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Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
Apply to extend your Investor visa (Tier 1) or bring your family.
You can no longer apply for a new Tier 1 (Investor) visa. If you already…
You may be able to extend your Tier 1 (Investor) visa for 2 years. Your…
Your family members (‘dependants’) can join you if you’re in the UK on…
Find out about making investments for someone who does not have mental capacity.
Find out about tax reliefs available to individuals who invest in certain companies, social enterprises, or Venture Capital Trusts.
These forms contain the questions you'll be asked when letting the government know about an acquisition via the National Security and Investment notification service.
Find out which stocks and shares you can purchase, make or hold in an investor's stocks and shares ISA.
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money, and how to submit your compliance statement.
How the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act works alongside other regulators and codes.
The costs and benefits of meeting environmental objectives.
Guidance and information about the National Security and Investment Act.
How to apply VAT rules to supplies, imports and export of gold and investment gold.
Check if an investor qualifies for an ISA and what to do when an investor dies.
Find out if your proposal to raise investments could qualify for a venture capital scheme and what you need to apply for advance assurance.
Find out which investments qualify for Innovative Finance Individuals Savings Accounts (ISAs).
What information needs to be on ISA application forms if you're an ISA manager.
Find out about investment opportunities, support from the UK government, how to manage risk, how to invest ethically, and access African country guides.
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money and how to submit a compliance statement.
Find out about our Overseas Investment Insurance policy: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
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