Implications Of Corporate Restructures For A Business's Sponsor Licence

When corporate restructures happen, immigration compliance is commonly overlooked. In this article we outline some of the implications of corporate transactions for sponsor licences and right to work checks and provide some tips for avoiding potential problems.

There are two main reasons why immigration risk is currently on the rise. Firstly, restructuring activity has been buoyant post-pandemic and this trend is likely to continue as businesses face more challenging economic conditions in the short to medium-term. Secondly, since the UK's departure from the EU, many more businesses now hold licences to sponsor workers.

What needs to be done in a particular scenario normally requires specific immigration advice. This is because the transactions involved are often complex and the Home Office's sponsor guidance can sometimes be unclear in this area.