Originally posted by myco
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No need to answer the question, but you may find the hidden answer in the questions above. If you have been given a conditional offer subject to a renewal, you may, and I emphasise may, qualify to claim the fee. But as already stated by someone else, some contractors had to pay back the tax plus penalties. So you could end up paying more than the cost of the Tier 1 Visa Application. Ask yourself, is it worth the risk? Not for us to answer, but for you to accept.
Originally posted by myco
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If you lack the funds to pay for the Tier 1 Visa, you are entitled to take a Directors Loan from the business (up to £5k without BIK considerations) and pay the money back once you get your contract.
But you have to decide whether it is justified or not. If you do get investigated and face the wrath of HMRC, please do let us know, as it could be a good case study for future questions on this matter.
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