Investors And Entrepreneurs

Investors and Entrepreneurs

The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Category closed on 29th March 2019 to all new applicants and has been replaced by the Innovator Founder Visa. Applicants who previously entered under the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category will be able to extend their stay under the previous rules until 5th April 2023 and also apply for settlement until 5th April 2025. 

The Tier 1 (Investor) Migrant route is closed to all new initial applications for entry clearance or leave to remain. This includes no longer being able to switch into this route from other routes. 

Applicants wishing to extend their visa must have, or have last had entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain as a Tier 1 (Investor) Migrant (in the 12 months immediately before the date of application). The application must be made before 17th February 2026. Applicants wishing to apply for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) must make their before 17th February 2028.

Please contact our private immigration team for further information on 033 3772 0409.

Our Business Immigration Team have assisted a number of High Net worth applicants and their families relocate to the UK for investment and  business purposes.  

We understand that for most investors and entrepreneurs the decision to relocate especially with your family to the UK can be life-changing, The UK remains a popular jurisdiction for high net worth individuals and their families, due its political and financial stability, proximity to other EU states and its renowned education system with some of the most prestigious private schools and universities in the world.

Whether you are a high net worth individual seeking to invest or an entrepreneur seeking to establish a business in the UK our professional expertise and personal approach will ensure that your visa process runs (stress free) smoothly and expeditiously.

Our team consists of members with extensive language skills ranging from, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), French, Spanish and German.

Our goal is to make the immigration process for individuals and businesses simpler, clearer and transparent with coherent expert advice.

Duncan Law Solicitors is ranked as a leading firm in private immigration matters by renowned Legal Directories The Legal 500, Chambers and  Partners, which has the following to say about the firm:

“[Duncan Lewis Solicitors] advises SME clients on sponsorship license applications under the PBS, as well as on immigration strategy and compliance. It also advises high-net-worth individuals from Asia, the Middle East and Russia. Vicash Ramkissoon is “friendly and experienced” and advises on international businesses and high-net-worth individuals on complex applications.”   

“Tamana Aziz advises business on applications for sponsor licences, as well as helping with the management of those licences. She is often instructed by clients in the hospitality and food industries.”

For more information please contact our specialist compliance team today on +44(0)203 114 1198 or e-mail us at privateimmigration@duncanlewis.com / businessimmigration@duncanlewis.com