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</style> <div class="uk-extension"> <div class="uk-container"> <div class="thesis-grid"> <div> <h2 class="thesis-headline">The 3-Year Sprint<br>& Endorsement Arbitrage.</h2> <div class="thesis-body"> <p> The UK Innovator Founder Visa is the fastest settlement route in the G7. While the US and Canada demand 5+ years for permanent residency, the UK grants <strong>Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in just 3 years</strong>. </p> <br> <p> The barrier is no longer capital (Minimum investment is £0). The barrier is <strong>Endorsement</strong>. You must secure approval from one of only 4 approved bodies (e.g., Envestors, Innovator International). We act as your "Endorsement Architect," structuring your business plan to hit the "Innovative, Viable, Scalable" criteria. </p> </div> </div> <div class="thesis-alert"> <span class="alert-label">/// TAX WARNING: 2026 REGIME</span> <div class="alert-content"> <strong>THE "NON-DOM" ERA IS OVER.</strong> As of April 2025, the Remittance Basis was abolished. <br> <strong>New Reality:</strong> New arrivals get a <strong>4-Year FIG Holiday</strong> (100% tax exemption on Foreign Income & Gains). On Day 1 of Year 5, you are taxed on <em>Worldwide Income</em>. This is a "Sprint" jurisdiction, not a "Parking" jurisdiction. </div> </div> </div> <div class="speed-section"> <div class="speed-grid"> <div> <span class="speed-label">● SETTLEMENT VELOCITY</span> <h2 class="speed-headline">The 3-Year<br>Settlement Clock</h2> <div class="speed-text"> This is the only Tier-1 English-speaking visa that offers accelerated settlement. <br><br> To convert to Permanent Residency (ILR) at Month 36, your business must meet specific milestones (e.g., £50k invested, 10 jobs created, OR £1M revenue). We reverse-engineer your business model to ensure you hit these targets precisely at the 3-year mark. </div> </div> <div class="speed-stat-box"> <div class="stat-row"> <span class="stat-big">3 Years</span> <span class="stat-desc">To Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)</span> </div> <div style="height: 20px;"></div> <div class="stat-row"> <span class="stat-big">£0</span> <span class="stat-desc">Minimum Statutory Investment</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-header"> <span>Operational Sequence</span> <span>[ EST. DURATION: 2-3 MONTHS ]</span> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 01</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>Endorsement Architecture</h3> <p>We draft the business plan and pitch deck. We submit to the Endorsing Body (Cost: £1,000). The success rate here is ~40%, but our pre-vetting protocols target a 90%+ acceptance.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 02</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>Visa Filing & Entry</h3> <p>Once Endorsed, we file the visa application. Processing is rapid (3-8 weeks). Upon approval, you enter the UK and trigger your "4-Year Tax Holiday."</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 03</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>Contact Point Execution</h3> <p>Mandatory check-ins with the Endorsing Body at Month 12 and Month 24. We prepare your progress reports to ensure you are not flagged for visa curtailment.</p> </div> </div> <div class="timeline-row"> <div class="step-marker">Phase 04</div> <div class="step-content"> <h3>The ILR Conversion</h3> <p>Month 36. We file for Indefinite Leave to Remain. You are now a permanent resident. At Month 48 (Year 4), you are eligible for Naturalization (British Citizenship).</p> </div> </div> <div class="uk-faq-section"> <div class="timeline-header"> <span>Intercepted Queries</span> <span>[ UNITED KINGDOM ]</span> </div> <div class="faq-pair"> <div class="faq-q">Can I just invest passively?</div> <div class="faq-a"><strong>No.</strong> The Tier 1 Investor route is closed. You must be "Active." However, "Active" is defined as a Directors role. You do not need to be the only employee, but you cannot be a silent partner.</div> </div> <div class="faq-pair"> <div class="faq-q">What happens after 4 years of tax-free status?</div> <div class="faq-a">The "FIG Regime" expires. You will be taxed on your worldwide income at UK rates (up to 45%). High-net-worth clients often use the UK for the 3-year sprint to ILR/Citizenship, then relocate to a tax-friendly jurisdiction (like Dubai or Monaco) while keeping the British Passport.</div> </div> <div class="faq-pair"> <div class="faq-q">Is there a minimum stay?</div> <div class="faq-a">Yes. To qualify for ILR, you cannot be absent for more than <strong>180 days</strong> in any 12-month period. This is a residency visa, not a travel document.</div> </div> </div> </div>
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