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Brighture Immigration

Investor and founder visas, built on clear evidence.

We help investors and founders move abroad by investing in, starting or buying a business. We focus on three things: a source-of-funds trail that stands up to checks, a business plan that makes the case, and an application built around the exact tests of your chosen route. We support investor and founder cases for the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the European Union and the UAE.

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Who it's for

Is this guide for you?

Two business partners shaking hands on a deal
  • Individuals and families looking to invest overseas
  • Founders, co-founders and early key hires moving abroad to lead or grow a start-up
  • Founders backed by angel or venture investors, search-fund operators and family office principals
  • Buyers acquiring an established, trading business

Routes by destination

The main options in each country.

Pick a destination. Rules change often, so we confirm the right route in your consultation.

United Kingdom

The Innovator Founder route, which needs an endorsement, and routes for overseas businesses setting up a UK presence.

Read the United Kingdom guide
Route names to know
  • Innovator Founder visa
  • UK Expansion Worker (Global Business Mobility)

What we do

Our part, stage by stage.

01

Choosing the route

  • Routes compared on investment level, ownership rules and renewal options
  • A review of how your nationality, immigration history and funding structure affect each option
  • A realistic timeline that allows for due diligence and setting up the company
02

Source of funds and wealth

  • A clear map of every source of funds, with a checklist of the evidence for each one
  • Guidance on translating and legalising documents issued abroad
  • Liaison with your accountants and bank when supporting letters are needed
03

Business plan and company set-up

  • A business plan written for the immigration test, with market research, hiring plans and forecasts
  • Coordination of company formation and registration
  • Help opening a business bank account where local rules allow
04

Submission and next steps

  • Forms completed for you and checked before anything is submitted
  • Appointments booked and interview preparation provided
  • Case tracking, with regular updates on where things stand
  • Planning for renewals and permanent residence where the route leads there

The process

From first call to decision.

  1. 01

    Initial review

    We look at your profile, nationality, source of funds and target country, and confirm the route is realistic before any work starts.

  2. 02

    Consultation and written plan

    We agree the route, the investment amount, the ownership structure and a realistic timeline.

  3. 03

    Business plan and evidence

    We write the business plan, gather market references and start building the source-of-funds trail.

  4. 04

    Company and banking set-up

    We coordinate incorporation, registrations and bank onboarding where local rules allow.

  5. 05

    Submission and decision

    We finalise the application, book appointments and prepare you for any interview. Once you are approved, we guide you through registrations and launching the business. Where local law requires a regulated adviser or lawyer for any step, we work alongside one.

Before you start

It helps if you already have:

  • The minimum investment, in a form the route accepts, at the current required level
  • The ownership and control the route expects you to hold
  • An active role in running the business, not just a passive investment
  • Job creation or economic benefit tests, where they apply
  • A legal, traceable source of funds and source of wealth
  • Real business activity, such as premises, customers or contracts, as the route requires

Missing something? That does not rule you out. Tell us where things stand and we will look at your options.

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