Sponsor Licence Application

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UK Sponsorship Licence Application – Apply for Tier 2 Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence If your UK-based firm intends to employ non-UK residents (including EU nationals entering the UK from 1st January 2021), you must possess a valid sponsor licence from the UK Home Office. The process of obtaining an employer sponsorship licence can be intricate, but we’re here to assist. There are two types of sponsor licences available: Tier 2 and Tier 5.

The Tier 2 sponsor license is designed for UK employers who wish to sponsor non-UK nationals to work in skilled jobs in the UK. This includes jobs that necessitate a specific skill set, professional qualifications, or relevant experience.
Sponsor Licence Application Requirements
Application for a UK sponsorship licence necessitates certain documents you need to provide to succeed. In addition to the sponsorship licence application form, you will also need to submit a minimum of 4 supporting documents from the list below:

Companies House Registration Number
SIGNED Annual Accounts (it is mandatory if the business is over 18 months old)
Minimum 1-month business bank statement, the bank needs to be registered and regulated by the FCA and PRA.
Employer liability insurance certificate (minimum employee cover £5 million)
Copy of Lease, freehold or Tenancy agreement
Copy of regulatory approval, i.e. Health & Safety star rating for food businesses, ACCA, SRA, etc.
VAT Certificate (if registered)
PAYE or Account Office reference letter from HMRC
Apart from the above documents, the company must have a Pension scheme in place.
If the skilled worker sponsor licence application is denied, there is a six-month cooling-off period before you can reapply. In some cases, you may be able to appeal the decision. You’ll need to address the reasons your application was denied in your reapplication.

How long does a UK Sponsor Licence Application take?

To apply for a sponsor licence, it usually takes 8 weeks to get a decision from the Home Office. Processing time may be longer if your application is complex or you have not provided the required information. The Home Office may need to conduct an on-site visit to your business premises as part of their due diligence and this can add a few more weeks to the process.

What are the expenses associated with the UK Sponsor Licence Application?

The cost of a sponsor license application varies depending on the size of the organization. For small organization’s, the Sponsor License application fee is £536, which needs to be paid to the Home Office For Medium to large organizations, the Sponsor License application fee is £1,476, which also needs to be paid to the Home Office. A small organization is defined as 1-50 staff, less than 10.2 million annual turnovers, and total assets worth £5.1 million or less. Additionally, an annual sponsor license fee must be paid to maintain the license, but that will only depend on the number of skilled workers the company employs.
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