Innovator Founder visa

Innovator Founder visa is a residence route in United Kingdom (Doanh nhân). 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.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in United Kingdom

Only-home test: UK home held ≥91 days (≥30 days there in tax year), no overseas home; or full-time UK work

Arriver sufficient ties: 46–90 days need 4 ties (rarely met), 91–120 need 3; FIG regime 4 yrs if non-resident 10 yrs

Residence certificate: HMRC certificate of residence once SRT met

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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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.

Loại	Doanh nhân
Đầu tư	—
Phí (gia đình)	CHF 14'600
Thu nhập / năm	—
Tài sản	—
Lưu trú tối thiểu	0
Thường trú	3
Quốc tịch	5
Làm việc	ownBusiness
Đối tượng	all
Thuế	UK worldwide taxation; new arrivals after 10 yrs non-residence can claim 4-yr FIG exemption on foreign income/gains
Tính đến	2026-10

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