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How VAT applies if you give or get sponsorship.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
You’ll usually need a sponsor licence to employ someone to work for you…
To get a licence as an employer, you cannot have any unspent criminal…
You can sponsor a worker if the job they’re going to do: complies with the…
The licence you need depends on whether the workers you want to fill your…
You need to appoint people (known as ‘key personnel’) within your business…
You need to apply online for your licence. Once you’ve finished the online…
You’ll get an A-rated licence if your application is approved. A-rating -…
Before you assign a certificate of sponsorship to your worker, you may…
You must assign a certificate of sponsorship to each foreign worker you…
You might have to pay an additional charge when you assign a certificate…
You must: check that your foreign workers have the necessary skills,…
Making thank you payments to sponsors/hosts, including across different councils. Also checking if guests are paying rent to sponsors/hosts, and what to do if they are.
Information for student and worker sponsors, including full policy guidance, using the sponsorship management system and how to get help.
Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments.
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Information about next steps when you have sponsored a guest for 6 months.
How to live with your sponsor, what to expect from them and what to do if things don't work out.
This guidance contains sources of support available to sponsors.
Apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you're an elite sportsperson or coach with sponsorship - getting sponsored, eligibility, documents, extend your visa, family members
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