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Expand Business with the UK Business Setup and Expansion Worker Visa
The United Kingdom has thrown its doors open for investors and entrepreneurs to set up their businesses and settle in the UK. UK Expansion Worker Visa allows existing businesses that have operations outside the UK and have no presence in the UK to expand their business operations to the UK. This allows the company to send its senior managers to travel to the UK for 2 years and set up the business operations. Y-Axis can help you plan and manage your Business Incorporation and visa requirements.
Business Setup in the UK
Setting up a business in the United Kingdom involves several steps and considerations. Here is a general overview of the process for setting up a business in the UK.
- The company needs to be first Registered with the Companies House in the UK
- Apply to become a Sponsor License Holder in the UK to issue the CoS
- Apply for the Expansion Worker visa at the local UK Embassy
Benefits of UK Expansion Worker Visa
- No Investment requirements
- Live in the UK with your family for a maximum period of 2 years
- Access to UK healthcare and education benefits
Eligibility for UK Expansion Worker Visa
- Have a valid certificate of sponsorship from your employer
- Have you worked for your employer outside the UK
- Do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations
- Be paid the minimum eligible salary required for your job
Other Requirements
- Company must not have any branch or subsidiary in the UK
- IELTS score of 4.0.
- The employee must be a senior person in the company employed for more than 12 months.
Documents for UK Expansion Worker Visa
- The certificate of sponsorship reference number.
- A valid passport with a blank page.
- Work contract, which has your job title and annual salary.
- The employment code of your job.
- A document that has your employer’s name and sponsor license number.
- Proof of your financial status – Sufficient amount in your bank account for your stay in the UK
- Proof of your relationship with your dependents (if applicable).
Steps to apply for UK Expansion Worker Visa
- Step 1: Fill out the online application form
- Step 2: Provide the necessary documents; they must be JPG, PNG, PDF, or JPEG.
- Step 3: Pay the required visa fee and the healthcare surcharge
- Step 4: Submit your filled application online
- Step 5: Book an appointment at the visa application center
- Step 6: Wait for your visa application to be processed
How can Y-Axis help you?
- Assist you with the Business Incorporation Process
- Assist you with the Sponsor License process
- Review and Advise on the required documents for the Business Incorporation
- Review and Advise on the documents required for the visa process
- Assist with the Visa application process
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