Innovator Visa Services at Copperstone Solicitors

At Copperstone Solicitors, we provide expert legal guidance to individuals looking to start innovative businesses in the UK under the Innovator Visa route. This visa is designed for entrepreneurs with a unique, scalable, and viable business idea that has been endorsed by an approved endorsing body.

What is the Innovator Visa?

The Innovator Visa allows successful applicants to:

• Stay in the UK for up to three years, with a route to extension or switching to another category.
• Bring dependents, including a spouse/partner and children under 18, who are entitled to free UK education.
• Apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after five years of continuous residence.

We offer a fixed-fee service to ensure transparency and help you plan your legal expenses with confidence.

Why Choose Copperstone Solicitors?

Our dedicated team of immigration specialists has successfully supported numerous clients in securing Innovator Visas by guiding them through every step of the process — from business plan development to obtaining endorsement and submitting the visa application.

“Copperstone Solicitors provided invaluable support in helping us establish our UK branch. Their expert advice, fast communication, and genuine care made the process seamless.”

Understanding the Innovator Visa Requirements

To qualify for the Innovator Visa, applicants must:

1.    Have a Business Idea that is:

• Innovative – Introducing something new to the UK market, whether it's a product, service, or business model.
• Viable – Demonstrating the potential for sustainable operation and profitability
• Scalable – Showing clear potential for business growth, especially important in tech and digital sectors.

2.    Secure Endorsement – You must be endorsed by a Home Office-approved endorsing body, based on the strength and potential of your business plan.

3.    Investment Funds – A minimum of £50,000 in investment funds is required to launch your business in the UK.

4.    Financial Maintenance – You must show at least £1,270 in personal savings held for 28 consecutive days before applying.

Our Process

We break down the Innovator Visa process into three clear steps:

1.    Business Plan & Endorsement

• Our lawyers work with you to refine your business concept and create a compelling business plan.
• We advise on the most suitable endorsing body and support your endorsement application.

2.    Financial and Legal Documentation

• Assistance in gathering and presenting investment evidence and meeting all financial requirements.

3.    Visa Application Submission

• We prepare and submit your application, ensuring all Home Office criteria are met.

Why choose Us?

• We offer legal aid in family matters including mediation
• We offer fixed fee if paying privately
• Our clients trust us
• We treat them with respect
• We listen to them
• We respond to their needs
• We know the law
• We succeed in reaching agreed objectives
• We have a good reputation
• We focus on you