Register of Licensed Sponsors 2026
The Register of Licensed Sponsors is the UK Home Office's official list of companies that can sponsor a visa in the UK. These are the employers approved to sponsor overseas workers on Skilled Worker and other UK work visas. Search the full list below, or filter by industry, visa route, or recent hiring activity. Just checking one employer? Use the sponsor licence checker instead.
Last synced 16 July 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.
Since our establishment in 2000, Huntress has been at the forefront of recruitment across a range of specialist sectors. Our reputation is built on experienced consultants who truly understand their markets. We are driven by our passion to support clients and candidates across the UK for both SME's and corporates alike. Our consultants are specialists, covering temporary, contract and permanent roles across four core areas; Business Support, Accountancy & Finance, HR and Procurement. We also
With over 30 years’ experience in the holiday letting industry, The Travel Chapter is one of the leading agencies specialising in self-catering accommodation across the UK. Our expert teams provide an exceptional service to thousands of holiday property owners throughout the UK and thousands of holidaymakers looking to enjoy some quality time away. A personal approach lies at the heart of our business, with regional offices and local property account managers across the country providing an un
Discover International has a clear vision: to build the most outstanding life sciences recruitment partner in the industry. Today, we work with organizations across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, CRO and CDMO, medical technology, and digital health, supporting them at every stage of the product lifecycle from early discovery through clinical development, manufacturing, and commercialization. As a full-service search and recruitment partner, we help companies build the teams behind breakthro
Holtzbrinck is a global group of companies dedicated to exploring and publishing ideas, information, and stories that win hearts, change minds, and improve lives. A team of 14,000 people works across the globe to enhance student learning, bring authors’ works to life, advance scientific breakthroughs, and deliver high-quality journalism. By combining excellence in content with innovation and technology, the group empowers others to explore beyond boundaries. Holtzbrinck’s diverse portfolio inc
Taboola empowers businesses to grow through performance advertising technology that goes beyond search and social and delivers measurable outcomes at scale. Taboola works with thousands of businesses who advertise directly on Realize, Taboola’s powerful ad platform, reaching 600M daily active users across some of the best publishers in the world. Publishers like NBC News, Yahoo, and OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi and others use Taboola’s technology to grow audience and revenue, enabling Realize t
Meet Life Sciences is a global leader in providing bespoke talent solutions to the life sciences industry. For over 16 years, we’ve been working with the most established and innovative businesses across pharma, biotech, medical and health technology, and CROs/CDMOs, helping them create the teams that are driving the future of global health. Our role is to help companies find the best talent and offer eager professionals the opportunities they want by listening, understanding, and making yo
NonStop is an award-winning, rapidly expanding recruitment consultancy covering multiple sectors across Europe and the USA with permanent, temporary, RPO, and MSP recruitment services. Since our launch in 2000, we've earned a reputation as a leading recruitment specialist in the life sciences, chemical, IT and digital, engineering, health and social care, and finance industries. Our success is founded on our commitment to finding solutions that meet the needs of both employer and employee. Thi
1st Formations is the UK's leading company formation agent. Founded in 2014, we have formed over 1 million companies and assisted many thousands of clients to grow their business with expert advice on limited companies, reporting requirements, and corporate governance. Customer service excellence is the driving force of what we do. Our highly trained team is devoted to supporting our customers before, during, and after the company formation process. As a certified B Corp, we are committed to p
Reliance High-Tech is the UK's largest independent integrator of security and lone worker solutions. It is trusted by leading brands and organisations to protect their people, assets and reputations through innovative technology and specialist expertise. Unique in the industry, Reliance High-Tech combines the capability and footprint of a large organisation, with the agility and customer focus of an independent business. Reliance High-Tech's IT expertise, technical accreditations and highest-l
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Register of Licensed Sponsors? 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).
Yes. The Home Office publishes it on gov.uk as a downloadable spreadsheet, and we sync from it daily so you can actually search it: filter by industry, visa route, location, or recent hiring activity.