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Invest in the UK and gain residency
If you're looking to move yourself, your family or your business to the UK, we can help you apply for the right visa. More than that, our comprehensive service will ensure that every aspect of your move is taken care of.
Our immigration, forex, financial planning and accounting teams will all ensure that you and your assets migrate to the UK in the most efficient way.
The UK has always been popular for investors and entrepreneurs
The UK has long been an attractor of long-term foreign direct investment. A stable economic, political and social environment has helped the UK position itself at the centre of most of the world’s trade.
UK immigration for investors has never been easier
In the current climate, the UK is keener than ever to attract new entrepreneurs and investors. We are perfectly positioned to help you transfer your funds to the UK and secure a second residency, and eventually nationality, for you and your family.
Specialist immigration advice and services
Start-up visa
The UK Start-up visa is for new entrepreneurs who want to set up a new business in the UK for the first time. A big drawcard of this visa is that you do not need to be a graduate or have secured any initial funding to apply. You must, however, have an innovative, viable and scalable business idea which has been approved by an endorsing body.
Start-up visa requirements
In addition to the above, you must also:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Meet the English language requirement
- Be able to prove that you have enough personal savings to support yourself while you’re in the UK
Bring your family along with you
Your family can join you as your dependants. Their visas will be valid for the same length of time as yours. There are financial and eligibility requirements that must be met before your dependants can apply.
Switch to a Start-up visa
If you’re in the UK on an eligible visa, you may be able to switch to this visa. You will need to meet the requirements of the Start-up visa to make the switch.
How long you can stay in the UK on a Start-up visa
The Start-up visa is valid for two years.
Specialist immigration advice and services
Innovator visa
The UK Innovator visa is suitable for experienced businesspersons who are looking to set up a business in the UK. Your business idea must be different from anything else that’s currently on the market.
Innovator visa requirements
You can apply for an Innovator visa if:
- You want to set up and run an innovative business in the UK
- Your business or business idea has been endorsed by an approved body
- You meet the English language requirement
- You are at least 18 years old
- You can prove that you have enough personal savings to support yourself while you’re in the UK
Financial requirements
You must have at least £50,000 in investment funds. You’ll need to prove where you got your funding from.
You do not need any investment funds if one of the following apply:
- Your business is already established and has been endorsed for an earlier visa
- You’ve changed your business and already agreed it with your endorsing body
How long you can stay in the UK on an Innovator visa
The Innovator visa is valid for three years. You can apply to extend your stay for another three years before your initial visa expires. There is no limit on the number times you can extend the Innovator visa.
The Innovator visa leads to permanent residency in the UK and you can apply to settle once you’ve been in the UK for three years.
Your family can join you in the UK
Your partner and children under 18 can apply to join you in the UK as your dependants. Their visa will be valid for the same period as yours. There are financial and eligibility requirements that must be met before your dependants can apply.
Switch to an Innovator visa
If you’re in the UK on eligible visa you may be able to switch to this visa. You will need to meet the requirements of the Innovator visa to make the switch.
Specialist immigration advice and services
Expand your business into the UK
If you’re a business owner and you’d like to expand your operation internationally, our team can help you set up a UK branch or subsidiary.
Helping foreign business in the UK since 1995
As a firm that was founded by a South African who moved to the UK in 1995, we know what it takes to relocate and start up an operation in the UK.
Helping you grow with your business
Our goal is to provide you with all the help you need so that you can focus on driving your business forward while we take care of the admin. The services we offer are especially beneficial to business owners who are looking to relocate themselves, their businesses and possibly their family.
Get in touch with our experienced advisors below and they’ll set up a free consultation for you.
We offer a range of services to foreign businesses in the UK, including:
UK business registration and provision of a registered office
UK bank account setup
Payroll, VAT and Corporation Tax registration
Immigration advice and solutions, including Tier 1 visa and work visa applications
Accounting services and tax advice
Facilitating international money transfers
Advice on working regulations and legal structures in the UK
UK company secretarial services