Wednesday 24 August 2016

Investing in Business and Immigrating to Britain

UK Immigration Experts



As per the immigration laws in the United Kingdom, the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa category is for business people who want to set up a business in the country. The visa is also needed for someone who wants to partake in, or invest further into a current business in the UK.

Post-Brexit the rules for EU citizens are yet to be materialised, but the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa is applicable for all non-EU citizens. To come to the UK as an investor you therefore need to make an investment of at least £200,000. The visa fee is additional and it must be applied for at least 3 months before travelling.

If the amount you plan to invest is significantly above the minimum limit of £200,000 the UK Home Office can be less stringent with regards to other rules concerning this business visa. This means that your application can then be processed more quickly. You may also consult UK immigration experts for further details on this provision.

The basic requirements to run your own business as investor.

The set of requirements to apply for the Tier 1 visa include:


  • Invest £200,000 in a new business in the UK.
  • Offer full-time employment to at least 2 EEA nationals.
  • Work only for the business that you have invested in.
  • Have ample funds to live and maintain your own self in the United Kingdom until the business becomes profit generating or cost-effective.
  • Have a controlling interest in the business.
  • Own a share of the business’s liabilities.
  • Execute business plans that seem logical and realistic.


In addition, do not undermine the fact that while investing money in the UK, it must be your own and not a loan from any financial institution.