Sponsor licence holders pay two statutory fees when issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship: the certificate fee and the annual skills charge.
Small & Charitable Sponsor
Medium & Large Sponsor
Applies to small companies under UK Companies Act thresholds, charities, and higher education institutions sponsoring skilled workers.
Applies to corporate employers with over 50 employees or annual turnover exceeding 10.2 million pounds sponsoring skilled personnel.
£239
CoS Certificate Fee
£239
CoS Certificate Fee
£364
Skills Charge per Year
£1,000
Skills Charge per Year
Official Statutory Exemption Rules
Sponsors pay zero Immigration Skills Charge when sponsoring PhD-level roles, student visa switchers, or extensions under six months.
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