Tier-1 Entrepreneur — Get a Visa to Establish a Business in the UK

This category is for migrants wishing to establish, join or takeover one or more businesses in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of this category a business means a sole trader, partnership or company registered in the United Kingdom.

Requirements

• Applicants must not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal.
  
  
• Applicants must score a minimum of 75 points under the attributes criteria.
  
  
• Applicants must score a minimum of 10 points under the English language requirement.
  
  
• Applicants must score a minimum of 10 points under the maintenance requirement.
  
  

Entry Clearance is not mandatory as individuals can switch into this category from within the UK, depending on which existing category an applicant falls into.