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.
Loch Duart has been rearing unrivalled Scottish salmon in the beautiful locations of Sutherland and the Outer Hebrides since 1999. Loch Duart aims to lead the way in salmon welfare and environmental stewardship. Our staff are pioneers who combine their expertise with innovation to develop our unique farming approach which continues to influence fish farming methods. These approaches include low-density farming, a unique rotational fallowing system, swim-throughs and a high marine content fee
LIC is an agritech and herd improvement co-operative which empowers livestock farmers through the delivery of superior genetics and technology. Headquartered at Newstead, Hamilton, we’ve got more than 800 staff based around New Zealand with offices also located in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia. We believe there’s always room for improvement and are one of New Zealand’s largest private investors in Research & Development, at more than 5% of revenue – well above the 1% NZ primary se
We are looking ahead with clarity and ambition, ready to navigate the challenges of an increasingly fast-paced and ever-evolving business world. Our group continues to grow as a multi-industry, shaping the future for our clients and for the markets we serve. With thriving businesses across agriculture, marine logistics, retail franchise operations, real estate, and fast-moving consumer goods, we are well-positioned for growth, transformation, and long-term value creation.
Landcatch Natural Selection is the aquaculture breeding division of Hendrix Genetics. Its core focus is on providing high quality salmon eggs, smolts (juvenile fish) and genetic services to salmon producers globally. Its unique expertise and technologies can be applied to any farmed aquatic species. Based in Scotland, but operating worldwide, the company has an excellent reputation in breeding technology. It has pioneered vital aspects of improving resistance to common diseases, infection from
Leveraging the natural power of yeast and bacteria, we develop, produce, and market highly technical products including probiotics, silage inoculants, and microbial derivatives. Using sound science, proven results, and knowledge from experience, we apply the right strains for the right applications. Discover Lallemand Animal Nutrition in 5 minutes: https://youtu.be/0-yduM3sDcE
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. We focus on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. Ca.5,000 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries. At KWS we work in an international environment with motivated employees and experienced teams. We want yo
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.