@oriental2000 - Did you manage to call the HO on the phone and get clarification about the extension employee requirements? I do not need to call HO as I have got one employee working for me for long. He is not leaving after I promise to raise his salary. If the clarification is so important for yo...

Congratulations! Did you spend the entire £200K through your business, or did you just invest it (as a loan to the business or shares)? Thanks. I put the whole money into the account and show it by shares. Then use the whole capital or part of it to do the business. Always keep the capital there. T...

I put the whole money into the account and show it by shares. Then use the whole capital or part of it to do the business. Always keep the capital there. And you obviously started making a profit in the business before the £200k investment was already spent, correct? But as long as you showed that ...

whiteroses wrote:Congratulations!
Did you spend the entire £200K through your business, or did you just invest it (as a loan to the business or shares)?

Thanks.

I put the whole money into the account and show it by shares. Then use the whole capital or part of it to do the business. Always keep the capital there.

Application date: end of April 2014 Approved: end of June 2014 I did not ask HO about the question. Can we ask them the question? what is their phone number or email for enquiry, please? Yes, you can absolutely call them. They're actually good at getting back to you with answers too. Their contact ...

Congrats! Can you please let us know: When did you apply for the extension and when was it granted (in other words, how long did it take them to make a decision)? What documents did you provide as evidence to get your extension? Have you received an answer yet from the HO if you need to hire an add...

mcr2013 wrote:Congratulations: was it 50k or 200k? 2ndly employees salary is considered as an investment?

200k. I do not know whether salary can be considered investment or not, as the salary of my employees are from my profits.

Could any expert kindly give me some help? My Tier 1 entrepreneur has been extended. Do I still need to employ two employees full time? Your reply will be much appreciated.