Sponsor Licence Applications
If your business needs to recruit from outside the UK, you'll need a sponsor licence first. We handle the application from eligibility review through to Home Office submission.
This is for you if your business has identified a role, or a specific candidate, that you can't fill from the resident labour market, and you don't yet hold a sponsor licence.
What We DoEnd-to-end sponsor licence support
We review whether your business meets the Home Office's eligibility and genuineness requirements, identify your key personnel (Authorising Officer, Level 1 User, and any additional users), prepare your supporting documents, and submit the application. Where a role or candidate has already been identified, we advise on that in parallel so you're ready to sponsor as soon as the licence is granted.
A business we've helped obtain a licence
“Flashpoint Legal supported our company in obtaining a Sponsorship Licence and managing the end-to-end process of hiring overseas workers. Their level of expertise and attention to detail gave us full confidence throughout. The licence was approved and the subsequent employee visa applications were handled efficiently and successfully. Their ability to combine legal knowledge with practical business understanding makes them an invaluable partner.”
E-Serve Ltd · UK Business Client · Sponsor Licence
What it costs to get started
Your consultation fee is fixed and confirmed upfront. A specific fee estimate for the sponsor licence application itself is provided in writing following that consultation, once we understand your business.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sponsor licence?
A sponsor licence is Home Office authorisation that allows a UK business to employ workers from outside the UK under the Skilled Worker route and other sponsored immigration routes.
How long does a sponsor licence application take?
The Home Office aims to decide most sponsor licence applications within 8 weeks of submission, though this can vary and priority processing may be available in some circumstances.
What documents will we need?
Requirements vary by business type, but typically include company registration documents, evidence of trading, and details of your HR and right-to-work systems. We confirm the exact list for your business during your consultation.
Can a sponsor licence application be refused?
Yes. Applications can be refused if the Home Office isn't satisfied the business meets the sponsor duties and genuineness requirements. We review your position before you apply to reduce that risk.
What happens after the licence is granted?
You take on ongoing sponsor duties, including record-keeping and reporting obligations. We can help you set these up correctly from day one so your licence stays in good standing.
Book a Sponsor Licence Assessment
A focused consultation to review your business's eligibility and set out exactly what an application would involve.
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