Find information on investing in Scotland including starting your business and expanding into Scotland.
Starting your Business in Scotland
Overview of investing in Scotland
We want you to have the information you need to unlock Scotland’s investment opportunities. This will help you turn your innovation dreams into reality
Innovator Founder visa
Overview of the Innovator Founder visa, one of the limited routes available for investors to start a business in Scotland
Visitor visa
Information about the Business visitor visa for short-term trips to Scotland, what you need to do and how to apply
Global Talent visa
Learn about the Global Talent visa, a limited unsponsored route available for talented individuals to work in Scotland
Expanding into Scotland
Scale-up Worker visa
Find out information about the Scale-up Worker visa, including how to apply, eligibility, requirements, and conditions
Global Business Mobility visa
Information including the sub-categories of visa within this route, how to apply, eligibility, requirements, and conditions
UK Expansion Worker visa
Find out how you can send senior or specialist workers to the UK to expand your business
Media Representative of an Overseas Business visa
Find out how workers from overseas media organisations can work in the UK
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