Sole representative applications are designed to allow businesses based outside the UK to send an employee to the UK to set up a UK office. This type of application recognises that a company may want to use one of their existing staff to set up a UK office instead of recruiting a new person in the UK.

The sole representative must be a senior staff member with the power to make decisions on behalf of the business. The person must not hold the majority of shares in the company. Only one person can be sent as a sole representative; if more employees want to come to the UK it will be necessary to apply for work permits for them.

If you require more information on the sole representative category, please complete the form below and we will contact you to discuss your needs. We look forward to assisting you.