Start-up and Innovator Visas

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Start-up and Innovator Visas

Start-up and Innovator Visa Endorsing Body

Are you an entrepreneur with an innovative business idea/concept which is primed and suitable for the UK marketplace? If so then there are options available for innovative individuals based outside of the EEA.

Tier 1 Start-up Visa

Through the Tier 1 Start-up visa the UK is actively supporting non-EEA nationals to review and undertake innovative opportunities within the UK.
Here at iihub we can assess your Tier 1 Start-up Visa Application, through our role as an endorsing body, and through the ongoing support we can provide upon your relocation to the UK as an investor, coach, mentor in your business through are highly skilled and experienced team.

What is the Tier 1 Start-up Visa?

If you are looking to start a new business in the UK, you can do this via the Tier 1 Start-up visa enabling you to create and form an innovative UK registered company.
This visa permits you to relocate to the UK to pursue your business growth.

Tier 1 Innovator Visa

Through the Tier 1 Innovator visa the UK is actively supporting non-EEA nationals to review and undertake entrepreneurial opportunities within the UK through investments of £50,000 and above.

Here at iihub we can assess your Tier 1 Innovator Visa Application, through our role as an endorsing body, and through the ongoing support we can provide upon your relocation to the UK as an investor, coach, mentor in your business through are highly skilled and experienced team.

What is the Tier 1 Innovator Visa?

If you are looking to start a new business in the UK, you can do this via the Tier 1 visa through an investment of £50,000 into your innovative UK registered company. This investment can take the form of either a loan directly into the business or share capital/equity shareholding or a combination of the two.

This visa permits you to relocate to the UK to pursue your business growth.

The Tier 1 Start-up and Innovator visa application process

At iihub we can assess and potentially endorse Tier 1 visa applications, and also your business growth. This includes support in all areas of your business from finance and marketing, to understanding the sector and landscape of the UK in which you will be operating.  We will guide you through this financial and operational process and provide as much or as little support as you need and will always be on hand to offer advice and guidance.

Tier 1 Investor Visa

Through the Tier 1 Investor visa the UK is actively supporting non-EEA investors to undertake investments of £2,000,000 or more within the UK.
iihub can provide investment opportunities into UK registered companies.

What is a Tier 1 Investor Visa?

If you are looking to invest £2,000,000 or more in UK government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK registered companies, then the Tier 1 Investor route is available to you.
A visa will enable you (but not required) to undertake an employment position within the business, continue with or commence your studies, or engage in other business activities within the UK. In addition you are also permitted to bring up to an additional four family members and dependants with you.

The Tier 1 Investor visa application process

At iihub we help individuals find investment opportunities into UK registered companies.
The team at iihub will work closely with you in identifying suitable companies for your investment, and to ensure you comply with all financial and legal requirements when making the investment.