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United Kingdom · Investment route
Start and manage your own UK company — obtain a Sponsor Licence, sponsor yourself under the Skilled Worker route, and build your path to permanent residency.
Last updated: 2025-10-27
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Overview
The UK Self-Sponsorship Visa lets entrepreneurs start and manage their own UK business while sponsoring themselves under the Skilled Worker route. With 100% foreign ownership, this program offers a direct path to UK residency and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) without needing a UK partner or investor. It’s the ideal option for professionals seeking long-term settlement through genuine business activity.
At a glanceلمحة
Key highlights
- ✦Self-Sponsorship
- ✦Entrepreneur
- ✦Business Setup
- ✦United Kingdom
What you getالمزايا
Full control of your UK company with 100% ownership.
Sponsor yourself under the Skilled Worker category.
Dependants can live, work, and study in the UK.
Eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years.
No requirement for a UK partner or investor.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Genuine business plan or viable UK business model.
Valid UK company registration or incorporation documents.
Sponsor Licence and Certificate of Sponsorship issued to applicant.
Meet Skilled Worker salary and English proficiency requirements.
Proof of funds for maintenance and operations.
Who cannot apply
No genuine business plan or funding.
Failure to obtain Sponsor Licence.
Incomplete or incorrect documentation.
Company not registered or inactive in the UK.
The processكيف نعمل
Business Incorporation
Register your UK company and open a business bank account.
Apply for Sponsor Licence
Submit application to the Home Office for licence approval.
Assign Certificate of Sponsorship
Issue CoS to yourself under your company’s licence.
File Skilled Worker Visa Application
Submit visa application with all supporting documents.
Receive Visa Decision
Processing within 4–12 weeks (priority option available).
Start Operations in the UK
Relocate to the UK, begin business activities, and hire staff.
Sponsorship & salary rulesالرواتب
Skilled Worker Role (Owner/Director)
Minimum annual salary as per UK Skilled Worker standards; varies by occupation code.
- ✦Applicant must establish or control a UK company with a valid Sponsor Licence.
- ✦You can sponsor yourself under your own company as a Skilled Worker.
- ✦Proof of genuine business operations and financial capacity required.
Free zone comparisonالمناطق الحرة
UK Home Office
- ✦Approves Sponsor Licence and Skilled Worker visa applications.
- ✦Ensures compliance with sponsorship and employment conditions.
Companies House
- ✦Registers and maintains your UK company record.
- ✦Requires annual accounts and confirmation statements.
HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs)
- ✦Handles corporate tax, VAT, and PAYE obligations.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
It allows entrepreneurs to set up a UK company and sponsor themselves under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Start the United Kingdom route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.