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 17 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.
Bridewell is the trusted cyber security partner for organisations operating within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), as well as companies who want the highest standard of cyber security. Our team are highly accredited by major industry bodies and have extensive experience of delivering cyber consulting and managed security services across highly regulated sectors. As a long-standing Microsoft partner, our team are experts in maximising the effectiveness of Microsoft Security technology to
LifeArc® is a self-funded medical research organisation with one clear purpose – transforming the lives of people living with rare diseases and drug-resistant infections. We aim to deliver this by conducting and funding pioneering research, and working with partners to accelerate the translation of scientific breakthroughs into new tests and treatments. Our vision is a world where people living with rare diseases and drug-resistant infections can access effective, life-changing treatments fast
JATO is the global leader in automotive data, analysis, and intelligence. We deliver fast, accurate information that informs and supports critical decision making. Forty years ago, we transformed automotive outcomes by delivering a transparent view of the market. Today, global mobility leaders rely on our trusted network of data, insights, and automotive expertise to unlock competitive opportunities.
British Pipeline Agency Limited (BPA) - Keeping the UK moving 24/7/365. Jointly owned by BP Oil UK and Shell UK Oil, BPA was founded in the 1960’s to develop, engineer and operate refined product pipelines and terminals. It is now responsible for the management of around 1,000km of liquid fuel pipelines and associated bulk storage, road loading and rail infrastructure around the UK. BPA also provides engineering services and operational solutions to the downstream energy sector worldwide. BPA i
Avantis Group, based in the UK, is a global leader in energy and transportation. We focus on sustainable technologies and lifecycle management to drive environmental improvements. Our mission is to lead in low-carbon innovations and strategic decarbonisation. Our services, from engineering design to global aftercare, aim to enhance sustainability and efficiency. Join us in advancing a greener future.
Established in 1909, Marshall is a British aerospace and defence company with a rich engineering heritage and an enduring commitment to serving governments and prime contractors. As a global leader in military maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), we work closely with aircraft operators to keep their fleets mission-ready and mission-capable. We have supported the C-130 Hercules since 1966, earning multiple world-first accreditations, permissions and accolades for our excellence on the platfor
Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and
Incubeta is a global marketing agency empowering ambitious brands to outperform. With 18 offices worldwide and over 20 years of experience, we partner with leading brands like L’Oreal, ING, M&S, and Les Mills to transform complexity into clarity and deliver sustainable growth with transformative strategies and award-winning execution.
Reflection is a research lab making intelligence open and accessible for everyone to use, customize, and build on. Our team previously built frontier LLMs at labs like DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic. We believe AI should be built in the open, with transparent research and collaborative development. That means giving enterprises, governments, and sovereign entities true ownership and control of AI that performs at the highest level. Our mission: make intelligence open and accessible to all.
Together to Zero. Hemiko invests in, designs, builds, operates and maintains district and communal heat networks. We have £1 billion of investment to deploy into town- and city-wide low carbon heat networks by 2030, working alongside communities, businesses and local authorities. We also provide metering and billing services, and consultancy services. Hemiko are partnered with DIF Capital Partners, an experienced infrastructure investor. We have successfully delivered over 100 energy projects
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.