Applied for an Expression of Interest (EOI) and have received an invitation to apply
Nominated by a state/territory government or Austrade
Invited to apply
Sufficient funds to work and settle in Australia
You are of good health
You are of good character
If you are looking to establish a business or to purchase a business, consider business migration to Australia as a business owner or investor. There are a number of visas that can facilitate this. Our in-depth knowledge and experience in this sector enables us to offer advice about business opportunities that are available in Australia today.
This visa gives you a 4-year Temporary Residence Visa.
Thereafter, can apply for Permanent Residence (via subclass 888) after conditions have been met.
The visa has 5 streams that you may be eligible to apply for:
(See chart below)
(See chart below)
Business Migration to Australia – Subclass 188
Business Innovation Stream 188A (TR 4 years) |
Investor Stream 188B (TR 4 years) |
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Age must be between | 18 – 54 years old | 18 – 54 years old |
Net worth requirement | AUD 800k (nett) on invitation date and for 2 out of the 4 fiscal years | AUD 2.25 million (net) on invitation date and for 2 out of 4 fiscal years |
Other requirements | Own a business with turnover min AUD 500k p.a. for 2 year out of the recent 4 years | Ready to invest AUD 1.5 million into state bond for 4 years. Interest will be credited into the applicant’s account every 6 months |
Turnaround time | 6 – 12 months | 6 – 12 months |
To convert your TR into PR under 188A and 188B, you must do the following:-
Convert 188A to PR (888A) | Convert 188B to PR (888B) | |
Days you must stay in Australia | 730 days within 4 year period | 730 days within 4 year period |
Other requirements | – Set up new business in Australia where turnover generated minimum is AUD 300k per annum for 2 of the 4 year TR period – Actively manage business in Australia – Hire 2 Australian PR/citizen as staff in the business |
– Wait for bond to mature 4 years later – Hold business interest in one business in Australia (no minimum amount and it can be any type of business) Example: Buy an apartment for rental collection; or have 10% shareholding in a F&B business |
This visa gives you Permanent Residence straight up, and allows you to either establish a new business or develop an existing business in Australia. You can only apply if you have been nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
(For High Calibre Business Owners who want to do business in Australia)