I asked them the same when I joined them and they say their system runs payroll only quarterly. There might be another reason but I cannot think of it. So the only reason I can think of is ..... laziness! I think they should be reminded that their business is to provide a service, and in this case ...

@HSK, As per HO guidance you can use the dividend income only if you are the controlling shareholder and running the management of the company. Is this mentioned in the policy guideline document? Kindly point me to a reference please? I am unable to find this in the policy guidelines doc. Section 1...

@HSK No, we both have our own individual Tier 1 visas. We both have 50% of shares each in the company. What do you mean when you say 'who controls the company'? You dont have controlling share in the company as your shareholding is less than 51 %. Is your wife is also going to show her income from ...

Hello, My wife and myself are primary Tier1 visa holders and are both into contracting and are directors of the same Ltd company. At the time of our Tier 1 extension, the documentary evidence required is payslips and dividend payout vouchers, which both of us will provide. But since both of us are ...

Hi Guys, I would be applying for visa extension under Tier 1(General) category. I am self employed and have my own limited company setup. I would like your help to get more information on what documents needs to be submitted for previous income. As per the new guidelines, if you are self employed, ...

Hi All, Can interim dividends be declared even though there is no sufficient income for a specific period. For eg. I started my business with an initial capital from another source and subsequently increased my business income in 1st quarter and got paid myself some reasonable dividend. In the 2nd ...

And in addition I can pay myself in the way of dividends. BUT, in that case, for the visa extension purpose, will my earnings in 12 month period be considered only the salary that I pay myself during 12 month period or, would it include the dividends that I pay myself in the period? Thanks for your...

Thanks or your reply, I hv also got the following query on your reply, In that case, if I produce a letter from another accountant and if the case worker calls him for verification, I'm not sure if the new accountant can recollect me and give a feedback. Also If he(accnt.) checks his clients databa...

Hi All, When applying for Tier 1 Extension as a Self Employed showing Earnings as Salary and Dividends, do we need to consider Gross Dividends or Net Dividends? I believe we need to consider Gross Dividends, but has that guidance changed? Thanks! It is Gross Dividend.I assume you are a director of ...

Any thoughts? Are you taking any salary as well or just dividend? The way you are doing is ok but little confusing. Normally You dont do like this. It can confuse Case Worker as well. So better to avoid this. For dividend you use DV and not pay slips. You can always create new DV with the net amoun...

Even if they do cross-check with HMRC, the fact of the matter is the period of earnings in their records does not correspond with the period of earnings in HMRC's records. This is from the UKBA website about using tax documents: However, while we have included tax documents in the list of acceptabl...

Home office will find out when you apply for extension. Applicant normally gets same points for age and education for extension applications and HO use data from initial applications to confirm applicant's points. You declared your net income not gross and on accountant letter agreed to pay tax on ...

Hello, I am on Tier 1 and I have a limited company as a sole director. for Tier 1 extension - i have following queries: I was paying myself quarterly for a period of 6 months - meaning Salary for April-May-June paid in July Salary for July-Aug-Sept paid in Oct Salary for Oct month paid in Nov PAYE/...

Posting this on behalf of my friend who is planning to apply for ILR next month. He is in a unique situation. He is currently working as PAYE employee and is also sole Director of his own limited company. His income from PAYE is little less than what is required to claim sufficient points for ILR s...

He is only an associate and not a fellow. I have checked on the link and his details are there. Does he need to be a fellow? i have not seen any mention of such a thing in UKBA guidelines It does not matter if he is ACA/ACCA or FCA/FCCA. The important thing is the accountant must have practicing li...

Hi there!!! i am going to apply for Tier 1 General Visa on Thursday i need help in terms of Business accounts i need to know if do you need to submit invoices and payments coming to business account as well....because i am showing dividends going to my personal account and i am confused because i h...

HO must consider Gross Dividend but not Net dividend. You can appeal. 100% this is right and it is according to HO policy. Make an appeal, Case worker did a mistake. however, your dividend voucher should clearly mention Gross and Net dividend. All the best.... Best example: Myself. Correct advice. ...

Hi Guys I have my tier1 general visa extension appointment next week.I am currently drawing salary through my own limited company and drawing enough salary to get required points. so i just planning to use salry component only. hope that should be ok ? Can you pleae suggest few more things pls 1. I...

I am technical and management consultant to overseas company. I get salary from the company on monthly basis. I also have shares in the company. The dividends i get is share related. What docs do i need to claim points on dividends on my shares? Do i need share certificate? Do you have managing con...

Sheraz Khalil MBA ACCA , Sushil-ACCA: Any guidance on this? thanks Hi, You can claim only 50 % of total dividend because you are only 50 % share holder. If you have paid taxes etc for last years and have running company then you have a pretty strong case. Some time the case workers dont have techni...

Hello Myself will be applying for tier 1 extension –general this month on 15th. I am limited company employed as director and claiming for 1-1-10 to 31-12-10 period (12 month period). Upto 31-3-10 I have my company accounts filled. For the period 1-1-10 to 31-1-10, my company earned 30000 pounds-...

Yes, you can show less than 12 months just not more. Ok. so should that be consecutive months ? I was in project with my previous company untill Feb 2010. then I am out of project for 5 months. I got a new job in Aug 2010. so right now I have 5 months pay slips with my new company. Can I use my old...

Hello everybody! I would appreciate your comments regarding the following. The followings are based on the fact that I am the director and also 25% shareholder of a company. Therefore I have acknowledged that I am an employee of the company. 1- Payslips (general format) and a cover letter confirmin...

Dear Friends, I searched in the site and could not get enough information,so seeking help from you all experts,please do reply to my queries. I own a limited company for the last 2 months and doing contracting job,submitting dependant visa for my baby this month. Documents I have currently and let ...

I have been refused Tier 1 visa In august and will reapply on 05/10/2010, i am working as Contractor . the reason for the refusal was and ECO comment :-(As evidence you have shown you bank statements and a letter from your charted accountant. The bank statement reflect the gross payments stated in ...