Is the Register of Licensed Sponsors public?

Yes. The Home Office publishes it on gov.uk as a downloadable spreadsheet and refreshes it each month. We mirror that spreadsheet here so you can actually search it: filter by industry, visa route, location, or recent hiring activity.

How often is the Register of Licensed Sponsors updated?

Monthly. The Home Office uploads a fresh spreadsheet to gov.uk each month, and our sync picks up the new version automatically. New sponsors appear within a day or two of being licensed; revoked licences drop off.

How do I check if a company is on the Register of Licensed Sponsors?

Type the employer's name into the search box above. If they hold an active UK sponsor licence, you'll see a profile with the visa routes they're approved for, where they're based, and their recent sponsorship activity. No profile means they're either not licensed or have been removed from the register.

What's the difference between this register and the gov.uk version?

The data is the same. We sync straight from the Home Office's monthly spreadsheet. The difference is what you can do with it: search by keyword, filter by industry and visa route, and see live jobs, salary data, and past visa issuance volumes for each sponsor.

Register of Licensed Sponsors

The Register of Licensed Sponsors is the UK Home Office's official list of companies approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker and other UK work visas. Search the register below, or filter by industry, visa route, or recent hiring activity.

Last synced 2 May 2026 · Source: gov.uk

Companies (Licensed Sponsors)

Results are prioritized by recent visa sponsorship activity and active job postings, helping you focus on employers most likely to sponsor.

STEPHENSON HARWOOD LLP

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world. Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade. With more than 1,500 people, including 230+ partners, a

33 visas17 jobs

ITSU LIMITEDAccommodation and food service activities

itsu is an Asian-inspired food business with over 80 restaurants across the UK and Belgium, alongside a fast-growing grocery and wholesale business across Europe and beyond. We make fresh, healthy food every day in every restaurant kitchen. Our menus are designed to be lighter, balanced, and full of flavour, with a focus on quality ingredients, simple recipes, and careful execution. Alongside our restaurants, itsu [grocery] brings Asian-inspired food to supermarkets and online, helping more pe

0 visas36 jobs

SUTHERLAND DIGITAL UK PRIVATE LTDInformation and communication

We are an AI-led digital transformation company delivering measurable business outcomes. We design, run, and automate the operations we transform — so our AI reaches production and keeps improving.

0 visas36 jobs

KINTEC RECRUITMENT LIMITEDAdministrative and support service activities

Kintec Recruitment Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying technical personnel within the Energy, Life Sciences, Power, IT, Finance, Chemicals and Infrastructure industries, to a host of countries around the globe. We established our processes early on; building lasting relationships with clients and candidates, ensuring we have the expertise and industry knowledge to succeed. We have operations around the world, including Europe, Africa, Australia, Middle East and the USA with our

0 visas36 jobs

AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH LIMITEDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

Established in 2013, Aurora Energy Research is a leading global provider of power market forecasting and analytics for critical investment and financing decisions. Headquartered in Oxford, we operate out of 17 offices worldwide covering Europe, North & South America, Asia, and Australia. Our comprehensive services include market outlook packages for energy industry participants, advisory support, and innovative software solutions. We foster diversity with a team of close to 1000 experts with bac

0 visas36 jobs

F M CONWAY LIMITEDConstruction

FM Conway is a leading infrastructure services company delivering vital services in transportation, the built environment and open spaces for communities and businesses. We inspect, design, build, enhance and maintain essential infrastructure services for the community. With more than 60 years’ experience, we pride ourselves on being an industry leader and innovator, especially in recycling and reuse. We have our own recycling facility at Dartford and Asphalt Plant in Erith with a Thames side

0 visas36 jobs

SHIFT4 PAYMENTS UK LIMITEDAdministrative and support service activities

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) powers the experience economy, enabling businesses to deliver the moments that matter. Transforming how people shop, dine, stay, and play, Shift4’s commerce technology allows for a seamless experience at any scale. From your neighborhood restaurant to the world’s largest event venues, Shift4 handles billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses around the world. For more information, visit shift4.com.

0 visas36 jobs

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITEDInformation and communication

Innovation when it matters most. We build software and services that help keep people safer, healthier, and better connected worldwide. Our customers are national governments and international health bodies. They’re also police forces, emergency services, local authorities, and housing providers, all working to prevent harm and provide the right support. Our software and services get them great outcomes.

0 visas36 jobs

ST MARYS CARE SERVICES LTDAdministrative and support service activities

Care home group

10 visas33 jobs

Brenntag UK LimitedManufacturing

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution and holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, we have more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operate a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, the company generated sales of €16.2 billion. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial a

0 visas36 jobs

Frequently asked questions

The register is the Home Office's official list of UK employers approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, and other sponsored visa routes. Each row shows the organisation, its town, the visa routes its licence covers, and its rating (A or B).