Business Immigration & Sponsorship Overview
Secure the Right to Sponsor Skilled Workers Legally and Efficiently
Legate Hub supports UK employers in obtaining and maintaining Sponsor Licences for international recruitment under the UK’s Points-Based Immigration System.
Overview
Any UK business seeking to employ non-settled workers under the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker categories must hold a valid Sponsor Licence. The process requires detailed documentation of the organisation’s trading status, HR systems, and compliance with immigration control obligations. Legate Hub provides full-service support — from initial eligibility review to application preparation, Home Office liaison, and post-licence compliance management.
Eligibility & Licence Categories
To obtain a Sponsor Licence, your organisation must:
- Be a genuine trading UK entity (company, charity, education provider, or other lawful structure).
- Have appropriate HR systems to monitor employee attendance, keep contact details updated, and report to the Home Office when required.
- Have no unspent criminal convictions for immigration offences, fraud, or money laundering.
- Be able to offer genuine employment meeting minimum skill and salary levels.
Licence Categories
- Worker Licence: For long-term employment, including Skilled Worker and Senior/Specialist Worker routes.
- Temporary Worker Licence: For short-term roles including Charity, Creative, Religious, and Government Authorised Exchange routes.
Required Documents Checklist
Typical documents to accompany a Sponsor Licence application include:
- Certificate of Incorporation and Companies House registration details.
- Recent business bank statements and employer’s liability insurance certificate.
- Lease or ownership documents for business premises.
- VAT registration certificate (if applicable).
- Sample employment contracts and HR compliance policies.
- Proof of PAYE registration and HMRC reference numbers.
Legate Hub prepares all supporting documentation and ensures compliance with Appendix A of the Sponsor Guidance before submission.
Application Process
- Step 1 – Business Assessment: Legate Hub reviews your company’s trading activity, staffing structure, and recruitment needs to determine the correct licence type.
- Step 2 – Documentation & HR Compliance Audit: We conduct a pre-licence audit to ensure your HR systems meet UKVI’s record-keeping and monitoring standards.
- Step 3 – Application Preparation & Submission: Legate Hub completes the online application, uploads supporting documents, and submits to the Home Office with the required fee.
- Step 4 – Compliance Visit (if applicable): We guide you through Home Office inspection preparation and provide on-site or remote support.
- Step 5 – Licence Grant & Ongoing Support: Once approved, your business is entered into the public Sponsor Register. We assist with Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) allocation and ongoing compliance management.
Processing Timelines
| Service Type | Typical Timeframe* |
|---|---|
| Standard Sponsor Licence Application | 8 – 12 weeks |
| Pre-Licence Priority Service (if available) | 10 working days |
Note: The Home Office may conduct unannounced compliance visits. Legate Hub ensures your HR systems remain audit-ready at all times.
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Ongoing Compliance Duties
- Reporting worker absences, terminations, and changes in job role or salary.
- Maintaining up-to-date contact details and right-to-work documentation.
- Monitoring visa expiry dates and renewal deadlines.
- Ensuring job roles remain compliant with current immigration skill and salary thresholds.
Legate Hub offers retained compliance packages, mock audits, and record-keeping solutions for licensed sponsors.
Download Application Resources
- Sponsor Licence Application Checklist (PDF)
- HR Compliance Audit Template (PDF)
- Business Sponsorship Policy Guide (PDF)
Download and complete these templates before submission. Legate Hub reviews all documents to ensure full Home Office compliance.
Why Choose Legate Hub
Our business immigration solicitors are trusted by UK employers to manage sponsorship obligations with precision. We ensure fast, compliant sponsor licence approvals and ongoing HR system readiness — reducing risk, avoiding penalties, and keeping your workforce fully compliant.
Book a Consultation
Ensure your business meets all sponsorship standards. Contact Legate Hub today for a detailed pre-licence consultation and compliance review.