Guide on UK Business Immigration Process & Procedure

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• In a bid to encourage and provide a conducive
  environment for new businesses, the UK government
  have opened up many routes for investment,
  start-ups and entrepreneurs. Applicants are
  encouraged to invest in or join a running
  business in the UK. While also making it easy for
  potential immigrants to move there for business
  and settlement through UK business immigration.
• In this article we have covered the following
  topics
• What is UK Business visa or Business Immigration?
• Why people look into UK immigration/stats/people
  have taken it
• Some UK business Immigration requirements and
  types of visas
• Conclusion
• FAQs
• What is UK Business visa or Business Immigration?

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2/3/25, 612 PM Guide on UK Business Immigration
Process Procedure - The SmartMove2UK A UK
business visit visa is suited for applicants
looking to visit the UK for business-related
activities like attending contract-related
meetings or training, while a UK business
immigration visa allows business owners and
highly skilled professionals to invest, join or
help run a company in the UK. This is a great way
for entrepreneurs and innovators to take part in
UKs growing economy and eventually, settle there
permanently. Although, it is important to note
that UK immigration rules for a business visa are
determined based on the duration, purpose and
eligibility of your visit. A business visit visa
is not only suitable for those who are in
business only, you can apply for a UK business
visa if you are Performing as an artist,
musician or entertainer. Visiting as a clinical
performer or observerif you are a doctor or
dentist Visiting for research or accompanying
students on a study abroad program. They will
require you to showed that you are an
academic. Visiting to get funding to start, take
over or join a business in the UK. (this refers
to getting funding from the UK to start, take
over, or join a running business and not actually
running a business) To apply for a visa, for any
of the above reasons, you must have the right
documentation to prove so. Record of Visas
granted UK has come up with some of the finest
opportunities and convenient routes to do
business and settle in the UK. According to
statistics, many people have applied for various
business visa categories to explore these
entrepreneurial opportunities, in the past year.
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2/3/25, 612 PM Guide on UK Business Immigration
Process Procedure - The SmartMove2UK By the
year ending June 2021, 172,045 work-related visas
were granted (dependent included). Leading a 19
increase on the year ending June 2020. Skilled
work accounts for 60 of work-related visas, was
the category with the largest increase in
application numbers going up to 16,775 which is
19. Lets look at the statistics for granted
work-related visas, by types of visas, in the
table below. Table 1 Granted work-related
visas, by types of visas
Visa Type Change Year Ending Year Ending Change
June 2020 June 2021
Skilled Worker 87,044 103,819 16,775 19
Temporary Worker 33,672 38,180 4,508 13
Other work visas exemptions 20,139 25,070 4,931 24
High Value 4,083 4,976 893 22
Total 144,938 172,045 27,107 19
Source https//www.gov.uk/government/statistics/i
mmigration-statistics-year-ending-june-2021/why-do
-people-come-to- the-uk-to-work
Some UK business Immigration requirements and
types of visas
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Standard visit visa A standard visit visa is a
replacement of Family Visitor visa, Child Visitor
visa, Sports Visitor visa, Business Visitor visa,
Entertainer Visitor visa, Prospective
Entrepreneur visa and Medical Treatment Visitor
visa. It permits you to conduct certain business
activities, conditions applied. It also allows
you to represent a business in the UK, for up to
6 months. The applicant is also permitted to
study for up to 30 days, provided thats not the
major purpose of your visit. To apply for a
Standard visit visa, you need to validate Your
intent behind coming to the UK depending on
your needs such as visiting family, visiting for
business-related purposes or leisure. You have
the funds to support your travel, your
accommodation, and other needs, receiving no
public funds from the UK. You will leave the UK
in the given period, which is not over 6 months.
If you are visiting for business-related
purposes, you must conduct the above-said actions
only. To know more on applying for a Standard
visit visa, click on the link here Representativ
e of overseas business ( UK Sole Rep visa) This
visa allows representatives of overseas
businesses to live and work in the UK. It is a
route suitable for almost all businesses,
enabling them to develop a presence in the UK by
opening a branch or a wholly owned subsidiary for
the parent company. You are eligible to apply
for a Sole Representative visa if you are The
sole representative of an overseas company,
intending to set up a wholly owned subsidiary or
register a branch in the UK for an overseas
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parent company or An employee of an overseas
newspaper, news agency or broadcasting
organization posted on a long-term assignment in
the UK. To know more about applying for a Sole
Representative visa, click on the link
Read A Comprehensive Guide to Registering a UK
Company as a Foreigner for Entrepreneurs and
Business Owners.
Sponsor License A sponsor license is required to
allow someone to work for you, coming from
overseas. If you are employing a skilled worker
who is based outside the UK, you will need to
apply for a sponsor license. You are eligible to
apply for a Sponsor License if You have a
lawfully running organization in the UK (In case
your company has multiple branches, one license
issued will be applicable to all of them, or you
can choose to apply separately as well) If you
registered with / monitored by a statutory body
for operating lawfully in the UK, you will need
to provide proof of you and branches covered
under your license (if any) are registered with
the above said body. There are rules and
regulations that a Sponsor License holder must
comply with and as a part of your application,
you are pledging to accept all the duties and
responsibilities associated with it. To know
more about applying for a Sponsor License, click
on the link here.
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• There are many more protocols in relevance to
  documentation and application filling that
  determine the status of your visa. In the events
  of a refusal, you can either re-apply or a
  judicial review. To know more about the procedure
  of the two, click on the link here.
• In case of refusal
• Judicial Review
• We also did some digging on what our audience is
  searching the most, and there are many enquiries
  about list of immigration consultants in
  Bangalore for UK business visa, list of
  consultants in Mumbai, UK immigration law firm in
  India, and so on

Conclusion Since, permissions and allowances in
various types of business visas differ from each
other, it can get confusing as to which one suits
you and your needs, the best. At such times, it
is advisable to seek assistance from
professionals who can assist you through your
process. Make the SmartMove2UK and consult our UK
immigration lawyers who are here to guide you
with the right advice and a team of experts to
look over your documentation and application
process. We consult our clients from all over the
world via Zoom, Skype and WhatsApp. We also have
our offices in India Mumbai, Bengaluru and
Delhi. You can also walk in for an offline
consultation at our offices in Mumbai. Testimoni
als
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Business visit visa Mumbai, India Having quit
my job and started a new business, I had taken
business loans and did not have a history of
holding funds in my account. But Hemang helped to
present my case to High Commission by explaining
the source of funds and ensuring my visa was
granted. This will surely help me and my
business. Manoj S
Innovator visa for UK Delhi, India Super
professionalresponsive..amazing serviceand
extremely politethere experience is 10/10.
Business plan, support every thing executed
professionally. Joyce, Surabhi, Mr. Hemang,
Saurav. Thank you all for getting my Sole rep
visa uk at the very first shot even in such a
pandemic situation when every one was working
from home. Vineet Khanna Business Visitor Visa
United Kingdom Many thanks for your
support We are pleased to confirm that both our
employees have got their business visas for 6
months and multiple entry. Many thanks for your
support. Dhirendra Jawaharani
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FAQs
What is sole representative?

What are the eligibility requirements for sole
representative visa entry clearance?

Can I sponsor my dependents to join me or
accompany me to the UK?

What is the difference between a branch and a
subsidiary of an overseas business?

How do I get UK Business Visit Visa?
Why are UK business visa applications refused?

I need to extend my business visa, is it possible?

How much do I need to invest to get PR in the UK?

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