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Hasan Fehmi Erdogmus è un avvocato specializzato in immigrazione e diritto commerciale, con doppia abilitazione in Turchia e nel Regno Unito. Con oltre 15 anni di esperienza, aiuta professionisti, imprenditori e aziende a costruire percorsi di successo nel Regno Unito. In qualità di Responsabile delle operazioni nel Regno Unito presso Grape Law a Londra, fornisce consulenza in materia di visti Skilled Worker, Innovator Founder e Global Talent, accompagnando i clienti attraverso complessi processi di immigrazione, costituzione d’impresa e conformità normativa.
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Conclusioni chiave
- A seguito dell'accordo di Ankara, i fondatori di imprese che desiderano avviare o espandere un'attività nel Regno Unito dovrebbero valutare percorsi di visto alternativi in linea con le attuali priorità del Regno Unito in materia di immigrazione.
- L'avvio di un'attività nel Regno Unito di solito inizia con la costituzione di una società a responsabilità limitata tramite la Companies House, seguita dalla verifica dell'identità, dall'apertura di un conto bancario e dalla registrazione fiscale.
- Il visto Innovator Founder è adatto a imprenditori con idee imprenditoriali innovative, valide e scalabili, supportate da un ente accreditato.
- Il Global Talent Visa offre flessibilità a leader e individui promettenti nei settori della tecnologia, della scienza, delle arti e dell'innovazione, senza richiedere un'offerta di lavoro o una sponsorizzazione da parte di un datore di lavoro.
- Il visto per lavoratori qualificati può supportare le aziende straniere che si espandono nel Regno Unito, a condizione che vengano rispettati gli obblighi relativi alla licenza di sponsorizzazione, le soglie salariali, i ruoli ammissibili e i requisiti di conformità.
In the current economic landscape, the United Kingdom's immigration system increasingly prioritizes high-earning professionals and those with technical expertise. In 2026, this is more evident than ever. Launching a venture in the UK today is less about meeting simple capital quotas and more about aligning with the UK’s national focus on digital growth, green energy, and advanced technology.
In this brief overview, I look at how the UK immigration system works today. I start with the necessary steps for setting up a business, then explore the visa options that offer the most fertile ground for consistent growth.
Avviare un'attività nel Regno Unito
Prima di richiedere un visto, è importante comprendere i passaggi necessari per la costituzione di un'azienda, poiché il Regno Unito offre una procedura trasparente per l'avvio di un'attività commerciale.
Incorporating Your Company
Most founders choose to incorporate a private limited company (Ltd) through Companies House, a process that is completed within 24 hours. This creates a separate legal identity for your business, protecting your personal assets and making it easier to manage contracts or intellectual property.
New Identity Verification Rules
From February 2026, new rules under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act require identity verification for anyone running or owning a company. The changes also come with higher filing fees to support stronger data checks.
Banking, Tax, and Next Steps
Once the company is registered, you can set up a business bank account and register for taxes. Having this legal setup in place is a common first step, since it shows you have a base to handle your operations and hire staff. Once the business is formed, the next step is choosing a visa to manage the company’s operations.
Il visto per fondatori innovativi
Chi può partecipare?
The Innovator Founder visa is one of the work visas for entrepreneurs who want to launch a new company in the UK. It focuses on the quality of the business idea rather than a set investment amount. To qualify, an approved body must endorse your business plan based on its innovation, viability, and growth potential. In 2026, this visa is a go-to choice for founders in fields like AI, green energy, or life sciences who want to build a scalable company.
Growth Targets and the Path to ILR
If your business thrives and meets growth targets, such as creating two full-time jobs for settled workers or generating at least £500,000 in revenue, this visa can lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), also known as permanent residence, in as little as three years. While this path is ideal for those starting fresh, other professionals might prefer a visa that offers more personal freedom without being limited to one business plan.
Il visto per talenti globali
Why Founders Choose This Route
Leaders and promising individuals in tech, science, or the arts often choose the Global Talent visa because it does not require a job offer or an employer sponsor. This independence allows you to run your own company, work on multiple projects, or change your business plans as the market evolves. Many researchers and innovators prefer the Global Talent visa to work in the UK, as it offers the flexibility to explore different work opportunities simultaneously.
Timeline to Settlement
The visa also paves the path to ILR after only three or five years. However, if you already lead an established business outside the UK and wish to expand beyond its borders, a more traditional sponsorship model might be a better fit.
Il visto per lavoratori qualificati
Bringing In Key Team Members
If you have an operational business in your country or elsewhere and want to open a branch in the UK, the Skilled Worker visa is your option to go global. The UK has raised the minimum salary requirement to £41,700 for this visa, and most roles now need substantially higher pay to qualify. Even so, it still allows you to bring in key team members, provided your UK entity is set up to sponsor them.
Role and Salary Requirements
You must ensure the roles meet the RQF 6 degree-level requirement and pay the updated market rates for that job. The Skilled Worker visa provides an initial stay of up to five years and can lead to ILR as well.
Sponsor Licence Compliance
For many organizations, this visa is used to maintain corporate operational consistency by transferring talented and experienced staff to manage the new UK operations. To ensure stability, employers must conduct due diligence on their sponsor licence duties, since any compliance failure can result in the loss of their team's legal status.
Considerazioni finali
In short, while the UK immigration system today favors those with high-level expertise, the country continues to offer professional opportunities for founders who can prove their ventures meet the required skill and salary benchmarks. By focusing on these updated requirements and ensuring a corporate structure that aligns with the new data verifications, you can successfully set up your business in the UK. And remember, taking a long-term view of your immigration strategy, rather than looking for a quick fix, will always help you handle the complexities of the system and protect your future growth in the UK.
Se desideri una consulenza professionale personalizzata in base ai tuoi piani di carriera nel Regno Unito e assistenza nella preparazione della domanda di visto per lavoratori qualificati, puoi contattarci in qualsiasi momento all'indirizzo info@grapelaw.com.
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