At Punjab Legal Solicitors, we offer expert Sponsor License Management services to help businesses stay compliant, avoid penalties, and retain their sponsor status with confidence.
Holding a Sponsor License is not just about hiring foreign workers—it’s about maintaining strict compliance with UK Home Office regulations. retain their sponsor status with confidence.
Once your Sponsor Licence is granted, you are legally responsible for:
Monitoring your sponsored employees
Keeping accurate records
Reporting specific changes to the Home Office
Preventing illegal working
Failure to meet these duties can result in suspension, revocation, or civil penalties.
Why Professional License Management is Important
Many businesses lose their Sponsor License due to poor management or unintentional errors. Having legal experts manage your license ensures:
Up-to-date reporting
Avoidance of compliance breaches
Smooth continuation of your recruitment process
We evaluate if your business qualifies for the licence.
Record keeping and document checks
Complete support with submitting the license application
Ongoing compliance support with Home Office regulations
Timely updates to the Sponsor Management System (SMS)
Continued legal assistance after your licence is approved.
Failure to comply with sponsor duties can lead to:
Suspension or revocation of your sponsor licence
Civil penalties
Loss of sponsored employees’ legal right to work in the UK
Our service helps protect your business from these risks.
As a sponsor, you must:
Keep accurate records of your sponsored workers
Report changes in circumstances (such as job roles, salaries, or absences)
Use the Sponsor Management System (SMS) correctly
Prevent illegal working
Cooperate with the Home Office during audits or inspections
Yes. Many businesses choose to outsource their sponsor licence management to experienced immigration solicitors like Punjab Legal Solicitors. This reduces legal risk and ensures that all reporting and compliance duties are handled professionally and on time.
The SMS is an online portal provided by the UK Home Office where licensed sponsors manage their sponsorship duties. It is used to assign Cos, report changes, and update business or employee details.
Our services include:
SMS management and CoS assignments
Compliance audits and preparation
Home Office communication handling
Staff training on sponsor duties
Ongoing legal advice for any license-related issue