Tier 2 (G) + Existing Business

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Happy 2017!

I've recently acquired a CoS and am in the process of applying for a T2 (G) visa.

I've read the relevant gov sites and have noted the following threads about supplementary income / second jobs but they don't quite deal with my situation.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tie ... 22131.html
http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tie ... 22004.html
http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tie ... 71298.html

I currently run a business (sole trader) in my home country that generates both passive and active income. Do I have to divest myself entirely of this business in order not to violate the terms of my T2 visa (I guess this would fall under self employment)? For now I intend on remaining a resident of my home country for tax purposes so will be reporting my UK income there in addition to my business income (if I'm allowed to keep it).

Would greatly appreciate if anyone can shine a light on these matters. Thanks!

[US_to_London]

Hello there,

I just posted my own thread with the response I received from the Home Office regarding self-employment while on a T2 visa, you can find it here:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tie ... 24323.html

Please verify for yourself that your situation fits within these requirements.

I am just a worker coming to the UK on a T2 visa so I have no authority on this subject, just passing along what the HO told me.

My plan, being a US citizen currently, is to register as self employed once I move and have settled in at my new job. And then report both my employment income and business income to the US each year on my tax return.