Well know you wont. If you have invested via director's loan, then its a loan and not equity. So you wont be eligible for shares.. And hence you need not be shareholder but can still be a director. Tot answer your second question, Share holder/director.. anyone or any combination can be an employee...

Legal83 wrote:So can you work for a company as long as you become director of that company and can b on their payroll ?

yes you can be on a payroll of your OWN COMPANY

gussy wrote:Can anyone recommend a good London-based T1 immigration solicitor?

i know one but he is in manchester...

buntyz wrote:i got visa under 200k cat
just wanna confirm if i run my business as a sole trader instead of company will it be ok any views appreciated

Absolutely Okie...

but do remember at the time of extension you would be required to show employment of 2 employees for atleast 12 months...

thanks for ur reply my_friend as this category is ablout investing and help in improving economy. if im bringing much more money than expected then i must get some benefit as in less period for Settlement. yes if your business is really good...and has a turnover of 5 million then you can apply for ...

Hello All, I was on PSW and currently im on tier1 ent (50k) I have started trading business were im exporting materials fro uk to other countries. Its just 4months of stating the business and i have done business of more tan 250k now. Do u think if im doing such good business UKBA will offer me som...

yes please ...moderator...put a sticky of this extension applicants...thanks

If you are going with £50,000 PSW sponsor route, you will have to show Graduate Business at NQF Level 4 or above. Company have to formed, advertised, etc etc... within 90 days before filing application. Tier 4 students cannot apply via Sponsor while in the UK. They have to go back and then apply. I...

confused90 wrote:I would also like to know if we can show 50% of the investment as director's loan and 50% as shares? or do we have to show investment in only one category?

u can show in both...

Hi What is better way of investment in an existing company - 1 ).share capital investment (become director & share holder) 2) . Unsecured director loan (become a director - director salary + agreed interest ) Thanks[/list] directors salary wont be counted towards investment..but u need to take ...

my_friend, thanks for your reply. do i need to mention it in application form or anywhere else in my intial application ? thanks for your advice. hello, I will be transfering part of £50,000 from back home for my intial visa application in UK bank account. Do i still need to attach any form of lett...

hello, I will be transfering part of £50,000 from back home for my intial visa application in UK bank account. Do i still need to attach any form of letter from third party with my application? or just UK bank statement will be enough? as i read on forum that someone was refused as he mentioned in ...

Legal83 wrote:Can we invest in form of director loan ?

ofcourse...but it should be unsecured and subordinated...

you can show but u need proper documents by your accountant...

Please answer the question I had submitted my oversees bank statement with my application Now some of our client from old business back in country willing or we told them to give the amount in uk Like if they will give me amount here and I will be coving my required funds from uk not getting single...

My job title is Marketing & Sales Manager ... And there apparently is no such requirementt or restriction on visa that restricts from investing in retail.business . Even I read extension requirements and that doesnt say anything about this u can invest as much as u want in any business as u lik...

Legal83 wrote:It is a retail business dealing with bags and sun glasses .

what is your job title in it...and will ur business be selling bags and sun glasses....

selling bags and sun glasses is not NVQ level 4 or above...core services of your business should be NVQ level 4 or above...

So retail business is okay to invest ? what kind of retail business are u planning to invest in...?...are the core services of that business NVQ level 4 or above... u shud be investing in a graduate level business in 50K category.... so i am not sure if retail business will qualify so do share what...

Dear All, I received my visa approval letter today, switched over from PSW, applying from within the UK, £50,000 already invested. Application sent: 20th May Acknowledgement letter: 22nd May Biometrics taken: 28th May Approval letter dated: 1st June Below are the list of documents i sent as part of...

I went to an accountant today and he said that investment is different from expense.... rent, wages, day to day expenses, .........they are included in expenses rather than investment.... investment is more towards buying fixtures or any assets... so i am confused now.... please expert opinion requi...

Hi guys, Applying for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa (PSW) route/50k. Money held in UK Is it mandatory to put (job position/occupation) on your contract where you put your name and sign. For example, in my case: I put on the front page of the contract My company details and contact details Then, I put my...

I am in a process of applying for my Tier-1 50k Visa. I am currently on Post Study Work Visa and I am an Indian national. I was going through the application form where it says: "Were you required to register with the police as a condition of your current or last grant of leave in the UK?"...

My question is if its exactly 3 years with no extra days/months....how can we claim completion of 3 years during extension or ILR application.... 3 years for people applying from within the UK 3 years + 3 months for people applying from outside the UK In that case, how can one claim accelerated rou...

No.. No... It doesn't say you have to invest within 6 months.. I meant to clarify this point that is given on ukba website saying the following:- you must continue to have access to the funds you had when you made your application unless you have spent them establishing or running your business whi...

http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk//wcframe?name=accessCompanyInfo here is the link downloads as many as you want and its TOTALLY free regards I guess 99 % people who applied submitted a printout instead of ordering one from companies house, but KickAss very well pointed atleast now I know that it i...