Innovator Founder Visa
Standard UK rates (up to 45%). No special expat regime. Non-dom abolished April 2025 Endorsement from approved body required. Investor visa removed 2022. Startup ecosystem strong.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Innovator Founder visa: must actively run the UK business; absences limited (max 180 days/yr) on the route to settlement
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- Endorsement from approved body required
- Supports innovative business ideas
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Flexible investment options
- Standard UK tax rates apply
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
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What could change
Changes in endorsement criteria could impact application success.
Tax Notes
The UK has a progressive tax system with rates up to 45%, and the non-dom status was abolished in April 2025.
Sources
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