Start a Business in the UK: Your Visa Options | UK Business Immigration | Sohrab Vazir

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Starting a Business in the UK: Visa Options Explained (Innovator Founder, Self-Sponsorship & Expansion Worker)

Thinking about launching a business in the UK but unsure which visa route is right for you? In this video, I speak with my co-founder Denis Menabit (IAA-regulated UK immigration adviser) about the three main pathways entrepreneurs are using in 2025 to establish a UK presence:

✅ Innovator Founder Visa: for innovative, scalable startups
✅ Self-Sponsorship Route: build your own UK company and sponsor yourself
✅ Expansion Worker Visa: for overseas companies entering the UK market

We break down eligibility, timelines, costs, compliance, endorsement criteria, and when each option is most suitable — whether you’re a founder, existing business owner, or international entrepreneur expanding to the UK.

If you’re planning to relocate, secure investment, or build a UK-based startup, this session will give you a clear roadmap of the immigration + commercial steps needed for success.
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⚫ About Me

My name is Sohrab Vazir: a commercial consultant and former technology entrepreneur.
I have previously run a technology startup in the UK and navigated the UK's immigration system and obtained British citizenship.

Business Services

⬛ Global business mobility consulting
⬛ Innovation & business evaluation
⬛ Business plan review and writing
⬛ Strategy consulting

🌐 https://sohrabvazir.com
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⚫ Our Firm: Verus Migration

Verus Migration is a business immigration & commercial consultancy helping international founders start, scale, and relocate businesses to the UK.
We combine regulated immigration advice (via Denis) with commercial and market-entry strategy (via Sohrab), offering an end-to-end solution for entrepreneurs who want to build a real, investable UK presence rather than just a visa.

Immigration Services
⬛ Immigration advisory & evaluation
⬛ Review (documents & application)
⬛ Sponsor licence applications
⬛ Visa application submission

🌐 https://verusmigration.com
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:00 Why you must be cautious with advisors
02:15 Video Overview
02:48 About Sohrab
03:37 Our firm: Verus Migration
04:20 About Denis
05:42 Innovator Founder visa
07:33 Innovator Founder visa: key criteria
08:15 Innovator Founder visa: what is "Innovation"?
09:15 Innovator Founder visa: what is "Viability"?
09:40 Innovator Founder visa: what is "Scalability"?
10:25 Innovator Founder visa: important note
11:10 Innovator Founder visa: duration & settlement
12:40 Innovator Founder visa: pros & cons
17:08 Self-Sponsorship: overview
20:25 Self-Sponsorship: process & key criteria
24:19 Self-Sponsorship: challenges
25:10 Self-Sponsorship: visa duration
26:19 Self-Sponsorship: pros & cons
34:31 UK Expansion Worker (Global Business Mobility): overview
35:45 UK Expansion Worker (Global Business Mobility): key criteria
41:42 Final notes