| Other Countries - Migration Services |
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| United Kingdom |
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| Business Immigration |
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For people wishing to come to the UK to start a business. You may start any type of business, but you must work full time in the management of the business. This visa application is called a "Business Status application".
Main Requirements
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Invest £200,000 in a new UK business. |
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Create full time employment for at least 2 EEA nationals |
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Work solely in the business |
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Have sufficient funds to accommodate and maintain yourself until the business is profitable. |
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Have a controlling interest in the business. |
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Be implementing a business plan that looks to be thorough and viable |
The money to be invested in the UK should be your own and not from any other source (e.g. bank loans). It can be held in the form of cash and share capital and the investment should give you an equal or controlling interest in the business.
Initially get a visa valid for a period of 12 months. During this time you must usually make the full investment and create the required 2 jobs. At the end of this first year, as long as the business looks viable, the investment has been made, and the jobs have been created, then the Home Office will normally grant a three-year extension to your visa. After a total of 4 years in the UK you may apply for indefinite leave to remain (Permanent Residence). |
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Investor Immigration
Main requirements
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Have at least £1 million in your control to invest in the UK, of which at least £750,000 must be invested in: Unit trusts, Private companies |
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The remaining £250,000 may be invested as you wish. |
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You may not take employment beyond managing your investments. |
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You must make the UK your main home; you should spend at least 50% of your time here. |
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Your initial visa will be valid for a period of 12 months. No investment need occur before the visa is issued. |
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Within 3 months of your arrival in the UK you should have transferred the funds to the UK. |
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At the end of your first 12 months in the UK, you may apply for your visa to be extended for a further 3 years. |
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After a total of 4 years in the UK you may apply for indefinite leave to remain (Permanent Residence). |
Germany
Investor
Main requirements
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Establish a business in Germany, with at least capital of Euros25, 000-00. Minimum of three employees, there should be a fulltime lower skilled manager (30.000 €) and an assistant (20.000 €). |
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Overall investment should be a minimum of Euros 100,000. The investment should be made within the first two years and can be invested out of business turnover. |
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No restriction on what kind of business to operate but approval is more likely for a higher rather than a lower investment. |
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Produce a realistic business plan. It should include a description of the scope of the business, market analysis, marketing strategic, sales structures, organization, personal and financial planning. |
When can an investor apply for a permanent residence permit?
The investor can apply for an unlimited VISA after 5 years legal residence in Germany. Precondition is the ability to have a conversation in German based on simple words.
Is it necessary to stay the whole time in Germany?
The investor has to stay at least six month each year in Germany.
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