sub-lease as investment

[amnaali03]

Hi,
Can any one please explain if i sub-lease an office for my business, the money paid can be counted as investment or not? I am on Tier 1 (50K) visa.

Regards

[zimba]

Hi,
Can any one please explain if i sub-lease an office for my business, the money paid can be counted as investment or not? I am on Tier 1 (50K) visa.

Regards

A turnover is not an investment. The intention of Tier 1E visa is that you invest money in a business for it to take off and grow not to invest it on property/office and enjoy the ROI. Be aware that HO could refuse your extension if you invest your capital in office/property

[amnaali03]

Hi,
Can any one please explain if i sub-lease an office for my business, the money paid can be counted as investment or not? I am on Tier 1 (50K) visa.

Regards

A turnover is not an investment. The intention of Tier 1E visa is that you invest money in a business for it to take off and grow not to invest it on property/office and enjoy the ROI. Be aware that HO could refuse your extension if you invest your capital in office/property

Thanks Zimba for you kind reply. Currently i am running business from house. An office is available in evening times and i want to take it on rent. I am thinking to rent it, make an agreement and pay some money about 10K. So i am thinking it will an investment for future extension and also will have an office place. So how can i do investment in this way or simply this idea will not work.

I am really thankfull for replying my question and providing your valuable suggestions to other members also.

[zimba]

I think I misunderstood. If you are going to spend the money to rent/lease an office for your business, then there will be no issues at all. Money can be spent on rent or other legitimate business expenses

[sm12]

Isn't investment in property allowed, after deducting residential accommodation?