Innovator Founder visa
Innovator Founder visa is a residence route in United Kingdom (Empreendedor). Endorsement (Envestors, UK Endorsing Services, Innovator International, GEP) of innovative, viable, scalable UK business; no min. investment since 2023; English B2 (from Jan 2026). Fees: £1,357 visa pp + £1,000 endorsement + IHS £1,035/adult/yr; ILR after 3 yrs if 2 of 7 growth criteria met.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
UK worldwide taxation; new arrivals after 10 yrs non-residence can claim 4-yr FIG exemption on foreign income/gains
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Empreendedor |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Taxas (família) | CHF 14'600 |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Património | — |
| Estadia mín. | 0 |
| RP | 3 |
| Cidadania | 5 |
| Trabalho | ownBusiness |
| Elegível | all |
| Impostos | UK worldwide taxation; new arrivals after 10 yrs non-residence can claim 4-yr FIG exemption on foreign income/gains |
| À data de | 2026-10 |
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