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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Uththara Deshamani

I’m incredibly grateful to team of MJ Legal for their outstanding support in securing our Employer Sponsored (SC 482) visa. We were under a very limited timeframe, and at one point, we genuinely thought it would be impossible to get everything done in time. But thanks to the dedication and expertise of Mr. Jayantha, Keith, and Thamasha, our visa was granted successfully — well before the deadline! The team was highly professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. They guided us clearly through each step, ensuring everything was completed accurately and efficiently. Their attention to detail and commitment made a stressful situation so much more manageable. I highly recommend MJ Legal to anyone needing trustworthy and experienced immigration assistance. Thank you once again for your excellent service — we truly appreciate your help and look forward to working with you again in the future

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Adelina Lawrence

Adelina Lawrence

I had a fantastic experience working with Keith and the team at MJ Legal, including the exceptional admin staff. I am extremely grateful for all the support and guidance they provided throughout my permanent residency process. Their responsiveness, honesty and professionalism set them apart from other migration agencies I have dealt with. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and genuine migration assistance.

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Hasith Subasinghe

Hasith Subasinghe

MJ Legal has all my trust and confidence with their responsibility towards their clients. From the first time I contacted them I was given a very accurate breakdown of the costs and processes and expected timeframes. I was also given updates along the way that greatly helped with understanding what went on with my application. Great standard of communication! Very grateful for all the help from Keith and the team at MJ Legal!

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sadharu Lakthraka

sadharu Lakthraka

I’m incredibly grateful to Keith James and his team for their outstanding support throughout my tss 482 visa application process. From the very beginning, they were professional, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable about every detail involved. Thanks to their guidance and attention to detail, my visa was granted smoothly and without any complications. They took away so much of the stress and uncertainty that comes with such an important process.

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David O'Meara

David O'Meara

Huge thanks to Keith James and the team at MJ Legal for helping me secure my 482 visa. They were professional, efficient, and kept me informed every step of the way. The whole process was smooth and stress-free thanks to their expertise. Highly recommend!

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