Sponsor licence updates: National Insurance (NINO) numbers now required for level 1 users

The Home Office has recently updated its guidance on Sponsor Licences requiring  the National Insurance number of all Level 1 Users on the Sponsor Management System.

From 19 June 2023, all new Level 1 Users being added to a Sponsor Licence will need to provide their National Insurance number (also known as a NINO). If the proposed Level 1 User does not have a NINO, they will need to provide a reason as to why they are exempt.  Existing level 1 users may also be asked to provide the same information if they have not done so already on the sponsor licence portal.

All Sponsor Licences require at least one Level 1 User on the Sponsor Management System who is a UK-based employee, partner, director, or representative of your organisation.

A National Insurance number is a number issued by the UK’s Department of Work and Pensions to individuals for income tax purposes and for filing tax returns.

Should your organisation require any advice on managing your sponsor licence, applying for a sponsor licence or sponsoring a worker, please contact us for advice.  

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