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Sponsorship and compliance
Do I need a sponsor licence? If you want to employ a migrant worker in the UK under routes that require sponsorship (e.g. Skilled Worker), usually yes. See do I need a sponsor licence?.
How much does it cost? Licence + CoS + Immigration Skills Charge + worker visa/IHS (+ counsel). Model it in the calculator.
What are sponsor duties? Record-keeping, reporting, and preventing illegal working — summarised in sponsor duties and compliance.
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Hiring on Global Sponsor Hub
Can we try without a full licence? You can research, claim a profile, and connect roles while you decide. Sponsorship-labelled roles should only promise what you can deliver.
Where do partners fit? Immigration advisers, relocation, and payroll/EOR providers sit in the partner directory.
Next step
Put this into action on Global Sponsor Hub
Start free with a company profile, connect roles you already advertise, or review Growth / Scale when you want on-platform applications and hiring tools.
Need immigration or relocation support? Browse mobility partners or list your firm.
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Related guides and links
More on this site: related guides, official government pages to double-check rules and fees, and quick links to jobs and partners.
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Employer jobs stay on the hub. External roles open elsewhere but say so. Partners list in the directory. Guides sit next to search.
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Explore employer toolsCommon questions
How long does a UK sponsor licence take?+
It varies. Many standard applications are decided in weeks, but complex cases, missing documents, or priority decisions change the timeline. Check current GOV.UK guidance and build buffer into your hiring plan.
Can a recruitment agency hold the licence for us?+
Agencies can help source and advise, but the sponsoring employer is usually the organisation that employs the worker and holds the relevant licence. Confirm structure with counsel.
Is GSH a law firm?+
No. GSH is a hiring marketplace and resource hub. For regulated immigration advice, use qualified advisers — including those listed in the partner directory.