UK Sole Business Representative Visa

For managers and shareholders looking to expand their business operations to the UK

A Representative of an Overseas Business visa allows foreign nationals the opportunity to gain residency in the UK through becoming the sole representative of an existing company that operates outside of the UK. A key benefit of this programme is that there is no minimum investment required. The applicant cannot be the majority shareholder or hold a senior position within the existing company that has been actively trading for a minimum of 1 year.

No minimum investment

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Process

STEP 1

Schedule a free consultation with one of our advisors to assess your eligibility for your programme and collect the necessary documents for pre-approval.

STEP 2

Once the process has been initiated our team will issue a document checklist and immediately start the business plan preparation.

STEP 3

Once the case file is completed, the application will be submitted to the UK Home Office for visa approval.

STEP 4

The visa will grant you 3 years residency in the UK which can be extended for a further 2 years After 5 years of living in the UK, you are eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, as long as you are either a minority shareholder or holding a senior position in the parent company i.e. have the authority to make business decisions.

Ideally 12-months, however, if you can show you have been hired specifically for the position of opening the branch in the UK and have the necessary experience then this is also acceptable.

Yes.

Yes, but they must be holding minority shares and not listed as the General Manager on the Trade licence.

The UK branch can only undertake the same activities as the parent company.

As the main applicant, you are only permitted to work for the UK office listed in your application. Your spouse however has zero restrictions and is allowed to work full-time in the UK for any business.

UK Sole Business Representative Visa

For managers and shareholders looking to expand their business operations to the UK

Process

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to be a representative of an overseas business?

How long do I need to have been employed by the company for?

Is my employer eligible to establish a UK branch or subsidiary?

Can a sole representative be a shareholder of the parent company?

What sort of business activities can the UK entity undertake?

Will I be able to work for another company in the UK?

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