TIER 1 (Entrepreneur) Investment query - Licensing fee

c781 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 04, 2020 12:26 pm

Hi all,

I have been following this forum for a long time and it is great to see everyone sharing their experiences and honest opinion to help each other. Likewise, I hope someone would be able to advise on my query please.

I am T1 (Entrepreneur) £50K route. I wanted to know what is considered as an "investment"?
For example, is licensing fee considered as an investment? If I am not wrong, licensing fee is different
from franchising fee.

I would really appreciate if someone could share their thoughts please.

Thanks

c781 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 04, 2020 12:57 pm

Hi Marcnath,

Thanks for the prompt reply. If that is the case, how about the franchisee fee? is it considered an investment as it is not going to the owner as well.

c781 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:42 pm

Thanks Marcnath.

May I know who would be able to advise on this matter accurately?

marcnath wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:47 am

c781 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:42 pm

Thanks Marcnath.

May I know who would be able to advise on this matter accurately?

Unfortunately, not many.

The immigration rules and guidance documents do not specify this. Normally that means you have the ability to argue it to your advantage.

You can try going to an established solicitor - they may know if there have been any previous cases where this has been discussed in the court and if not, whether it can be successful if it ever goes to court.

If it was me, I would have gone ahead and treated it as a valid business expense and so justified but it is entirely up to you.