Bilateral business relationships are more important now than ever before. Greater turbulence due to rising political instability, insular trading policies and a push from several industrialised economies to domesticate supply chains means scoring contracts with clients in the UK is a valuable asset. But now that you have a contract, how do you transfer the overseas staff necessary to make your project a success?
Building bridges with Global Business Mobility routes
As the sixth largest economy by GDP in the world (IMF, 2024), the UK features a dynamic private sector, burgeoning with talent from some of the world’s best universities. With a new Labour government which has affirmed inward investment and growth as a top priority, we can expect growth of the economy to increase.
The Global Business Mobility visa routes are a way for you to secure the movement of your staff to service your UK-based clients. In this case, the Global Business Mobility – Service Supplier route may be the best way for overseas workers to take temporary assignments in the UK, either as part of a contractual agreement to supply services, or in an individual capacity as self-employed independent professionals based overseas.
How does it work?
To complete a contract for a UK-based client, you will need to temporarily transfer key staff who you identify as being core to the completion of the project and deliver on your contractual obligations.
You then must ensure that your UK-based client, as a sponsor, has a valid sponsor licence and is able to sponsor the category of worker that you aim to transfer. With a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from a Home Office approved employer, each employee will be able to make a visa application.
How Gherson can assist
Gherson’s Immigration Team are highly experienced in advising on all aspects of corporate immigration, including delivering bespoke advice for those companies that need to service UK-based clients. If you have any questions arising from this blog, please do not hesitate to contact us for advice, send us an e-mail, or, alternatively, follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn to stay-up-to-date.
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