Business Visa — Invest, Acquire, or Build Your Company Abroad
Move from ambition to acquisition. Advisocate helps South Asian investors and founders establish, buy, or scale businesses across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Portugal, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand—with end-to-end visa and relocation support.
Immigration Made Easy
Why choose Advisocate for your business move
Nordic expertise
Global coverage, Deep experience in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, plus Germany, UK, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand.
Eligibility first approach
We map your investment profile to the right visa class (investor, entrepreneur, innovator, founder/startup) before you commit capital.
Deal & dossier ready
From target screening and business plans to source-of-funds narratives, share purchase docs, and employer onboarding—we package your case the way decision-makers expect.
Compliance at every step
Clear AML/SOF evidence, clean corporate structures, and regulator-aligned documents (no hype, no shortcuts).
End-to-end Relocation
Company formation, banking introductions, registrations, dependants, housing, school guidance, and landing support.
Business pathways we structure and file
Business Acquisition
Buy a Company
Acquire a profitable SME in your target market. We help you
- Define acquisition criteria and shortlist targets
- Run high-level due diligence & valuation checks
- Structure LOI / SPA workflows with your legal counsel
- Align change-of-control and employer obligations to your visa route
- Build the turnaround/growth plan your case officers want to see
Greenfield Setup
Start a New Company
Launch a new entity with a clear market entry playbook:
- Incorporation, local representative & registered office
- Go-to-market, hiring, and compliance calendars
- Business plan & financial model tailored to visa criteria
- Operational policies (payroll, HR, health & safety, data, contracts)
Franchise Expansion
Leverage an established brand:
- Franchise due diligence & FDD review (with counsel)
- Territory rights and capex planning
- Franchise agreement alignment with visa conditions
- Launch timeline, training, and localization plan
Branch or Subsidiary
Intra-group
For established businesses expanding into Europe/Nordics/UK:
- Entity selection (branch vs. subsidiary)
- Intercompany agreements, transfer pricing guardrails (with tax advisors)
- Key personnel mobility and employer registration
- Local payroll, benefits, and onboarding
What Makes a Case Strong
Strong Business Visa Cases
What typically counts as a strong business visa case
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Real economic contribution: job creation, local supply chains, skills transfer, or R&D
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Viable business model: clear market gap, pricing logic, defensibility, execution plan
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Founder involvement: evidence of active management, not purely passive
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Clean capital: transparent source of funds and AML-compliant flows
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Operations plan: hiring roadmap, facilities, vendor agreements, commercial milestones
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Risk management: insurance, compliance, measurable KPIs
Advisocate turns these into a country-specific narrative that makes sense to case officers and lenders.
From Idea to Immigration Approval
Our Process & Startup Visa
Our process
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Investor profile & route mapping: Goals, sectors, target countries, family needs, matched to visa categories
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Market scan & deal strategy: Greenfield, acquisition, franchise; sector viability and target screening
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Business plan & financial model: Country-style plan, market sizing, org chart, milestones, cashflow, sensitivity analysis
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Compliance build: Source-of-funds narrative, corporate docs, AML checks
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Entity & banking setup: Company formation, taxes/IDs, payroll, bank introductions
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Application & evidencing: Visa forms, schedules, employer registration, dependant planning, interview prep
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Landing & growth: Registrations, premises, first hires, vendor onboarding, quarterly reviews
Startup Visa (Founder Route)
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Innovation & scalability: tech/high-growth focus
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Founder team fit: skills, track record, role allocation
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Market validation: pilots, LOIs, early revenue, user traction
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Funding logic: personal funds, revenue, or external investment; clean SOF
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Local impact: R&D, partnerships, targeted hiring
Advisocate helps founders with pitch decks, business plans, incubator outreach, entity/IP groundwork, visa filing, dependants, and post-arrival planning.
Prepare & Avoid Mistakes
Documents, Readiness & Pitfalls
Documents & readiness
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Identity & corporate: passports, shareholdings, board resolutions, POAs
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Source of funds: audited statements, sale proceeds, dividends, savings, transfer pathways
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Business evidence: plans, financial model, contracts/LOIs, licences
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Operations: draft leases, vendor quotes, hiring plan, HR/HSE/data policies
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Family: marriage/birth certificates, schooling, relocation needs
Common pitfalls
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Passive investor mindset where active management is expected
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Generic plans lacking local specifics or hiring strategy
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Weak SOF narrative and unclear capital movement
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No compliance calendar (filings, duties, renewals)
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Over-promising growth without staffing or supply-chain reality
Where we operate
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Nordics: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland
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Wider Europe: Germany, Portugal, UK
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APAC anchors: Australia, New Zealand
(Exact eligibility and timelines confirmed at filing for your chosen jurisdiction.)
FAQs
Can I buy an existing business instead of starting one?
Yes—acquisitions are common. We align the deal (LOI/SPA) and change-of-control steps with visa criteria and employer duties.
Do I have to hire staff?
Many routes expect meaningful economic impact. We’ll build a realistic hiring plan and timeline for your case.
Can my family move with me?
Most entrepreneur and investor routes allow dependants. We plan their documents and arrival alongside yours.
Is real estate investment enough?
Purely passive real estate often doesn’t meet business/entrepreneur criteria. Operating businesses are preferred.
How involved must I be?
Typically as a director/owner-operator or founder actively managing the business. We’ll shape your role accordingly.
Do you help after approval?
Yes—banking, payroll, first hires, compliance calendars, and extension/renewal readiness.
