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United Kingdom - Expansion Worker Visa Business Migration
United Kingdom - Expansion Worker Visa Business Migration
The UK Expansion Worker route (Global Business Mobility) enables an overseas company to send a senior manager or specialist to establish its first UK branch or wholly owned subsidiary. It replaces the old Sole Representative route and is designed for businesses that are not yet trading in the UK.
Your UK entity must first obtain a Sponsor Licence under the Expansion Worker category, evidencing a genuine expansion plan, overseas trading history, and a UK “footprint” (for example, Companies House registration and/or premises arrangements). Once licensed, the company assigns a Certificate of Sponsorship for an eligible RQF‑6 role that meets the Home Office salary/going‑rate requirements.
The transferee should be currently employed by the overseas business and usually have at least 12 months’ prior employment outside the UK (with limited exemptions for high earners). Standard documents include a detailed business plan, financials, organizational chart, job description, and proof of funds to launch operations.
Visas are typically granted for up to 12 months initially, with extension options to a maximum of two years on this route. While it is not a direct settlement category, dependants can accompany you, and once the UK entity begins trading you can switch to a settlement pathway (e.g., Skilled Worker) and work toward ILR. Priority services are available in many locations, helping accelerate both sponsor licence approval and visa processing.
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BENEFITS
- Launch your first UK branch/subsidiary by transferring a senior manager/specialist; dependants can live, work, and study in the UK.
- Priority sponsor licence/visa services available; switch to Skilled Worker once trading to progress toward ILR.
REQUIREMENTS
- Overseas company with genuine trading history and UK footprint; obtain an Expansion Worker sponsor licence and assign a CoS for an eligible RQF‑6role meeting salary thresholds.
- Transferee employed abroad for 12 months (unless high earner); credible expansion plan, sufficient funds, maintenance certified/evidenced, and fullcompliance documentation.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
- No fixed minimum; budget for incorporation, premises, professional fees, initial payroll, and 6–12 months of operating costs.
- Fund via parent company support or revenues, showing available capital for UK launch and early growth.
Reason for Choosing Us
Expansion Worker specialists, sponsor licence and CoS mastery, UK footprint setup, compliant documentation, priority processing, HR support, relocation, transparent pricing.
Direct Interviews
Meet landlords, banks, recruiters, and advisors; expedite setup.
Faster Processing
Priority sponsor licence, CoS, and visa appointment scheduling.
Visa Assistance
End-to-end guidance, compliance checks, documentation, mock interview preparation.