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.

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.

Register of Licensed Sponsors 2026

Q: 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.

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 15 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.

General Dynamics United Kingdom LimitedPublic administration and defence; compulsory social security

General Dynamics UK is one of the UK’s leading defence companies and an important supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). We have more than 60 years’ experience delivering C4I communication solutions, Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) capability and avionic systems. We also provide tactical communications systems to the UK Armed Forces. Bowman is our current communication system, and developing the next-generation tactical communication and information system, known as Evolve to Open (EvO)

2 visas11 jobs

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.

3 visas12 jobs

Axon Public Safety UK LimitedWholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Axon is the global leader in public safety technology, relentlessly innovating to protect more lives in more places. We’re transforming public safety by building advanced devices, intelligent software and AI that protect life. Our ecosystem supports everyone who takes on the responsibility of public safety, enterprise security and national security — from first responders and governments to companies, frontline workers and communities. Our trusted network connects TASER energy devices, cameras

18 visas6 jobs

L3Harris Mapps LimitedManufacturing

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.

2 visas7 jobs

Ascent Flight Training (Management) LimitedPublic administration and defence; compulsory social security

Ascent has been a trusted provider of innovative training systems for 15 years, employing 410+ staff across six UK sites. We design, develop and deliver training, technology products and technical services for defence ministries and public and private sector customers - and pride ourselves on our strong partnerships. We understand our customers’ needs, offering bespoke turnkey training solutions that generate mission-ready teams, through our unique blend of live and synthetic training. Ascent cu

2 visas6 jobs

SHIELD AI UK LTDManufacturing

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

0 visas7 jobs

ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANYPublic administration and defence; compulsory social security

18 visas1 jobs

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION INDUSTRIES LTD.Manufacturing

Since 1919, our charity has been ambitious in the belief that people overcoming life-changing injuries, long-term health conditions, learning difficulties, and the transition to civilian life after service can live independently and thrive in employment. Through our social enterprises, including Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company and Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company, we create skilled jobs for those facing the toughest barriers to work. More than 70% of our workforce are veterans,

3 visas4 jobs

COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS LIMITEDPublic administration and defence; compulsory social security

Social Value is the currency for conducting responsible, sustainable business, and Social Value Portal is on a mission to make it count in every organisation and every local community across the world, starting with a pledge to deliver £100bn of Social Value by 2026. Their people, tech and solutions support organisations to measure, manage and report on the Social Value they contribute to society. Underpinned by their unmatched measurement standard, the Social Value TOM System™ draws on the l

5 visas2 jobs

BMT GROUP LIMITEDProfessional, scientific and technical activities

BMT is a maritime-orientated high-end design house and technical consulting firm driven by a passion for solving complex, real-world problems Our core business comprises distinctive and sustainable capabilities, which we leverage to address the needs of our customers and markets and are the primary focus of future capability development. We exist to navigate the most important and impactful engineering challenges of our time. We create environments where people with outstanding technical know

1 visas2 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).

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.