Through the self-sponsorship visa route, you can legally work for your business using the Skilled Worker visa by becoming both the employer (via your UK company) and the sponsored employee.
You’ll need two things in place:
Hold a Skilled Worker visa through your UK company while running it day to day.
Work in a genuine, skilled role you define — CEO, consultant, business manager, or technical expert.
Your role must meet salary and skill level thresholds, with proper payroll and reporting systems in place.
Work autonomously, but within a visa structure that meets all UK legal and immigration rules.
Start your own business without needing an employer sponsor
Direct pathway without third-party business endorsements
Full access to UK healthcare and education systems
Operate in any legitimate business sector or industry
Build and scale your enterprise independently, with the flexibility to pursue opportunities that match your vision.
Structured route to Indefinite Leave to Remain
Bring spouse and dependent children under 18
Reduces concerns about visa cancellation.
Developed infrastructure, better justice system, and enhanced safety and security.
Acquire or own a UK business which serves as the legal foundation for your visa and must fully comply with UK regulations.
Implement HR systems, payroll, and employment compliance frameworks
Apply and obtain your Sponsor Licence from the Home Office
Apply for your Skilled Worker visa through your own company
Progress to Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years
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A Y & J Solicitors has handled over hundreds of successful Self Sponsorship UK applications, making it a renowned leader in UK immigration law. Each case that we take is handled with meticulous professionalism by our experienced team, meeting every requirement and providing the highest possible likelihood of approval.
The Self Sponsorship Skilled Worker Visa route is a legal pathway where you acquire a UK company, obtain a Sponsor Licence, assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to yourself, and apply for a Skilled Worker visa, allowing you to live, work, and grow your own business in the UK.
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