45. Migrate to Australia as a Business Owner

Keywords:
Skills in Demand Visa, Subclass 482, Employer Nomination Scheme Visa, Subclass 186, National Innovation Visa, Subclass 858, Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

Episode Summary:

The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP), which allowed an individual to migrate to Australia as a business owner, closed on 31 July 2024. This visa allowed an individual to own and manage a business in Australia, conduct business and investment activity in Australia or undertake an entrepreneurial activity in Australia. If you are a business owner and want to migrate to Australia permanently, then today’s episode is for you. Today, Amitava Deb, a registered migration agent and director of Debika Migration Services will walk you through how you can continue to own and manage a business, continue business and investment activity, or continue entrepreneurial activity in Australia as a newly arrived resident.

Final thoughts:
If you are someone who wants to own and manage your own business in Australia and find it overwhelming to navigate the complex immigration process, feel free to call Amitava or reach out to us on LinkedIn, Whatsapp or email. Our contact details are in the podcast description.

Main Topics:

• (00:00) Visa options for business owners
• (05:28) Eligibility requirements
• (06:21) Age limit for applicants
• (07:06) Including family members / partner in the application
• (08:46) Enrol in Medicare

Additional Resources:

• Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482)
• Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)
• National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)
• Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)