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Sponsor Licence Applications – Hire Skilled Workers Legally in the UK
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If your organisation plans to hire skilled foreign workers, you must hold a valid Sponsor Licence issued by the UK Home Office. Without it, you cannot legally sponsor employees from overseas under the Skilled Worker, Senior/Specialist Worker, or Minister of Religion routes.
At Right Law Solicitors, we provide full-service legal support to help UK businesses, educational institutions, charities, and faith organisations obtain and maintain a Sponsor Licence — enabling you to recruit, retain, and comply with UK immigration laws with confidence.
What Is a Sponsor Licence?
A Sponsor Licence is a formal permission granted by the Home Office that allows UK employers to:
- Sponsor overseas nationals for employment under work visa routes
- Assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Employ non-UK workers legally for long-term or temporary roles
Once approved, your business becomes a licensed sponsor and gains access to the Sponsor Management System (SMS) to manage foreign workers and report changes.
Licences are typically granted for 4 years and are renewable.
Who Needs a Sponsor Licence?
You need a Sponsor Licence if you plan to employ workers under the following routes:
- Skilled Worker Visa – for qualified professionals, engineers, healthcare workers, etc.
- Senior/Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility) – for intra-company transfers
- Minister of Religion or Religious Workers – for churches, mosques, temples, etc.
- Education Sector Recruitment – teachers, researchers, school staff
- Care Providers – recruiting carers, support workers, and nurses
We support all sectors, including SMEs, startups, charities, care homes, religious bodies, and large corporates.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a legally operating UK entity (with Companies House registration or equivalent)
- Have genuine roles that meet the appropriate skill and salary thresholds
- Provide robust HR and record-keeping systems
- Not have any recent immigration offences or sanctions
- Be able to comply with sponsorship duties
We help you prepare all supporting documents and handle all compliance preparation.
Key Stages and Timeline
- Initial Eligibility Review & HR System Audit → 1–3 working days
- Document Collection & Online Form Preparation → 3–5 working days
- Submission & Home Office Decision → 8 weeks (standard) | 10 working days (priority)
- Licence Granted → Begin assigning Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Ongoing Support → Annual audits, training, and compliance support
How We Help
Full Application Support
We manage the entire application from start to submission
HR & Compliance Preparation
We assess your HR systems and advise on improvements
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) Management
We assist in assigning and tracking CoS
Ongoing Sponsor Advice
Annual audits, refresher training, and policy updates
Licence Renewal & Upgrades
We handle renewals and licence upgrades
Our Pricing
| Service | Fixed Fee (Excl. VAT) |
| Sponsor Licence Application (Standard) | £1,500 |
| Sponsor Licence Application (Religious/Charity) | £1,250 |
| Priority Service Upgrade (Home Office) | £500 (Home Office fee) |
| CoS Assignment & Compliance Training | £350 |
| Annual Sponsor Audit & SMS Training | £600 |
| Licence Renewal (after 4 years) | £950 |
Initial consultation: £100 (deductible if you proceed)
Home Office sponsor licence fee also applies:
£536 for small/charitable sponsors
£1,476 for medium/large sponsors
Why Choose Right Law Solicitors?
- Experts in Sponsor Licence Law – We’ve supported hundreds of businesses across all sectors
- End-to-End Service – From eligibility to renewal and training
- Care Sector & Religious Body Specialists – Trusted by care homes, charities, and faith groups
- Compliance-Focused Approach – Reduce your risk of licence suspension or revocation
- Clear, Fixed Fees – No hidden surprises