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Sponsorship Licence Application Service

Get approved to hire global talent — quickly and compliantly

We prepare, submit and defend your Home Office Sponsorship Licence application, then put in place compliance systems so you can scale hiring with confidence.

Eligibility audit Document pack HR compliance SMS training
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Why a Sponsorship Licence matters

Without a licence, you can’t legally sponsor Skilled Workers — limiting growth and delaying critical hires. With a licence, you unlock global talent and protect your business from fines, audits and reputational risk.

Access hard-to-find skills

Fill specialist roles quickly when the UK talent pool is tight.

Stay on the right side of the law

Avoid penalties and suspension by aligning with sponsor guidance.

Scale hiring confidently

Use compliant processes to sponsor employees at pace.

Our Sponsorship Licence Application Service

From first audit to decision — and beyond. We do the heavy lifting and leave you with audit-ready systems.

1) Eligibility & Risk Audit

Map structure, roles, SOC codes, salary levels, genuineness and HR capability. Fix red flags before submission.

2) Document Pack

Assemble mandatory evidence (Companies House, PAYE/VAT, leases, bank, insurance) and sponsor policies.

3) Application Draft & Submission

Draft application answers, appoint AO/Key Contact/Level 1 User, submit online, pay fee, upload evidence.

4) Compliance Build

Right to Work process, onboarding checklist, record-keeping templates, absence tracking, change reporting.

5) Home Office Queries & Visits

Handle requests for information, coach stakeholders, prepare files for announced/unannounced visits.

6) SMS Setup & Training

Create sponsor groups, locations and roles. Train your team on CoS assignment and reporting duties.

How we get you approved

The Licence Process

1

Audit & Fix

Eligibility checked, risks remediated, policies aligned to guidance.

2

Prepare Pack

Evidence compiled, key personnel confirmed, SMS structure planned.

3

Submit & Engage

Application filed; we handle Home Office queries through to decision.

4

Train & Launch

SMS training, CoS workflow and reporting set up for day-one compliance.

What we help you prepare

We compile and quality-check the evidence so your application lands on the Home Office desk **decision-ready**.

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Company & Entity

Core documents proving genuine trading presence.

  • Companies House / Charity / LLP registration Mandatory
  • PAYE evidence & employer reference Mandatory
  • VAT registration If registered
  • Business bank statements (recent)
  • Employer’s liability insurance certificate
  • Premises lease or utility confirmation
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HR & Compliance

Policies/templates we build so you’re audit-ready.

  • Right to Work process & policy
  • Record-keeping templates (files & absences)
  • Reporting & change-control policy
  • Onboarding & leaver checklist
  • SMS access & governance register
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Role Evidence

Proving genuine vacancies and correct SOC mapping.

  • Job descriptions mapped to SOC code Mandatory
  • Salary & skill-level justification
  • Recruitment / genuineness records
  • Work location & hybrid arrangements
  • Organisation chart (where relevant) Optional
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Ongoing compliance we set up for you

We leave you with plug-and-play processes that satisfy sponsor duties and survive audits.

Right to Work workflows Absence & location tracking Salary/SOC change controls Leaver & cessation reporting SMS governance & access Internal audit checklist CoS assignment rules

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take?

Timelines vary; we design the application to avoid avoidable queries and keep momentum to decision.

Do we need HR software?

Not necessarily. We implement lightweight, audit-ready templates that fit your size, or integrate with your HRIS.

What if we’re refused?

We assess AR or JR routes and can re-apply with a remedial plan where appropriate.

Can you train our team?

Yes — SMS admin, CoS issuance, reporting duties and Right to Work training included.

Advisory & Defence

Policy-proof drafting. Compliance-first strategy.

Audit & Policies

We build sponsor policies, onboarding checklists and evidence trails that pass audits.

Risk & Contingency

We de-risk key personnel changes, restructures and role variations before they trigger issues.

Disputes & Challenges

When needed, we escalate via AR or Judicial Review to defend your licence decisions.

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Why Choose Us

Specialist support for start-ups through to PLCs — delivered fast and with compliance front of mind.

High Approval Rates

Robust applications aligned with sponsor guidance and SOC rules.

Business-Friendly

We design HR processes that work in the real world — not just on paper.

Transparent Fees

Fixed-fee packages for licence application, compliance and renewals.

Training & Workshops

Hands-on SMS training for HR and line managers.

Rapid Response

Fast turnaround for growth hires and urgent compliance actions.

End-to-End Support

From licence grant to CoS assignment, visas and renewals.

Book a Meeting with Our Sponsorship Licence Specialists

Get clear, practical advice on securing your licence and building a compliant global hiring programme.

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