Sponsor Licence Services at Copperstone Solicitors

At Copperstone Solicitors, we offer expert legal support to UK-based businesses seeking to obtain a Sponsor Licence (formerly known as a Tier 2 Licence). This licence allows UK employers to sponsor skilled workers from outside the UK under the Skilled Worker and other visa routes.

What is a Sponsor Licence?

A Sponsor Licence enables UK businesses to:

• Hire skilled international talent legally under the Skilled Worker route.
• Expand operations by accessing a global pool of employees.
• Retain sponsored staff for up to five years with a pathway to permanent residence.
• Sponsor applicants under other routes, such as the Global Business Mobility and Scale-Up routes.

We offer transparent, fixed-fee packages to help your business plan legal expenses with certainty.

Why Choose Copperstone Solicitors?

Our immigration team has successfully guided businesses across various sectors—retail, hospitality, tech, healthcare, and more—through the sponsor licence process. We provide end-to-end support, from eligibility assessment to application submission and ongoing compliance guidance.

“Copperstone Solicitors made the sponsor licence process simple and stress-free. Their legal team ensured full compliance and handled everything efficiently. Highly recommend for growing UK businesses.”

Understanding the Sponsor Licence Requirements

To qualify for a Sponsor Licence, your business must:

1.    Be a Genuine UK Business

• Registered with Companies House or operating as a sole trader/partnership with proper tax and business documentation.

2.    Have a Legitimate Need for a Sponsored Worker

• Demonstrate a genuine vacancy that meets skill and salary thresholds.

3.    Provide Suitable HR Systems

• Maintain accurate employee records and report changes via the Sponsorship Management System (SMS).

4.    Not Have Unspent Criminal Convictions or Previous Sponsor Licence Revocation

• Directors or key personnel must meet suitability requirements.

Our Process

We simplify the sponsor licence journey in three clear stages:

1.    Eligibility & Document Preparation

• We assess your business readiness and assist in gathering the required documents, such as corporate registration, VAT certificates, and HMRC records.

2.    Application Submission

• We prepare and submit your application to the Home Office, ensuring all criteria are met and reducing the risk of refusal.

3.    Post-Licence Support & Compliance

• We help you manage your sponsor duties, provide training on the SMS portal, and support audits or Home Office visits.

Book a Consultation Today

Let Copperstone Solicitors help your business grow with global talent. Schedule a consultation with an immigration lawyer to start your Sponsor Licence application confidently.

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