EXPANSION WORKER (OPENING A BRANCH OF A COMPANY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM) ✅ MIGRATION LAW ✅ SERVICES

Lawyer's actions:

Analysis of the parent company's founding documents;
Verification of compliance with the Expansion Worker Route criteria (e.g., 3 years of company activity, ability to delegate an employee);
Provision of a written legal opinion on the legal grounds for opening a branch in the United Kingdom through the Expansion Worker Visa;
Formulation of an individual action plan, including a list of documents, deadlines and risks.

Lawyer's actions:

Preparation of the articles of association, memorandum of association and registration forms;
Registration of a branch or subsidiary with Companies House;
Search for an address for the legal entity (virtual office service if necessary);
Consultation on the choice of entity type: branch or separate legal entity;
Obtaining a UTR (unique tax number) for the new company.

Lawyer's actions:

Preparing a package of documents for submission to obtain a Sponsor Licence;
Writing a cover letter and filling out an online form;
Consulting on internal HR documentation policy (HR system);
Adding the newly created branch to the sponsor's licence.

Expansion Worker Visa — opening a branch of a company in the United Kingdom with legal support

The Expansion Worker Visa is part of the Global Business Mobility programme, which allows foreign companies to open a branch or subsidiary in the UK and send key employees there. The Consultant legal marketplace team offers comprehensive support for this process — from preparing company documents to submitting a visa application for the employee who is to be transferred.

How to open a branch of your company in the UK through the Expansion Worker Visa

To open a branch, you need to confirm that your company:

has been operating outside the UK for at least 3 years;
intends to expand its business, not just transfer an employee;
can delegate a representative who meets the criteria for obtaining an Expansion Worker Visa.

We will help you prepare:

a package of constituent documents and financial activity reports;
a business plan justifying the need for a branch in the UK;
confirmation of the office address and future structure of the division.

Expansion Worker Visa: employee requirements and application procedure

In order for an employee to obtain an Expansion Worker Visa, they must meet the following requirements:

have worked for the sponsoring company for at least 12 months;
have the appropriate qualifications or position from the approved list;
obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship.

We take care of:

registering the company as a licensed sponsor with the Home Office;
preparing the CoS for the employee;
submitting the visa application and providing support at all stages, including biometrics;
preparing the accompanying package of documents for the employee's family, if necessary.

Legal support for opening a subsidiary in the UK

In addition to visa procedures, our team provides:

registration of a legal entity with Companies House;
opening a corporate bank account;
preparation of statutory documents in accordance with British law;
consulting on taxation and reporting;
further support after opening the office.

We work in the interests of your business, ensuring compliance with all immigration and corporate requirements of British law.

Conclusion

Legal support services for opening a branch of a company in the United Kingdom through the Expansion Worker Visa include a full range of actions — from business registration to obtaining a visa for a key employee. With the Consultant team, your entry into the British market will be clear, legal and effective.

Reviews
From Real Users

Mykhailo Y.

09.09.2025

Thank you to solicitor Daniel for his patience and clarity. He restructured our application and made sure we met all Home Office criteria.

Oksana M.

26.07.2025

We relocated with our kids to expand our logistics business. The legal advice was clear, practical, and accurate. Everything worked out as planned.

Maksym D.

27.06.2025

I was unsure how to meet the sponsor requirements. The team walked me through the process and helped set up everything from

Serhiy K.

05.06.2025

Very professional and responsive. They drafted all necessary documents, explained legal obligations, and submitted the application. Smooth and successful!

Natalia P.

08.04.2025

Excellent service! Special thanks to solicitor Oliver and manager Roman who handled every detail of our move to the UK. We felt supported all the way.

Andrew H.

15.03.2025

I needed guidance to open our company's branch in Manchester. The legal support was precise and timely. Got the Expansion Worker visa within a few weeks. Highly recommended!