Hi all
As a quick run down:
I'm british and my wife is mexican. We have a UK spouse visa, unfortunately my wife is finding it difficult to find work in the UK (other than cleaning), which is causing a lot of stress, especially as she has a masters degree and is capable of doing so much more, and would be able to in Ireland.
I did post previously in hopes that the CTA would accomodate spouses, and allow her to accompany me when I did work in Ireland again (although that contract is now fallen through).
We now have to plan our futures for the bigger picture of things, and Ireland seems much more accomoidating for the both of us in terms of job availability to her in general, but also for spanish speakers, and it's not far from my family in bristol.
However, while my job is by no means enjoyable, it is rather well paying and I do have some expensive equipment invested in it. I also have a small company where I sell some things online (eBay etc) and am an official distributor of a reputable product from Japan that I have been slowly building up, and do not wish to waste that.
As I am self-employed, I am wondering if I can move to Ireland and register as self employed (in Ireland) and continue doing what I do in the UK monday to friday (on the basis of CTA?), and travel back to ireland for the weekend until I can get clients /another job in Ireland?
For the avoidance of doubt, I do very much intend to move to and live (and if circumstances permit, buy a house), just want to make the best out of our situation.
I'm also wondering what I do in terms of the company I have. I don't take any money from it or pay anyone, so it is purely stock and profits at the moment - can I continue as is (a UK company) or do I need to close down and set it up in Ireland?
I understand we can come over under EU treaty rights for the time being, but if my understanding is correct, post brexit, I could come over under CTA and apply for an Irish visa for my wife? Would I be able to make use of my current UK based earnings as proof of income /sponsorship, or would I have to build this up in Ireland (hope that makes sense).
Appologies for my limited knowledge on Irish visa as have not had the chance to fully read into all the necesities.
Any advise is much appreciated.
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