This means that companies who wish to bring migrant workers to the UK under the Tier 2 sponsorship regime or wish to transfer migrant workers from within their group organisations will have to pay an additional charge after April 2017. For large companies the charge will be £1,000 per annum and for smaller companies, charities and universities the charge will be £364 per annum.
No definition of a small company has been given but it is likely to be the same as in the Companies Act 2006 (ss.382-384), namely it must meet at least two of the following criteria;
a) Annual turnover must be not more than £10.2 million.
b) Balance sheet total must be not more than £5.1 million.
c) Average number of employees must be not more than 50
For companies with a requirement for migrant workers, now would be the time to apply for visa applications before the April deadline.
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