Business Immigration
Move abroad through the business you build or buy — UK self-sponsorship, the US E-2 treaty investor visa and Portugal’s D2 entrepreneur visa.
Business immigration routes grant residence because you run or invest in a business in the destination country. They suit founders, owners and investors who want to live where they operate, rather than hold a passive investment.
Each route has its own test: the UK checks that your company is genuine and can sponsor you, the US looks for a substantial, at-risk investment from a treaty national, and Portugal asks for a viable business with real economic value. We design the business and the immigration case together so both hold up.
Programmes we handle
UK Self-Sponsorship Visa
Set up a UK company, obtain a sponsor licence and sponsor yourself on the Skilled Worker visa — with a path to settlement.
US E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Live in the United States and run the business you invest in — for nationals of E-2 treaty countries, renewable for as long as the business operates.
Portugal D2 Entrepreneur Visa
Residence in Portugal for entrepreneurs and independent professionals who set up or invest in a business there.
How we take you from first call to approval
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Route selection
We compare the UK, US and Portuguese routes against your nationality, capital and plans.
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Business design
Company structure, business plan and, where needed, a sponsor licence or treaty-nationality plan.
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Set-up and investment
Incorporation, banking and committing the investment.
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Visa application
We file the visa for you and your family.
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Compliance and renewals
We keep the business and immigration records ready for every renewal.
Common questions
It depends on your nationality, budget and where you want to live. The E-2 needs a treaty nationality; UK self-sponsorship needs a genuine UK company with a sponsor licence; the Portugal D2 needs a viable business plan.
Yes. Business routes expect you to develop and direct the business, not simply hold shares.
Yes. Citizenship of a treaty country such as Grenada or Türkiye can make an investor eligible for the US E-2, subject to the three-year domicile rule for citizenship acquired through investment.
Ready to take the next step?
Book a strategic consultation and get a clear, obligation-free plan for your family’s mobility.