UK Business Immigration Services
Business Immigration & Sponsor Licences
Secure the Right to Sponsor Skilled Workers Legally and Efficiently
Legate Hub provides professional legal support for UK employers seeking Sponsor Licences, Skilled Worker sponsorship compliance, and business immigration solutions under the UK Points-Based Immigration System.
Business Immigration Support
- Sponsor Licence applications
- Skilled Worker sponsorship compliance
- Pre-licence compliance audits
- Certificate of Sponsorship guidance
- Right-to-work compliance systems
- Licence renewal and management support
What is a UK Sponsor Licence?
A Sponsor Licence enables UK employers to legally recruit and sponsor overseas workers under approved immigration routes.
UK businesses employing overseas workers under the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker categories must hold a valid Sponsor Licence issued by the Home Office.
Employers are required to demonstrate genuine trading activity, effective HR systems, and full compliance with immigration reporting duties.
Legate Hub supports employers throughout the full sponsorship lifecycle — from initial licence applications to ongoing compliance management and audit preparation.
Our Business Immigration Services
Sponsor Licence Applications
Full legal support for new Sponsor Licence applications, including eligibility assessments and document preparation.
Sponsorship Compliance Audits
Professional HR system reviews and compliance audits to ensure your organisation remains Home Office compliant.
Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Guidance for sponsoring overseas employees under the Skilled Worker immigration route.
Sponsor Licence Renewals
Ongoing support for Sponsor Licence renewals, reporting obligations, and compliance management.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Genuine UK trading organisation
- Compliant HR and record-keeping systems
- No serious immigration or fraud offences
- Ability to offer genuine skilled employment
- Compliance with salary and skill thresholds
- Appropriate staffing and sponsorship structure
Application Process & Timelines
Legate Hub manages the complete Sponsor Licence process, ensuring your application and compliance systems meet UKVI standards.
| Service | Typical Timeframe* |
|---|---|
| Standard Sponsor Licence Application | Approximately 8 – 12 weeks |
| Priority Sponsor Licence Service | Approximately 10 working days |
| Compliance Audit Preparation | 1 – 3 weeks depending on business size |
| Certificate of Sponsorship Allocation | Subject to Home Office approval timelines |
Processing times may vary depending on Home Office workload, business structure, and compliance review requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Sponsor Licence?
A Sponsor Licence is Home Office authorisation allowing UK employers to sponsor eligible overseas workers under sponsored immigration routes.
Can the Home Office inspect my business?
Yes. The Home Office may conduct announced or unannounced compliance visits to verify HR systems and sponsorship compliance procedures.
What happens after my Sponsor Licence is approved?
Approved sponsors can assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to eligible overseas workers and begin sponsorship recruitment processes.
Need Help With a Sponsor Licence Application?
Legate Hub provides professional legal support for UK employers seeking Sponsor Licences and business immigration compliance solutions.
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