The Entrepreneur category is a merging of the previous Business persons and Innovators schemes. The Entrepreneur category is perfect for those wishing to start a business in the UK who can meet the criteria.

Specific Criteria

A pass mark of 75 points is needed to satisfy the requirements for the specific criteria under the Entrepreneur sub-category.

Applicant has at least £200,000	25 points
Funds are held in a regulated financial institution	25 points
Funds are disposable in the United Kingdom	25 points

English Language Ability

Applicants must show that they are proficient in English by proving one of the following:

• They have passed a test in English equivalent to level C1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for Language Learning (equivalent to a grade C or better at GCSE)
• Come from a country where English is the majority language spoken
• Have taken a degree taught in English (this is verified by using the National Academic Recognition Information Centre data)

Evidence of meeting of one of these criteria will earn the required 10 points for the English language requirement.

Maintenance

Applicants from outside the country will be required to score ten points by proving they can support themselves and any dependants.

Start up costs	Funds	Total
£400	£2,400	£2,800
2/3 of the £2,400 is required for first dependent of the main applicant, and 1/3 for each subsequent dependant.

Assistance

Ambler Collins is able to help you with the complicated process of applying for a visa to allow you to immigrate to the UK.  We will provide a free assessment of your eligibility on our Tier 1 Assessment Form and one of our OISC regulated advisers will contact you.

Contact Ambler Collins for a free assessment of your eligibility to apply. Contact us at info@amblercollins.com or phone +44 (0)20 7371 0213.

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