Tier 4 Entrepreneur Question

Hello, and thanks all for any advice you can provide. I am very clear that under a Tier 4 visa you may not start a business in the UK, and would not attempt anything of that nature.

I am wondering, however, if it is acceptable for a student to engage in entrepreneurial activities that are based in another country. I.e. clients are in another country, bank accounts are in another country, and any money made does not support studying or living expenses in the UK. Any thoughts on a situation like this?

The immigration rules and policy guidance do not go into that level of detail about self-employment under Tier 4. It just says you cannot be self-employed.

However, the way the immigration rules are drafted means that any work you undertake while physically based in the UK would count towards the 20 hours a week maximum. Plus, work that you undertake while physically based in the UK may require you to pay National Insurance contributions. See http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/International- ... -can-I-do/