Maintain Your Sponsor LicenceCompliance
Expert compliance support to protect your sponsor licence with 98%+ compliance rate maintained. Stay compliant, avoid penalties, keep your A-rating.
Report within 10-20 working days. Keep records 4+ years. Home Office inspections possible. Penalties: Fines £1,000+, suspension, or revocation. A-rating at risk if non-compliant.
*Compliance rates based on clients following expert guidance. Your ongoing compliance is required.
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Why Sponsor Licence Compliance Matters
Your sponsor licence gives you the power to hire international talent, but it comes with serious ongoing responsibilities. Non-compliance puts your licence, your workers, and your business at risk.
Serious Penalties
Civil penalties up to £20,000 per illegal worker. Licence suspension or revocation. Criminal prosecution for serious breaches. Your A-rating can be downgraded to B-rating.
Strict Deadlines
Report worker changes within 10 working days. Contact details within 20 days. Missing deadlines = compliance breach. Multiple failures = serious consequences.
Home Office Inspections
Compliance visits can be unannounced. Officials check records, interview workers, verify salaries and job roles. Must be prepared at all times.
What Compliant Sponsors Get
Keep A-Rating Status
Maintain full sponsorship privileges with unlimited workers and no restrictions.
Avoid Penalties
No fines, suspension, or revocation. Protect your investment in the licence.
Confidence in Inspections
Be ready for unannounced Home Office visits with complete, organized records.
Business Continuity
Keep hiring international talent without interruption. Protect existing sponsored workers.
Key Sponsor Compliance Requirements
These are your mandatory ongoing duties as a UK sponsor licence holder in Loading....
Reporting Duties (Strict Deadlines)
You must report specific events to the Home Office within tight deadlines via the SMS system. Missing deadlines is a serious compliance breach.
Report Within 10 WORKING DAYS:
- Worker doesn't start on agreed date
- Worker stops working for you (resignation, dismissal, end of contract)
- Worker absent without permission for 10+ consecutive days
- Significant changes to worker's circumstances
- Change of worker's job role or salary
Report Within 20 WORKING DAYS:
- Worker's contact details change (address, phone, email)
- Worker has 4+ weeks cumulative absence in 12 months
Record-Keeping (4 Years Minimum)
Maintain detailed records for all sponsored workers. Must be accessible for Home Office inspections. Keep for duration of employment PLUS 4 years after they stop working for you.
- Right to work documents: Passport, visa, BRP copies (all pages)
- Contact details: UK address, phone, email (kept current)
- Employment records: Contract, job description, start/end dates
- Salary records: Payslips, payment evidence, salary changes
- Attendance: Working patterns, absences, holidays tracked
- CoS details: Certificate reference, assignment date, job stated
Right to Work Checks (All Employees)
Conduct right to work checks for ALL employees (not just sponsored workers) to prevent illegal working. Civil penalties up to £20,000 per illegal worker if you fail to check properly.
Before Employment Starts:
- • Check original documents in person
- • Verify document authenticity
- • Take clear copies of all pages
- • Record date of check
- • Store securely for duration + 4 years
Follow-Up Checks:
- • Track visa expiry dates
- • Re-check before time-limited permission expires
- • Verify extensions/renewals
- • Don't allow work beyond permission
- • Calendar reminders essential
Worker Monitoring Requirements
Continuously monitor sponsored workers to ensure they're doing the stated job, being paid correctly, and working as expected. This is ongoing, not one-time.
- Job role compliance: Worker doing job stated in CoS (not different role)
- Salary verification: Paying exactly the salary stated (or more, never less)
- Attendance tracking: Daily/weekly monitoring of presence and working patterns
- Contact maintenance: Keep current contact details and ability to reach worker
- Immigration status: Track visa expiry dates and renewal applications
SMS (Sponsorship Management System) Usage
Regular use of the SMS system is mandatory. This is your primary tool for assigning CoS, reporting events, and managing sponsored workers. Poor SMS management = compliance breach.
- Login regularly (weekly minimum)
- Check Home Office messages
- Assign CoS with accurate details
- Report events within deadlines
- Keep worker information current
- Respond to Home Office requests
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failing to meet sponsor duties has serious consequences for your business:
How We Keep You Compliant
Our comprehensive compliance support protects your sponsor licence and maintains your A-rating status.
Comprehensive Compliance Audit
We conduct a thorough review of your current compliance status, identifying any gaps or areas of concern before they become problems.
- Review all sponsored worker records (completeness and accuracy)
- Audit SMS reporting history (identify missed reports or late submissions)
- Assess record-keeping systems and storage
- Verify right to work checks for all employees
Remediation & System Improvements
Address any identified issues immediately and implement robust systems to prevent future compliance failures.
- Fix gaps in records or documentation
- Implement calendar reminders for reporting deadlines
- Set up HR systems for continuous monitoring
- Create compliance checklists and procedures
SMS Training & Support
Comprehensive training for your Key Personnel on proper SMS usage, reporting requirements, and common pitfalls to avoid.
- Hands-on SMS navigation training
- Reporting deadline guidance and procedures
- CoS assignment best practices
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Ongoing Monitoring & Alerts
Continuous oversight with proactive alerts to ensure you never miss a deadline or compliance requirement.
- Regular compliance check-ins (monthly or quarterly)
- Reporting deadline reminders and support
- Visa expiry tracking for sponsored workers
- Immigration rule change updates and guidance
Home Office Inspection Preparation
Be fully prepared for announced or unannounced compliance visits with organized records and trained personnel ready to demonstrate compliance.
- Pre-inspection compliance reviews
- Record organization and accessibility preparation
- Key Personnel briefing and mock inspections
- Legal support during actual Home Office visits
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Our compliance experts have maintained 98%+ compliance rates for 3,450+ sponsor licence holders. Don't risk penalties or licence loss - get expert support now.
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