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 4 August 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.

BNP Paribas real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK LimitedReal estate activities

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 64 countries, with more than 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection

2 visas30 jobs

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington and Chelsea is one of London’s most vibrant and recognisable boroughs. It has many unique buildings, famous museums and beautiful parks. Although the borough is geographically one of the smallest in London, at just over 4.7 square miles, it is one of the most densely populated and diverse areas in Europe. It is home to the world-famous Notting Hill Carnival. Kensington and Chelsea Council (also known as RBKC) aims to provide high quality services to improve the lives of its residen

7 visas28 jobs

THE UPHAM PUB COMPANY LIMITEDAccommodation and food service activities

The Upham Group is the south of England’s fastest growing pub company. We own a growing family of pubs and inns across Hampshire, Berkshire, Sussex and Wiltshire with plans to increase the portfolio. We choose pubs with character and charm, predominantly in country locations, that have suffered from a lack of investment and care. We then improve, reinvigorate and upgrade them to bring them to life in a way that locals and visitors alike really appreciate. This helps us to fulfil their true pot

1 visas30 jobs

BENOY LIMITEDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

Benoy is a global studio for architecture, urbanism, commercial strategy, landscape architecture, interiors and design. We believe great destinations are shaped by understanding both people and place; balancing environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and social connection. From masterplanning to wayfinding, we work collaboratively to create places that endure and communities that flourish.

49 visas8 jobs

THG PLCWholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

THG is a global consumer brands group, headquartered in Manchester and operating in over 190 markets worldwide. We're home to some of the biggest names in beauty and sports nutrition - including LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, Dermstore, and Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand - alongside a portfolio of owned brands. Founded in 2004, we've grown from a British start-up into a business of over 2,500 people across offices in Manchester, London, Paris, New York, and beyond. W

22 visas24 jobs

GEG Capital Investments LimitedReal estate activities

Having grown from a traditional local Recruitment Agency. Global Highland now offer our clients and candidates something different. A stronger emphasis on added value has aligned us closer to the companies we work with – offering solutions beyond the expectations of an Agency. Our business is run by highly qualified and experienced people who appreciate and understand the needs of our clients. We are known for our innovative approach to providing quality solutions in all areas of our work and th

2 visas30 jobs

ALTERNATIVE HEAT LIMITEDConstruction

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector. Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer. We employ a strong team of design engineers,

2 visas30 jobs

AHEED FOOD CENTRE LIMITEDWholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 regional retail and leisure destinations, is just 30 minutes from London, attracting +21 million visits a year - double that of our competition - from a catchment that stretches from Birmingham and Leicester to Oxford, Cambridge and Kingston. 71% of visitors are in the top 8 Mosaic demographic groups (above the national benchmark of 56%), with 95% of footfall converting to spend. Dominating the region, centre:mk sits comfortably within the top 25% of retail bra

2 visas30 jobs

POWERTEAM ELECTRICAL SERVICES (UK) LIMITEDConstruction

43 visas16 jobs

GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP

G&T is an independent construction and property consultancy for the built environment. We focus on minimising risk and creating opportunities to maximise the value of our clients’ developments and property assets. We deliver Project Leadership, Commercial Success, Construction Excellence and Specialist Consultancy working across all sectors of the built environment. Our people are some of the most respected and highly trained in the industry. We ensure that we remain leaders in our field by i

25 visas19 jobs

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).

Is the Register of Licensed Sponsors public?

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.

How often is the Register of Licensed Sponsors updated?

We sync from the official gov.uk register daily, so the list here tracks Home Office additions and removals within a day of publication. New sponsors appear as they're licensed; revoked licences drop off.

Where can I find a list of companies that can sponsor a visa in the UK?

This page is that list. It mirrors the Home Office's official register of every UK company licensed to sponsor a work visa, covering Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, and other sponsored routes. Search by company name, or filter by industry, visa route, location, or recent hiring to find the sponsors that matter to you.

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 official register, updated daily. 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.