Department for Business & Trade

Department for Business & Trade sponsorship questions

Does Department for Business & Trade sponsor visas?

Yes. Department for Business & Trade in London holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Government Authorised Exchange, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker routes.

Can Department for Business & Trade sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Department for Business & Trade is licensed for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor an eligible job that meets the salary threshold and skill level for that role.

What is Department for Business & Trade's sponsor licence rating?

Temporary Worker (A rating). An A rating means the sponsor is fully compliant and can issue Certificates of Sponsorship; a B rating means it is on a Home Office action plan and cannot sponsor new workers until it returns to an A rating.

How long has Department for Business & Trade held a sponsor licence?

Department for Business & Trade has appeared on the register of licensed sponsors since 7 May 2026. Register history on this page shows any removals or reinstatements since then.

Is Department for Business & Trade hiring visa-sponsored roles?

The register shows who is licensed to sponsor, not who is hiring. Check Department for Business & Trade's careers page and the job-search links on this page.