A lot of documents that were required to be submitted during application were asked again and additionally some new. Recent Business Bank Statements 3 years accounts/tax returns Recent Payslips Employee Job Agreements Employee passports If virtual office, rental agreement or subscription Employee Ti...

The interview went ok. Same questionnaire as posted on these forums as the officer made notes. Lasted 1 hour 30 minutes. I was asked for a bunch of documents to be emailed which I scanned and sent it. About work from home , I explained the nature of my business journalism/media production which requ...

OK will go through. Many thanks.

I was told on the phone approximately 2 hours so i booked for 2 hours. On the phone I was also asked where do i store my files if I use a reg office and work from home, I said its telecommuting, all virtual on the Internet and as and when required we use coworking spaces for team meetings. I was tol...

Yes have booked a meeting room for 2 hours at my Registered office address. No. No interview during initial application. Based in London. Timeline as follows Application made - 14th March 2017 Biometric submitted - 18th April 2017 Complex letter dated - 26th April 2017 Interview call and e-mail - 9t...

Ok But my registered business is different from home address.

Hello, I an an extension applicant and after 7 months have received a phone followed by e-mail to attend an interview with Visa Compliance officer and its in my registered office premises as I trade from home. I use a registered office and use coworking spaces for team meetings elsewhere although my...

I have the same question. Can some senior members confirm. Zimba88

Hi Yes. I have done this. 3 years ago when starting the company I allotted myself 25000 shares at £1. As I invested 50k end of 3 years some £25k was the actual spend on business which was netted off against the Share Capital and the remaining £25k+ is owed to me by the company as it is in the form o...

Thanks all for the heads up. A good warning alert indeed. It's not a big amount around £2k will 'top up' business account as suggested. Many thanks for all the help.

The direct debits to Personal cards were from 3 years ago when my business bank cards were not issued. These are recorded as expenses in Annual accounts. Its not that big a sum but its still business expenditure. It's a shame if its not going to be counted. Topping up money in Business account is no...

Hello, I've been reading numerous posts on Director's Loan and the advice on here. As a Director, I've invested in 2 ways 1. Expenses paid directly from Personal cards (direct debits, online payments etc for business) 2. Money transferred from Personal Account to Business Account Both these sources ...

Hi, I hope I can use this thread as my query is related. I am due for an extension application. My first 2 years annual company accounts/tax returns (submitted to companies house, HMRC) does not have specifics indicated by HO such as my Name on DL account, compilation notes etc. My 3rd year end acco...

This is a query on job. Is it required that the same employee be retained for 12 months? Does the criteria for job creation entail the role is filled for 12 months or the same employee is retained for 12 months? Because in creative media business, we have to hire the best talent and sometimes have t...

Hi Kumar197, My approval letter is dated March 14th 2014. All the best.

I am pleased to share that despite my oversight and errors in application (blame it on Mercury being retrograde during the time of application!) I received my visa approval letter and documents today and am awaiting my BRP! My timeline as follows: February 10th 2014- Submitted application February 1...

I sent it already this morning. They are not additional documents. They are corrected documents with my signatures included and its an in time application. The application pack left yesterday but for my missing signature on 2 docs which I sent today. Better to cover ground than be sorry or have the ...

Actually I re-read guidance notes. It doesn't really say that the Applicant has to sign either in the main notes or Annexe Letter templates. Only the applicants name, relationship etc should be mentioned. The signature of applicant is needed only if forming a team. I am not. I am an IT contractor un...

Hi all, I mailed my initial Tier 1 Entrepreneur application today and I realised within an hour of posting that I've forgotten to sign the third party declaration letter of 50k signed by my parents and also on the letter from legal adviser. Fortunately, my Dad had sent me 2 sets of originals signed ...