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Immigration Route Consultation for Entrepreneurs — Legal Support at Every Stage

For international entrepreneurs planning to develop a business or launch a start-up in the United Kingdom, a legal consultation can help identify the most suitable visa pathway. Key options include the Innovator Founder Visa, Self-Sponsorship via the Skilled Worker route, Expansion Worker Visa, and the Global Talent Visa.

This service is particularly valuable for those seeking to avoid mistakes when choosing a route, save time, and ensure legal compliance throughout their stay.

Innovator Founder Visa — A Route for Innovative Start-Ups

Legal experts at Consultant assist clients with:

• Explaining the requirements for business ideas: innovation, viability, and scalability.
• Clarifying the criteria, including the absence of a minimum investment requirement (£50k not needed), typical costs, and timelines.
• Offering practical guidance on finding accredited endorsing bodies.
• Outlining the pathway to settlement: ILR after three years, subject to meeting conditions.

These steps help clients select the best innovation-driven route, prepare a business plan for endorsement, and accelerate their journey to permanent status.

Self-Sponsorship via Skilled Worker Visa — Set Up a Company and Sponsor Yourself

Consultant’s legal team provides support with:

• Registering a UK business through Companies House.
• Applying for a Sponsor Licence and managing the self-sponsorship process.
• Preparing a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for the entrepreneur-as-employer.
• Advising on minimum salary thresholds, English language requirements (B1 level), and the application process.

This route offers entrepreneurs the flexibility to launch a business without an endorsement body, with a clear strategy for obtaining ILR after five years.

Expansion Worker Visa — Scale Your Business into the UK Market

Consultant offers:

• Assessment of the client’s and company’s eligibility: business experience, structure, and UK branch launch plan.
• Preparation of the UK Expansion Worker Visa application: CoS, business documentation, financial guarantees.
• Clarification of conditions: salary, defined roles, and timelines.
• Guidance on relocating with family and future options for ILR.

Clients receive a clear framework for establishing a UK branch and transparent legal support without the need for endorsement.

Global Talent Visa — A Pathway for Leaders in Science, Technology, and the Arts

Consultant’s legal experts explain:

• How to obtain endorsement as a recognised or emerging leader in your field.
• Key benefits: no job offer required, settlement eligibility after three years, freedom to change professional activities.
• Preparation for submission: gathering evidence, drafting the application.

This route enables professionals to work in high-tech or cultural sectors without a sponsor.