MN1 Form: British Citizenship for a Child

MN1 Form

The MN1 Form is used to register a non-British child (under 18) for British citizenship. Successful applications must show the child satisfies specific requirements as set out under British nationality law. Where the child does not satisfy the legal requirements, it is possible to apply for a discretionary decision by the Home Secretary by demonstrating […]

Start Up Visa Guide 2022

start up visa

The UK Start-Up Visa is a specialist work visa route for individuals to set up their first business in the UK. It requires that applicants have an innovative business plan that demonstrates gaps in the UK market which the business would fill. Your business must be endorsed by a British endorsing body organisation or higher […]

Rules of Origin for UK-EU Trade

rules of origin

Overseas companies seeking to import goods to the UK, and UK companies seeking to export goods abroad, are subject to specific trade rules depending on their methods of selling, the goods they sell, and the destination of those goods. An important consideration within domestic and international trade law is the area of rules of origin. […]

EU Settled Status 2021 Guide

eu settled status

Under the EU Settlement Scheme, EU citizens currently living in the UK are required to apply for EU settled status to allow them to continue living and working indefinitely in the UK. Settled status is also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme’. The deadline to make a settled status application […]

Indefinite Leave to Remain: Settle in the UK

indefinite leave to remain

UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is an immigration status held by non-EEA nationals who have applied for and been granted permission to settle and remain in the UK without restriction. It is the main settlement option for those in the UK on a points-based visa, such as the Tier 2 General visa or the […]

Indefinite Leave to Remain After 5 Years?

indefinite leave to remain after 5 years

Applying for indefinite leave to remain is rarely a straightforward process, given the stringent ILR requirements and since a refused application can cause huge disappointment and will result in a lost application fee. If you are looking to apply for UK Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years, you will need to check you qualify […]

How to Apply for Asylum in the UK

how to apply for asylum in the UK

To remain in the UK with refugee status, you will need to follow the asylum process to claim asylum in the UK. Seeking asylum is a fundamental human right, but to you must be able to show that you are eligible and are fleeing persecution in your own country and seeking refuge abroad. The following […]

Non Dom Tax Status: What does it Mean?

non dom tax status

So what exactly is a ‘non-dom’ and how is it connected to your tax status? A person’s domicile is an important factor when it comes to deciding on their tax status. The term ‘non-dom’ is used to describe a person who for tax purposes has a domicile outside the UK. The non-dom status generally brings […]