Sponsor Licence pricing guide
These package structures are designed for employers at different stages of readiness. Some only need an eligibility audit. Others need full application support and post-approval compliance setup.
Home Office application charges, Certificate of Sponsorship fees, and any optional priority services are separate from consultancy fees.
At a glance
GBP 795+
Best when you need a readiness decision before committing internal time and budget.
GBP 1,950+
Best when the business wants a guided document pack and full application preparation support.
GBP 3,250+
Best when sponsor duties, audit readiness, and post-approval process design also need attention.
Basic package
From GBP 795
For employers that want to know whether the business is ready, what is missing, and whether there is a sensible route to proceed.
Best for: first-time sponsor applicants and small businesses testing viability.
Includes: eligibility review, evidence gap analysis, role planning observations, high-level compliance findings.
Outcome: a written action plan and a clear view of whether the business is ready now or needs remedial work first.
Standard package
From GBP 1,950
For employers that want close guidance from readiness review through to document preparation and submission support.
Best for: businesses with real hiring need that want a stronger, more organised application process.
Includes: everything in Basic plus document pack structure, sponsor role setup guidance, application drafting support, and response preparation.
Outcome: a more complete and commercially grounded submission with fewer avoidable gaps.
Premium package
From GBP 3,250
For businesses that want application support plus help building the controls needed after the licence is granted.
Best for: employers with urgent overseas hiring plans, multiple stakeholders, or limited internal sponsor compliance experience.
Includes: everything in Standard plus mock audit review, HR process design, post-approval controls, and 90-day implementation support.
Outcome: readiness to apply and a clearer framework for keeping the licence safe once approved.
Package comparison
| Scope item | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility and readiness review | Included | Included | Included |
| Document gap analysis | Included | Included | Included |
| Full document pack support | Not included | Included | Included |
| Role and genuine vacancy guidance | High level | Detailed | Detailed |
| Key personnel and SMS setup guidance | Not included | Included | Included |
| Application drafting and submission support | Not included | Included | Included |
| Mock audit and compliance review | Optional add-on | Optional add-on | Included |
| Post-approval compliance setup | Not included | Optional add-on | Included |
| 90-day implementation support | Not included | Not included | Included |
Indicative add-ons
Urgent document triage: from GBP 450 when timelines are compressed and the business needs immediate clarity.
Mock audit workshop: from GBP 850 for sponsor duty testing, evidence review, and management preparedness.
Post-approval compliance health check: from GBP 650 for record keeping, reporting, and right to work process review.
Monthly compliance retainer: from GBP 375 per month for employers wanting regular oversight after approval.
Which package fits?
Choose Basic if you first need a credible answer on eligibility, internal gaps, and whether proceeding now is sensible.
Choose Standard if the business is broadly viable but needs guided support to organise evidence and get the application ready properly.
Choose Premium if sponsor duties, internal ownership, and post-approval controls matter just as much as the application itself.
Next step
A short consultation can usually determine whether you need a readiness audit, full application preparation, or a more involved compliance setup piece.