BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
UK Expansion Worker Visa
About UK Expansion Worker Visa
The UK Expansion Worker Visa is part of the Global Business Mobility family and allows senior employees of an overseas business to come to the UK to set up a branch or subsidiary that does not yet trade here. The route is designed for a small number of key personnel laying the groundwork for a longer-term UK presence. Sponsorship, role seniority and the credibility of the expansion plan are all assessed carefully by the Home Office. RakLAW supports overseas businesses and their nominated staff through every stage of the expansion process.
Who this is for
- Overseas businesses launching a UK branch or subsidiary
- Senior managers or specialists leading the UK setup
- Companies with no prior UK trading footprint
- Founders coordinating a phased UK market entry
How RakLAW helps
- Assess overseas business eligibility for the expansion route
- Prepare provisional sponsor licence and supporting documentation
- Draft expansion worker applications and evidence
- Advise on transitioning to a full UK sponsor licence
- Support extensions and switching to other routes
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