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Need an Immigration Specialist? We Can Help You!
There are many reasons why people wish to apply for permission to enter or remain in the UK. These include work, study, doing business, joining immediate relatives, visiting as a tourist, transiting through the country, accessing private medical treatment, seeking asylum or humanitarian protection, and settling in the UK on a long-term or permanent basis.
As part of our team, we are able to bring together immigration barristers and UK accounting experts with the most relevant legal experience to position our clients for long-term success. Part of our team is based in the heart of London, providing specialist legal advice and representation to both individuals and businesses across all areas of UK immigration law, UK tax residency, and cross-border compliance. HTJ combines the expertise and quality of the Bar with the service levels of a trusted tax and advisory firm.
A UK visa is formal permission granted by UK Visas and Immigration allowing a non-British national to enter, remain in, or settle in the United Kingdom. Whether you wish to come to the UK on a temporary basis or intend to make the country your permanent home by obtaining settlement, your visa will be a key part of your UK immigration journey.
Following Brexit, freedom of movement for EEA and Swiss nationals ended on 31 December 2020. As a result, most overseas nationals now require immigration permission to work, study, or settle in the UK, regardless of nationality.
Not all nationals require a visa prior to travel for short visits. Non-visa nationals may normally enter the UK as visitors for up to six months, subject to immigration permission at the border. Visa nationals must obtain a Visitor Visa in advance. Visitor status does not permit work or long-term residence.
There are a wide variety of UK immigration routes available, ranging from short-term permission to long-term settlement routes. The correct route will depend on the purpose of entry and intended length of stay. The main categories include work routes, study routes, family routes, visitor routes, business mobility routes, and transit routes. Many work and family routes can lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain, which is a key step toward British citizenship.
You can apply for a UK visa by completing the relevant application online through the UK government portal. As part of the application process, you must submit supporting documentation demonstrating that you meet the eligibility requirements of the specific immigration route.
The UK operates a points-based immigration system, under which most work and study visas require applicants to score a minimum number of points based on factors such as sponsorship, skill level, salary, English language ability, and qualifications.
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How We Can Help
UK immigration law is complex and subject to frequent change. Errors in an application can result in refusal, delays, or long-term immigration consequences. We provide professional legal assistance through tailored application packages, dedicated caseworkers, and bespoke advisory services. Our team assesses eligibility, identifies the most appropriate immigration route, and supports clients through every stage of the application process to maximise the prospects of success.
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Taxes and annual accounts can be complex and time-consuming. Professional accounting support is essential to ensure ongoing compliance with UK company law and tax legislation. This allows directors to focus on growing their business while ensuring statutory obligations are met accurately and on time.
We offer a comprehensive accountancy service for UK limited companies. Our services are designed to support compliance, reporting, and tax efficiency in line with UK law. A core accountancy service is not limited to producing and filing statutory paperwork. Once engaged, clients may raise ongoing queries, and we provide professional tax and accounting support within the scope of the agreed engagement.
It is our objective to provide practical and compliant support to individuals as they take on the responsibilities of becoming a UK company director. Directors retain ultimate legal responsibility for the accuracy of company records, filings, and disclosures.
Scope of Core Accountancy Services
Our core accountancy service includes the preparation and filing of statutory company accounts and corporation tax returns. The exact scope of services is defined in the engagement letter and may vary depending on the company’s size, activity, and regulatory exposure.
In addition to statutory filings, certain administrative and advisory services may be included where appropriate, representing value for money. Services outside the agreed scope, including complex tax structuring, international tax advice, or specialist advisory work, may be subject to additional fees.
Appointing HTJ.TAX as Your Company Accountants is Straightforward!
- First, you get in touch with us by phone, email, or through one of the contact forms on our website – WWW.HTJ.TAX
- We will give you a quote for our services based on the information you provide us with. We will also offer you a free, no-obligation meeting if you are able to meet us face-to-face, or a Zoom video conference if that is more convenient. Assuming you’re happy with our quote, you just give us the go-ahead.
- We’ll then send you a letter of engagement to sign, with our terms of business, and we’ll deal with any other necessary formalities.
