Business & Startups
Immigration programs for founders, entrepreneurs and investors. London remains key for capital investment including private equity.
UK remains one of the most sought-out places to invest, whether in a start-up or take-over of an established business. As a founder, you and your investors will have an opportunity to look at immigration programs which will permit you to set-up and invest in the UK markets.
Founders and businesses
For founders including investors, London remains one of the premier locations for investments.
More than 20% of Europe’s total investment are in London. There is more than 380 active venture capital and private equity firms in around London.
In most of the business related immigration programs will need to prepare a full business plan, which must include your strategy, marketing plans, and financial statements.
Summary of immigration programs
There are a number of businesses related - immigration programs which can be applied for and in summary, they are as follows:
- Short-term business visas. This will allow you to come in the UK, whether to explore, negotiate or close a deal in the UK.
- Innovator Founder visa. As a founder, you would be expected to create a new business opportunity in the UK, it should be scalable and innovative. You can find more information on the program here.
- Established business. If you are an established business (trading outside of the UK), you can apply for the UK Expansion work visa route and set-up a UK business.
- Global Talent visa program is for leader’s and potential leader’s in academia & research, arts & culture and digital technology.