Tier 2 Visa (Company Registration)

[azym]

Hi,

I am currently on Tier 2 visa and have a plan to start a business. Can I register a company on my name. am I allowed to do that on tier 2 visa? So if it means in future if I apply for the tier 1 visa I would show the same company.

Thanks

[iworker]

NO

[n8net]

where does it say so ?

you can register , but you should NOT work for that company or draw salary.

[bsc2007]

I had a company registered - but it was done when I was on PSW Tier 1. When I switched to Tier 2 - I am not supposed to do business anymore.

Being a director of a company - trading or not - making profit or not - withdrawing salary or not - dormant or not - isnt technically allowed. You may land up yourself in some problem. Try registering the company in your spouse / someone else's name instead.

Hope this helps,
B

[tckraju]

Refer to Page 6 in

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... 4_2016.pdf

The sponsor must meet the requirements for the category you are applying under and
accept certain responsibilities to help with immigration control. You must not own more than
10% of your sponsor’s shares if the sponsor is a limited company unless you are applying
under the Intra-Company Transfer category or your Certificate of Sponsorship shows you
will earn £155,300 or higher.