UK Representative of an Overseas Business
If you are looking to enter the UK as a Representative of an Overseas Business, Sterling Shore Solicitors are here to help.
We are leading experts in UK Sole Representative of an Overseas Business applications and offer you a free initial assessment to ensure you meet the stringent requirements set out by the Home Office.
Our Lawyers, Solicitors and Barristers take ownership of the entire process from start to finish and will offer you continuing support until you receive your decision.
We provide expert legal advice and outstanding customer service all within a one-off fixed fee with no hidden charges.
What you need to know
The Representative of an Overseas Business visa allows a senior employee of an overseas business to come to the UK to set up and run a UK branch or wholly owned subsidiary of the overseas parent company.
In order to qualify for a Sole Representative of an Overseas Business visa you will need to demonstrate that you:
- Are a genuine Representative of an overseas business
- Are an existing senior employee of the overseas business
- Have been recruited and taken on as an employee of the overseas business outside of the UK
- Have the skills, experience and knowledge of the business necessary to undertake the role of sole representative of the overseas business in the UK
- Have full authority to negotiate and take operational decisions on behalf of the overseas business
- Intend to work full-time as a representative of the overseas business
- Do not intend to engage in business of your own or work for any other business
- Do not have a majority stake in, or otherwise own or control, a majority of the overseas business, whether that ownership or control is by means of a shareholding, partnership agreement, sole proprietorship or any other arrangement
- Can show English language proficiency to at least CEFR Level A1 (speaking and listening);
- Can show you can adequately maintain and accommodate yourself and your dependants in the UK, without recourse to public funds.
For you to qualify for a UK Overseas Business Representative visa you must show the parent company will be an active and trading overseas business. The overseas parent company must have, and intend to continue to have its headquarters and principal place of business outside the UK.
Why you should instruct us
The UK Overseas Business Representative application is a complex area of UK immigration which requires substantial documentation and rigorous compliance of Home Office regulations. It is essential you demonstrate that you meet the strict requirements before you apply.
From the beginning you will need the correct advice and assistance from our UK Immigration Specialists. Without our help you run the high risk of your application being refused and the loss of substantial fees.
Our Corporate Immigration Specialists will provide end to end legal assistance with high success rates and an impressive track record.
We offer you advice that is clear, concise, and tailored to your individual business requirements by applying our expertise and knowledge to ensure that your interests are best taken care of in the most efficient and professional manner.
