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

Booking an appointment with Seraphus

Find out how to book an appointment with Seraphus.

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