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 19 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.

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

We are a mid-sized unitary authority in South East Essex with around 1,800 FTE roles, serving a population of 182,500 residents. We were very proud to be awarded LGC Council of the Year 2012 and have received a number of other awards including Stonewall Top 100 Employer, RoSPA level 5 and Silver IiP. We exist to create 'a better Southend': our aims are for our city to be 'Safe', 'Clean', 'Healthy', 'Prosperous' and led by an 'Excellent' organisation. We are very proud of the differences we

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Solicitors Regulation Authority LimitedAdministrative and support service activities

We regulate solicitors and law firms in England and Wales. Our purpose is to protect the public by making sure that solicitors meet high standards, and by acting when risks are identified.

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Smiths News PLCProfessional, scientific and technical activities

The UK’s leading newspaper and magazine distributor, Smiths News currently has a 55 per cent share of the UK market and distributes c.21m items each week. Reliably delivering the news and more every morning, Smiths News enjoys a 200 year-old distribution heritage and serves 22,000 customers from its 34 nationwide distribution centres. Operating in the world’s fastest-moving supply chain, Smiths News distributes a diverse range of products and services to general retailers and smaller independent

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SINE Digital LimitedProfessional, scientific and technical activities

SINE is a strategic consultancy and digital agency on a mission to grow the global live experience economy. Operating from offices in London and New York, we specialise in live and ticketed experiences across theatre, culture, attractions and sport. We combine deep sector knowledge with technology, data, ticketing and media to fuel growth for the world’s leading brands. We weren’t born in a boardroom, we were built backstage. We exist to dismantle outdated systems and strategies in tech, data

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Seabound Carbon LtdProfessional, scientific and technical activities

Seabound builds carbon capture equipment for large cargo ships. The equipment sits adjacent to a ship's funnel and traps up to 95% of the CO2 from its exhaust, using patent-pending technology.

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Sea Villa Ltd T/A Mowgli

Mowgli has been recognised as a Sunday Times ‘Best places to Work’ for a third consecutive year and awarded one of the 'Best Companies' to work for in the UK four years in a row. It is all about how Indians eat at home and on their streets. The simple dishes of a Mowgli menu are a million miles away from the curry stereotype. The dishes convey the truth that real Indian food is extremely healthy, often vegan, and always packed with fresh flavour. Mowgli is not about the intimate, hushed dining

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Quo Vadis TrustHuman health and social work activities

Supporting Recovery, Maximising Independence, Building Community Quo Vadis Trust provides social housing, care & support for people in South East London living with mental health needs. We have approximately 200 Clients living with us, residing across 33 different properties, whether it be in bedsits / studios, one bed flats, and shared houses. We also have a registered Care Home in Sidcup. QVT was founded in the 1990s and has been a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity since 2

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Players Franchising LtdAccommodation and food service activities

As part of the Volvo Group, Volvo Buses has been a part of the UK market for over 50 years. We specialise in offering a wide range of buses, including city, intercity, and coaches, all tailored to meet the needs of the UK market. Our long-standing presence has provided us with extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of our customers' needs and operational requirements. In the UK, we provide employment opportunities for approximately 3,000 people, alongside our trucks and construction equip

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NORTONLIFELOCK UK HOLDING LIMITEDInformation and communication

NortonLifeLock and Avast merged in 2022 and are now Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN) - a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted Cyber Safety brands. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. Now, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy and identity protection to ne

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MOONSPICE LTDAccommodation and food service activities

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. Etsy Inc. employees – whether a team member of Etsy or Depop – tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human. Founded in 2005, Etsy is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY with additional offices in Dubl

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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).