Sole Representative of an Overseas Business Visa

Establish your organisation’s presence in the United Kingdom with strategic, future-focused visa guidance. Whether you're sending a senior employee or taking a role yourself, we provide legal advice that meets government requirements while aligning with your long-term commercial objectives.

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Legal advice for Sole Representative of an Overseas Business Visa

We work with companies of all sizes to prepare strong sole representative applications that secure market entry and safeguard compliance. By integrating your immigration strategy with your wider organisational plans, we help you expand into the United Kingdom smoothly while safeguarding operational resilience.

From confirming eligibility to preparing documentation and managing extensions, you will work with legal partners who bring precision, commercial insight, and sustained commitment to your success.

What you can get support with:

  • Assessing eligibility for the sole representative visa route
  • Preparing and submitting applications to the Home Office
  • Meeting English language, financial, and role-specific requirements
  • Guidance on extensions, switching routes, and dependent applications
  • Advising on restrictions for sole representatives in the UK.

You will also benefit from our experience in cross-border business establishment, ensuring your immigration pathway supports lasting growth in the British market.

Speak to a Legal Partner

Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.

Contact our Specialists

Get strategic advice from a team that knows how to protect and grow your business. Please complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.


Alternatively, you can call us now.


Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).

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Here’s how it works

Legal support for your business, made simple.
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    Make an enquiry
    Complete our short form and share your legal issue.
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    We’ll follow up
    We’ll get in touch with a few quick questions.
  • You’ll meet your legal partner
    If we’re a fit, you’ll meet a lawyer who knows your sector.

Our commitment to you

Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.
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    Clear legal guidance

    You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.

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    Specialist knowledge

    A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.

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    Your needs first

    Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.

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Recognised for excellence. Chosen for care.

  • Legal 500 Top Tier Firm UK 2026
  • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
  • ePrivateClient Top Law Firms 2025
  • Chambers High Net Worth 2025