Which Type of Sponsor Licence Should You Apply for?
UK-based organisations now usually need a sponsor licence to recruit non-UK resident workers who don’t otherwise have the requisite immigration permission to work in the UK. For an overview of the process and requirements, see our guidance on sponsor licence and sponsorship. There are different types of sponsor licences available, depending on the type of …
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From Global Mobility to Permanent Residency: Strategic Visa Planning for Business Leaders
Every multinational boardroom now recognises that Global Business Mobility is no longer a transactional HR task—it is a decisive component of succession planning, market-entry timing and shareholder value. Yet few executives realise that the very UK Visa Route they choose today dictates whether their brightest talent can settle tomorrow, buy homes, educate children and eventually …
Ukraine`s public procurement landscape: what international businesses need to know
Ukraine`s public procurement market presents significant opportunities for international businesses, especially in light of the country`s current need for recovery and its integration with the European Union. The procurement system is designated to ensure transparency, competition and equal access for both domestic and foreign bidders. Public tenders in Ukraine can be broadly divided into 2 …
Setting Up a Private Trust Company in Malta
Summary Private Trust Companies (PTCs) offer families and high-net-worth individuals a tailored solution for trust administration. Malta’s regulated yet accessible framework allows settlors to appoint trusted individuals – often family members – as directors, ensuring control, confidentiality, and continuity. This publication outlines the legal basis, structure, benefits, and practical considerations of setting up a PTC …
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RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN INDIA: EVOLVING TRENDS IN EMPLOYMENT LAW
Restrictive covenants remain central to Indian employment law debates, given the country’s persistently high attrition rate, 17.4% in 2024, marginally improved yet still a significant concern for businesses and corporations.[1] Beyond the statistics, high attrition leads to the loss of valuable talent and may harm an organisation’s external reputation.
Safeguarding Sustainable Investments: Green Audits as the New Baseline for Due Diligence
Introduction Over the past decade, there has been a growing emphasis on the need for investors to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as part of their investment strategy. However, this process becomes challenging when companies engage in “greenwashing”—misleading disclosures that exaggerate or falsely claim ESG credentials.
Strengthening Oversight Through Legislation: Delhi’s School Fee Reforms
Private unaided schools occupy a peculiar position in Indian education law, they are private enterprises delivering a public good, subject to both the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) and state-specific education laws.
When Sponsor Licences Collapse: A Legal Guide to Revocation and Rescue Strategies
You opened the brown envelope, read the first paragraph, and your stomach sank. “Sponsor licence revoked”. Suddenly your star software developer in Bristol, the chef who keeps your London restaurant in Tripadvisor’s top-10 list, and the project manager flying in next month are all suddenly at risk. Your mind races: How long do I have? …
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Sponsor Licence Suspension: What Happens Next, 20-Day Response, and How to Protect Your Business
A single brown envelope can freeze an entire workforce. When the Home Office writes to say your Sponsor Licence has been suspended, the clock starts ticking—no new Certificates of Sponsorship can be issued, your company disappears from the public register of sponsors, and current visa extensions grind to a halt.
UK Expansion Visa: How to Prove Genuine Intent For Your Overseas Business
The UK Expansion Worker Visa has become a very important entry point into the UK marketplace for global companies that want to establish a presence in England. However, for all its apparent simplicity, beneath that lies a very complicated problem for many of the applicants. The biggest hurdle on the path is demonstrating that the …
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