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Business Immigration

Comprehensive, Strategic & Reliable Immigration Support for UK Businesses, Entrepreneurs & Skilled Professionals

Navigating UK business immigration is never just about paperwork, it’s about people, opportunities, and long-term plans. Whether you’re expanding a company, hiring international talent, or relocating as an entrepreneur, you need clear guidance and a legal partner who sees the bigger picture.

Our Business Immigration team provides end-to-end legal support that simplifies complex immigration processes and removes uncertainty. From Sponsor Licences to visa applications, compliance audits to appeals, we help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Why Business Immigration Matters Today

The UK continues to be a global hub for innovation, talent, and investment. As businesses scale and compete internationally, the ability to hire skilled workers, move teams between markets, and establish UK operations is more important than ever.

Yet immigration rules change frequently, and even small errors can lead to delays, financial penalties, or rejected applications.

That’s why we focus on:

  • Clear, accurate advice

  • Risk-free application preparation

  • Strong compliance support

  • Long-term immigration planning

Our goal is to protect your business while helping you unlock new opportunities.

Who We Support

UK Employers

Start-ups, SMEs, large companies, and HR teams looking to hire or transfer international workers.

Entrepreneurs & Founders

Individuals establishing a business in the UK, including via self-sponsorship.

Global Companies

Organisations expanding to the UK under Global Business Mobility routes.

Skilled Professionals

Employees, senior executives, and specialists relocating to the UK.

Business Immigration Services

We assist companies and entrepreneurs to establish, expand, and operate legally in the UK through a variety of business immigration routes:

Innovator Founder Visa

For experienced entrepreneurs launching innovative businesses endorsed by approved bodies.

Skilled Worker Visa

For individuals sponsored by UK companies, including self-established businesses.

Sponsor Licence Applications

For UK employers seeking to hire overseas workers or interns.

Business Visitor Visa

For short-term business-related activities such as meetings, conferences, and exploratory visits.

Self Sponsorship Visa

Start your UK business and sponsor your own visa; no employer needed. We guide you through every step.

Global Talent Visa

Move to the UK as a recognised leader in your field; no job offer needed. We’ll guide you through the Global Talent Visa process.

Refusals, Appeals & Complex Cases

If your application is refused, we help you challenge the decision through reviews, appeals, or a stronger fresh application. Our team identifies what went wrong, fixes issues, and rebuilds your case for the best possible outcome.

Our Approach: Clear, Practical & People-Focused

Personalised Strategy

Every case is unique. We take the time to understand your goals and tailor an immigration pathway that fits.

Dedicated Case Management

A single immigration specialist handles your matter from start to finish, ensuring consistency and clear communication.

Compliance at the Core

We prioritise accuracy, compliance, and documentation quality to reduce risk and prevent errors.

Transparent, Fixed Fees

Clear, upfront pricing with no surprise charges.

Fast Responses & Ongoing Support

We respond quickly and stay with you long after the application is approved.

Our Process

  1. Initial Consultation:We understand your business goals and assess your immigration needs.
  2.  Custom Strategy:We identify the correct visa route or licence type, aligned with your objectives.
  3. Application & Documentation: We prepare and submit accurate documents and communicate with the Home Office on your behalf.
  4. Ongoing Support: From licence management to compliance audits and staff training, we’re with you long-term.

Key Services (At a Glance)

  1. Sponsor Licence Application & Renewal
  2. Skilled Worker & Global Business Mobility Visas
  3. ImmigrationCompliance Audits
  4. Business Setup & Self-Sponsorship Guidance
  5. HR Training for Immigration Compliance

Why Choose Ammal Solicitors?

  1. Long-standing relationship with the Home Office
  2. Transparent pricing with capped fees, retainers, or sponsors
  3. Clear, jargon-free communication
  4. Multi-disciplinary team offering employment and tax law integration when needed

“We tackle immigration from all angles; so you stay protected, proactive, and prepared.”

Benefits of Choosing Our Business Immigration Services

1. Minimise risks of refusals

Our experts handle documentation, eligibility checks, and compliance to ensure strong applications.

2. Save time and reduce stress

We simplify processes so you can focus on running your business.

3. Stay compliant long-term

We help you maintain accurate systems and avoid costly penalties.

4. Strategic planning

We guide you beyond one-off applications—towards long-term immigration and workforce goals.

5. Trusted legal support

Experienced immigration professionals who understand both legal and business needs.

Start Your Business Immigration Journey With Confidence

Whether you’re expanding your business, hiring global talent, or relocating as an entrepreneur, we’re here to provide clear guidance and dependable legal support at every stage.

Our team ensures your immigration process is handled professionally, compliantly, and with a focus on delivering the best possible outcome. Let’s talk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What immigration issues could my business face?
  • Applying for the wrong sponsor licence or Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), causing delays and refusals
  • Sponsor licence suspensions or revocations due to failed compliance
  • Fines or reputational damage for failing to prevent illegal working
  • Poor HR systems that don’t meet Home Office requirements

Work & Business Visas (requiring a job offer or sponsorship):

  • Skilled Worker Visa
  • Health and Care Worker Visa
  • Senior or Specialist Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility)
  • Graduate Trainee Visa
  • Secondment Worker Visa

Visas without a job offer:

  • Graduate Visa
  • Youth Mobility Scheme
  • UK Ancestry Visa
  • Global Talent Visa
  • High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa
  • British National (Overseas) Visa

Other routes:

  • Business Visitor Visa
  • Overseas Domestic Worker Visa

A Sponsor Licence is a legal requirement for any UK employer who wants to hire non-UK nationals under work visa routes. Without it, businesses cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship; essential for the employee’s visa process.

The UK Self Sponsorship Visa may be an appropriate option for anyone who wants to start and run their own business in the UK but does not have a UK sponsor. This procedure will allow you to obtain a sponsor licence for the company you establish. The firm can then sponsor you to travel to the UK on a skilled worker visa. Unlike the innovator visa, there is no minimum investment in the business.

We conduct audits to:

  • Identify areas of non-compliance
  • Create HR systems and documentation
  • Provide training and workshops
  • Assist with right-to-work checks
  • Help avoid penalties and sponsor licence issues

We can:

  • Review and correct failed applications
  • Challenge refusals and suspensions
  • Reapply with corrected documentation
  • Represent you in Home Office communications

Yes. We train HR departments on:

  • Using the Sponsor Management System (SMS)
  • Visa monitoring and recordkeeping
  • Right-to-work checks
  • Sponsor duties and renewals

We offer flexibility to suit different needs:

  • Fixed Fees:Know your costs upfront
  • Bank of Hours:Pre-paid legal time
  • Monthly Retainers: Ideal for ongoing support