Helping your business branch out
We understand that your business thrives with an international workforce and aim to help you extend your reach.
Your law firm for overseas business
We can provide in-house training and will support you with every stage in compliance with the most up-to-date immigration law.
Making your UK business trip our priority
However long you wish to conduct business in the UK, our expert lawyers will give you tailored guidance for your visit.
We welcome your business
Our multilingual team of solicitors have the expertise to help your business land and expand into the UK.
Opening the door to business immigration
It's our business to make sure your business is prepared to step forward into the future of immigration law.
Tier 1 Entrepreneurs
Tier 1 Entrepreneurs
The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Category will be closing on 29th March 2019 to all new applicants and will be replaced by ‘Start Up’ and ‘Innovator’ categories. Applicants who previously entered under the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category will be able to extend their stay under the previous rules until 5th April 2023 and also apply for settlement until 5th April 2025.
Please contact our private immigration team for further information on 033 3772 0409.
Duncan Lewis UK Immigration Solicitors – No win no fee
UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa – Fixed Fee – Free initial telephone consultation
If you want to come to the UK to be involved in business activity, by setting up, taking over or running a business, you may be eligible to apply for a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa.
Proving your application is genuine
The immigration authorities now require you to show that your business intentions are genuine. To do this you will have to show them evidence of market research and in-depth business plans. Our specialist fee earners will help you compile the right documentation to show that you meet this requirement.
Funds
In order to meet the funds requirement for this visa you will need to show that you have at least £200,000 available. If you can show that your funds are from a venture capitalist firm that is regulated by the Financial Services Authority then a minimum of sum of only £50,000 will be required.
English language and Maintenance requirements
To meet the requirements for this visa, you will need to demonstrate that you have the appropriate funds for your business activity and to support yourself, and that you meet the English language requirement.
We assist with the following:
- Tier 1 Entrepreneur Entry Clearance
- Tier 1 UK visa business plan drafting
- Tier 1 Entrepreneur Extension
- Tier 1 Entrepreneur Appeals
- Tier 1 Entrepreneur Administrative Review
- Tier 1 Entrepreneur Judicial Review
- Tier 1 Entrepreneur Team
- Switching to Tier 1 Entrepreneur status
If your Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa has been refused with no right to appeal, we can assist by way of Judicial Review. At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are experts at challenging the Home Office through Judicial Review. Our team of UK immigration solicitors are highly experienced with making Judicial Review claims against the UK Home Office.
For an initial consultation over the telephone with one of our expert UK immigration lawyers, call us today on
033 3772 0409 or e-mail us at privateimmigration@duncanlewis.com.