Business Innovation & Investment Visa Australia

The Australian Business Visa program is designed for businessmen who successfully carryout businesses in Australia or overseas. You will be eligible to apply for a business visa if you meet the business asset and turnover requirements. 

A business visa allows you to expand your business operations to Australia and does not require you to be living in Australia for the entire visa period. You can be travelling back and forth from your home country and managing all your businesses. 

A business visa provides you with the ability to obtain permanent residence in Australia.

At MJ Legal our team has a history of successfully handling business visa applications. Our services cover handling your visa applications to helping you settle in Australia and start your new business.   

We help you expand and establish your business in Australia

Move your business to Australia and expand your global footprint. The country has a strong economy focused on business and investment opportunities. 

Have a successful entreprenural venture?

Wondering what business to start in Australia?

A business visa is awarded in recognition of your successful entrepreneural journey. 

The business visa program allows you to establish a business in any industry of choice. At MJ Legal, our expertise extends to commercial law in addition to migration.

Our team of experts will guide you on industries that you may consider starting a business in and link you with external accounting firms and other industry partners to help you make a decision on the best business to establish in Australia. 

Want to migrate under the Investor stream?

Alternatively to coming to Australia as an entrepreneur, you may seek to migrate as an Investor. 

The investor stream requires that you make an investment of $2,500,000.00 AUD in Australia. It allows you to live and work in the country before applying for permanent residency. 

The visa program is ideal for individuals who intend to take advantage of Australia's mature and stable economy. 

At MJ legal our team focuses on guiding you towards obtaining an Australian visa in the shortest possible time. 

Making your business visa application with us

Business visas are extremely complicated! Having the right team advising you will simplify the process and help make your journey to Australia a smooth one. 

Eligibility assessment

Step 02

Step 02 

Our services extend to advising you on the types of businesses that you can start in Australia, we explain the requirements that each state has in order to offer business visa nominations. 

Further, our team will provide advisory surrounding the investment requirements if you are seeking an investor visa, under the business visa category. 

Making your visa application

Step 03

Making your visa application 

Subsequent to assisting you with your eligibility and helping you determine the optimal business activity to undertake in Australia, our team will advise you and make on your behalf an application for nomination to an Australian state. 

Upon receipt of an invitation from a state, our team will guide you towards preparing and submitting your visa application for a subclass 188 visa. 

Think its time to move your business or investments to Australia? 

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Types of business visas available

Business visas are divided into two stages. 

First you will get a temporary business visa called Subclass 188, from which you can transition to a Subclass 888. 

Business Innovation steam (SC 188A)

Investor stream (SC 188B)

Investor stream (SC 188B)

This visa is for successful entrepreneurs looking to make a designated investment in Australia. You must have the ability to make an investment of at least A$2.5 million to be eligible for this visa. 

Applicants for this steam must be under 55 years unless an exemption is received. 

You are not required to run a business in addition to making the above investment. 

This visa leads to permanent residency via the subclass 888 visa. 

Business visa permanent stream(SC 888)

Business visa permanent stream(SC 888)

Upon grant of this visa you will be a permanent resident of Australia. 

This visa will give you benefits such as Medicare and the ability to apply for citizenship. 

To be eligible for this visa, you must have held a subclass 888 visa for at least 3 years. 

A spouse of the primary applicant for a subclass 188 visa may also apply for permanent residency via the subclass 888 visa. 

Business Visa Requirements

While the requirements may differ according to the business visa stream you are applying for, you should essentially meet the following requirements:

  • Express your interest to apply for a business visa 
  • Be able to meet the specific requirements set by the state
  • Be nominated by an Australian state or territory  
  • Have at least 65 points in the Australian Points Test Calculation 
  • Meet the business turnover requirements specified under the relevant stream 
  • Meet the asset requirements mentioned under the relevant stream 
  • Be able to demonstrate that your business would be of economic benefit to Australia 
  • Make significant investments as specified under the relevant stream 

Benefits of Business visas

Business migration is one of the most stable and secure migration pathways to Australia which opens you up to a series of benefits. 

  • Expand your business to Australia
  • Retain your existing business in your home country 
  • Seek business profits from abroad
  • Manage and operate your business in Australia and abroad 
  • Receive business support from the state governments 
  • Be eligible for permanent residency in Australia 
  • Include your family members in your application 
  • Your dependants can work and study in Australia 
  • Enrol your children to public schools in some states 
  • Enrol in Medicare 
  • Be eligible for Australian citizenship 

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I had a great experience with Lavanya and Keith throughout the property purchasing process. They were professional, responsive, knowledgeable and thorough, keeping me informed at every stage and making what can be a stressful process feel smooth and straightforward. They were always happy to answer my questions, explain the details clearly and ensure everything was handled efficiently and with care. I really appreciated their attention to detail, reliability and commitment to making the entire process as seamless as possible. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a trustworthy and professional conveyancer. Thank you for all your help and support!

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I’m really grateful to Keith and the whole MJ Legal team for all the help and support throughout the process. Keith was always very helpful, professional and easy to talk to. Whenever I had questions or was stressed about something, he explained everything clearly and always made me feel supported. The whole team was really good with communication and handled everything very professionally. I’m really happy with the outcome and I truly appreciate all the work they did for me. I would definitely recommend MJ Legal to anyone who needs immigration help. Thank you so much Keith and the team for everything. I really appreciate it.

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I’m so happy to have received my visa! A big thank you to MJ Legal for their support throughout the process. Special thanks to Amasha for being so helpful, and supportive every step of the way. She and team made the whole process much easier and stress-free. Really appreciate all your help and highly recommend MJ Legal!

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As an applicant, one of the most important things you need from your lawyer or migration agent is communication. You want to know what’s happening, what comes next, and that someone is actually there when you need them. Tamasha, Amasha, Keith, and the whole team at MJ were exceptional at this. From the very beginning to the end of the process, we never felt left in the dark. We always knew where things stood, what was needed from us, and what the next step was. They were honest, transparent, easy to reach, and always willing to explain things properly whenever we had a question. Our case wasn’t particularly complicated, but the way they handled everything still gave us a lot of confidence and peace of mind. We never felt like just another file, and you could tell the team genuinely cared about getting things right. If our case had been more complex, or if I ever had to go through this process again, there genuinely isn’t another firm I would want handling it. We’re incredibly grateful to the whole team at MJ, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone going through the migration process.

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