Tier 1 Entrepreneurs

Due to the success of television programmes like The Apprentice and Dragon’s Den, the United Kingdom has seen a boom in start-up businesses. This, combined with London’s reputation as perhaps the world’s leading business capital have led to a sizable part of the United Kingdom’s economy being driven by business people in new dynamic businesses. To continue this, the United Kingdom has been actively encouraging the immigration of entrepreneurs from abroad, and this category is ideal for those who wish to come here to start new businesses.

The Entrepreneur immigration category has replaced two previous immigration categories: the Businesspersons and Innovators schemes.

The immigration authorities will expect an entrepreneur to show that he has:

·    At least £200,000;
·    That is made up of funds that are held in a regulated financial institution; and
·    That those funds are disposable in the United Kingdom

These requirements seem simple but carry with them further requirements which are not obvious. Our experienced immigration lawyers can assist with this.

Entrepreneurs will also need to pass:

·    English language requirements; and
·    Maintenance requirements including the business start-up costs.

Amongst all immigration solicitors or barristers in London, our specialist immigration lawyers will be able to assist with these requirements but also with extending your time in the United Kingdom, and if required, advising on routes to settlement and citizenship. We can also refer and assist with the start-up regulations for business in the United Kingdom.

See our specialist entrepreneurs page for more details.

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