A sponsor licence is a legal necessity as a UK business if you want to recruit skilled labour from outside the UK under skilled worker route. Hiring even a single employee from one of these countries without a right to work can result in a huge fine and even a prison sentence.
Having a sponsor licence opens up the doors to your business, allowing you to attract top talent, launch innovative projects, and grow your business.
To apply for a sponsor licence your organisation must provide proof of the following:
When you book a free consultation with us, we can clarify each of these points with you to ensure you’re eligible.
Sponsor licence applications aren’t as simple as filling out a form.
There’s no room for error when proving that you’re eligible. You’ll need to assign critical roles within your organisation for an authorising officer, key contact (your main point of contact with UKVI) and a level 1 user (responsible for the day-to-day management of your licence using the SMS). And you’ll have to be fully prepared for the Home Office inspection visit at any time.
If you get it wrong, your application may be disapproved, and you may not be able to apply again for 6 months. This can be disastrous for your business expansion plans.
Sponsor licences are what we do. We’ve helped countless companies obtain a licence, and have 1,000s of 5-star reviews from clients.
We’ll take care of as much of the process for you as possible, from start to finish, including:
If you’re planning on applying for a sponsor licence, schedule a free consultation via the booking calendar above, or request a call back via the chat box at the bottom right corner of this page.
We’ll provide you with all the information you need to know to decide whether to work with us, without obligation.
To apply for a sponsor licence, your organization must be active and legally established in the UK, with necessary registrations with relevant statutory bodies and appropriate planning permissions for your business premises.
For assistance with any UK immigration law concerns, contact A Y & J Solicitors. We’re here to help!
The cost of sponsor licence depends upon the size of your organisation. The Sponsor licence fee for medium to large organisations is £1,476. The Sponsor licence fee for a small organisation will be £536.
You can calculate the cost of a sponsor licence application to your business by clicking here.
Suppose you hold a ‘Skilled Worker’ sponsor licence and want to add a subcategory like the Senior or Specialist Worker Visa. In that case, you can apply without a fee through the Sponsor Management System.
Click here to read more about the cost of a skilled sponsor licence.
To apply for a sponsor licence, companies must file an online form with four key documents and a cover letter about their UK operations. The Home Office may request extra HR documentation and conduct compliance checks on-site or online, with alternative locations possible if needed.
Our team can conduct a mock audit of your HR procedures prior to your formal application being made to identify any weaknesses and put in place an action plan to rectify them.
Submit at least four mandatory documents with the Skilled Worker licence application. Document types vary by entity: public body, start-up, franchise, or SME.
Required documents may include:
For Senior/Specialist Worker Visa subcategory, provide proof of common ownership with an overseas company.
Specific licences require different documents; our team offers tailored checklists.
Multiple sponsor licence subcategories can be applied simultaneously if criteria are met.
To get a UK sponsor licence, employers should:
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A sponsor licence is a legal necessity as a UK business if you want to recruit skilled labour from outside the UK under skilled worker route. Hiring even a single employee from one of these countries without a right to work can result in a huge fine and even a prison sentence.
Having a sponsor licence opens up the doors to your business, allowing you to attract top talent, launch innovative projects, and grow your business.
To apply for a sponsor licence your organisation must provide proof of the following:
When you book a free consultation with us, we can clarify each of these points with you to ensure you’re eligible.
Sponsor licence applications aren’t as simple as filling out a form.
There’s no room for error when proving that you’re eligible. You’ll need to assign critical roles within your organisation for an authorising officer, key contact (your main point of contact with UKVI) and a level 1 user (responsible for the day-to-day management of your licence using the SMS). And you’ll have to be fully prepared for the Home Office inspection visit at any time.
If you get it wrong, your application may be disapproved, and you may not be able to apply again for 6 months. This can be disastrous for your business expansion plans.
Sponsor licences are what we do. We’ve helped countless companies obtain a licence, and have 1,000s of 5-star reviews from clients.
We’ll take care of as much of the process for you as possible, from start to finish, including:
If you’re planning on applying for a sponsor licence, schedule a free consultation via the booking calendar above, or request a call back via the chat box at the bottom right corner of this page.
We’ll provide you with all the information you need to know to decide whether to work with us, without obligation.
To apply for a sponsor licence, your organization must be active and legally established in the UK, with necessary registrations with relevant statutory bodies and appropriate planning permissions for your business premises.
For assistance with any UK immigration law concerns, contact A Y & J Solicitors. We’re here to help!
The cost of sponsor licence depends upon the size of your organisation. The Sponsor licence fee for medium to large organisations is £1,476. The Sponsor licence fee for a small organisation will be £536.
You can calculate the cost of a sponsor licence application to your business by clicking here.
Suppose you hold a ‘Skilled Worker’ sponsor licence and want to add a subcategory like the Senior or Specialist Worker Visa. In that case, you can apply without a fee through the Sponsor Management System.
Click here to read more about the cost of a skilled sponsor licence.
To apply for a sponsor licence, companies must file an online form with four key documents and a cover letter about their UK operations. The Home Office may request extra HR documentation and conduct compliance checks on-site or online, with alternative locations possible if needed.
Our team can conduct a mock audit of your HR procedures prior to your formal application being made to identify any weaknesses and put in place an action plan to rectify them.
Submit at least four mandatory documents with the Skilled Worker licence application. Document types vary by entity: public body, start-up, franchise, or SME.
Required documents may include:
For Senior/Specialist Worker Visa subcategory, provide proof of common ownership with an overseas company.
Specific licences require different documents; our team offers tailored checklists.
Multiple sponsor licence subcategories can be applied simultaneously if criteria are met.
To get a UK sponsor licence, employers should:
