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BUSINESS IMMIGRATION

Innovator Founder Visa

About Innovator Founder Visa

The Innovator Founder Visa is for experienced entrepreneurs who want to set up an innovative, viable and scalable business in the UK. Applicants need an endorsement from an approved endorsing body, a credible business plan, and evidence that the venture is genuinely new to the market. The route can lead to settlement where the business meets ongoing criteria. Selecting the right endorsing body, framing the proposition and meeting English language and maintenance requirements all need careful thought. RakLAW supports founders end-to-end so the application reflects the strength of the business behind it.

Who this is for

  • Experienced founders with a genuinely innovative UK venture
  • Entrepreneurs needing an approved endorsing body
  • Applicants planning long-term UK residence through business
  • Teams co-founding a scalable new UK company

How RakLAW helps

  • Assess eligibility and select a suitable endorsing body
  • Refine the business plan for endorsement and Home Office review
  • Prepare the visa application and supporting evidence pack
  • Advise on extensions, settlement and ongoing endorsement checks
  • Challenge refusals through review or appeal where appropriate

Speak to a RakLAW solicitor about Innovator Founder Visa

Book a confidential consultation with our immigration team. We'll assess your eligibility, talk through the strongest application route, and tell you what evidence you need.

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