UK Statutory Instrument 2017 United Kingdom

Immigration Skills Charge Regulations 2017

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  • Employer 1

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s.005

Consequences of non-payment

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Unpaid Immigration Skills Charges make sponsorship certificates invalid Crown / Minister / Government department
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s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Obligation to pay a charge

s.004

Exemptions from the charge

s.005

Consequences of non-payment

s.006

Refund or waiver of part or all of the charge

s.007

Transitional provision

s.amount of charge payable by a sponsor

Amount of charge payable by a sponsor

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HM Revenue & Customs

Tax collection, customs duties, national insurance, tax credits, and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage. Regulates all UK businesses for tax compliance …

Home Office

Government department responsible for immigration, security, and law and order. Administers UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), issues sponsor licences for employers hiring …

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