Employer visa and sponsor licence support
Help small UK employers with sponsor licence applications and hiring overseas workers, working remotely.
- £2.5k-9k
- Part-time
- Online
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
9,924 UK companies in this field, 27% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 69109 “Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities n.e.c.”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
You support businesses that want to hire workers from overseas. That includes preparing sponsor licence applications, advising on the paperwork for each hire and helping with record keeping. Most work is done remotely with business owners and HR contacts.
Your first three steps
- Check which regulator authorisation and level you would need to advise employers on sponsorship and worker visas
- Arrange professional indemnity insurance and a client agreement that sets out your scope and fees
- Build a short guide for local employers and approach recruitment agencies, accountants and business networks
Who pays
Small and medium employers such as care providers, restaurants, tech firms and recruiters.
How it makes money
Fixed fee per licence application or worker application, plus optional monthly retainers for ongoing compliance support.
Skills that help
- Understanding employer compliance duties
- Clear written reports and checklists
- Working with business owners
- Organised case management
Watch out for
- Advising on work visas and sponsorship generally needs regulated authorisation, check which level applies before you start
- Professional indemnity insurance is likely to be needed, as errors can be costly for clients
- Never promise a licence or visa outcome
- Keep client records secure and follow data protection rules
- Check that clients are genuine employers and be cautious about any request that looks like cutting corners
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: employer visa and sponsor licence support
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a sponsor licence consultancy?
Startup costs are typically around £2,500 to £9,000, depending on your setup, the level of authorisation you need and your insurance cover. These are estimates, so get insurance quotes and check regulator requirements before you start.
Do I need authorisation to advise on sponsor licences in the UK?
Advising on work visas and sponsorship generally needs regulated authorisation, so check which level applies before you start. Also check professional indemnity insurance, and never promise a licence or visa outcome to clients.
How much can I earn helping employers with visas?
Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on how many employers you support and the work each one needs. The estimate assumes at least 12 hours a week, mostly remote work with business owners and HR contacts.
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