside its Legends Group of sister companies. Founded and run by a visionary leader, the firm provides holistic immigration services to businesses, individuals, and families.
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