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The self-sponsorship route allows you to live and work in the United Kingdom by establishing your own UK company and using it to support your Skilled Worker visa. It is suitable for applicants already in the UK as well as those applying from overseas, and it offers a practical pathway for professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners.
You receive clear and structured guidance at every stage, ensuring your business, documents and visa meet all Home Office requirements.
We help you set up a compliant UK company, create a role that matches your skills and prepare a strong visa application that supports your long-term plans. Whether you want to start a new business, expand an existing overseas company or work independently under your own organisation, each requirement is handled with care and precision.
Begin with a free eligibility assessment and understand how self-sponsorship can support your ambitions in the United Kingdom.
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The self-sponsorship route allows you to live and work in the United Kingdom by establishing your own UK company and using it to support your Skilled Worker visa. It is suitable for applicants already in the UK as well as those applying from overseas, and it offers a practical pathway for professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners.
You receive clear and structured guidance at every stage, ensuring your business, documents and visa meet all Home Office requirements.
We help you set up a compliant UK company, create a role that matches your skills and prepare a strong visa application that supports your long-term plans. Whether you want to start a new business, expand an existing overseas company or work independently under your own organisation, each requirement is handled with care and precision.
Begin with a free eligibility assessment and understand how self-sponsorship can support your ambitions in the United Kingdom.
The self-sponsorship route offers a practical way to live and work in the United Kingdom by creating your own UK company and using it to support your Skilled Worker visa. It is suitable for applicants both inside and outside the UK and does not require a job offer, an employer or large investment.
It works well for individuals who want to run their own business, expand an overseas company or work independently through a role they create within their own organisation.
Who This Route Is Suitable For
What You Need to Qualify
To meet the requirements, you generally need:
How the Process Works
Self-sponsorship follows four main stages:
Why Accuracy Matters
Common issues include:
Key Points You Should Know
Yes. You can apply from overseas or from within the UK, provided your current visa allows switching. Both routes follow the same four-stage process.
No. Your own UK company becomes your sponsor, so a traditional employer or job offer is not required.
No. You do not need large capital or millions in investment. You only need enough to show realistic business setup and early operation.
No. You can apply even if you have not yet secured UK clients. The focus is on the viability of your business and your role within it.
Your position must meet the Skilled Worker skill and salary thresholds. We help match your experience to a suitable SOC code.
Yes, English level B1 may be needed depending on your nationality and circumstances.
Yes. Dependants can apply with you or join you later under the Skilled Worker dependent route.
Yes. You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years on the Skilled Worker route, provided you meet residence and salary rules.
Common reasons include weak business plans, incomplete sponsor licence documents, roles that do not meet skill or salary levels, or errors in the visa application. Accurate preparation is essential.
Many applicants face refusals because their company structure, business plan or Skilled Worker role does not meet Home Office standards. Self-sponsorship is powerful, but only when every requirement is handled with accuracy and evidence.
If you want a clear, reliable route to live and work in the UK under your own company, now is the right time to get specialist guidance.
A clear and structured process that guides you through each stage of the self-sponsorship route.
We support you from confirming your eligibility and forming your UK company to securing your sponsor licence, assigning your Certificate of Sponsorship and completing your Skilled Worker visa application.
Here is how we help you through the UK Self-Sponsorship route.
You can contact us for a free initial review of your circumstances. We take time to understand your business idea or expansion plans, your professional experience, your immigration background and any concerns you may have. Under the direction of a senior solicitor, we explain the options available to you, how the process works and what the realistic timescales and fees are. If you decide to proceed, we can take your instructions remotely for complete convenience and privacy.
You speak directly with a qualified immigration solicitor (not a call centre). We assess your eligibility, review your background, confirm the Skilled Worker role you will hold within your UK company, and identify what evidence will be required. You receive clear guidance on the safest and most realistic path for your Self Sponsorship application, tailored to your individual circumstances.
We carefully review all relevant documents, including your business concept, experience, qualifications, financial information, proposed company structure and any previous immigration applications. Each item is checked against current Home Office guidance. We then create a clear strategy that reflects your plans, addresses any potential concerns and ensures your Self Sponsorship application is presented with accuracy and care.
We guide you on the exact documents required for each stage of Self Sponsorship, whether you are applying from inside or outside the UK. This may include company formation details, business plan requirements, financial records, English language evidence, professional documents and Skilled Worker eligibility proof. Everything is organised in a clear and decision-maker-friendly format that meets Home Office expectations and supports the strength of your application.
Your solicitor completes all required forms, including the sponsor licence application, Certificate of Sponsorship details and your Skilled Worker visa forms. We prepare a detailed legal representation letter explaining your circumstances and demonstrating how all requirements are met. Any areas that may need clarification are addressed clearly, ensuring the decision-maker has a full and accurate understanding of your background, role and eligibility.
We submit your applications, manage document uploads, assist with business compliance, arrange biometric appointments where required and handle all correspondence from the Home Office. You receive timely updates throughout the process and may contact your caseworker directly whenever you need reassurance or clarification.
Once the Home Office issues a decision, we explain the outcome and guide you on what to do next. This may include supporting your company’s sponsor licence duties, assisting dependants, preparing for future Skilled Worker extensions or planning for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after five years in the United Kingdom.
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