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Important Announcements
BCA urges its members in particular and all other Bangladeshi caterers in general to take advantage of the newly declared Shortage Occupation List that was a direct result of BCA’s long time demand followed by serious movement. It is good news for curry house owners that they can now recruit staff (skilled chef) from outside UK under the Tier-2 of Point Based System, as BCA has been successful in including Skilled Chef in the Shortage Occupation List. But this list is not a permanent one and Govt may review it time to time to adjust it with the actual demand of the market. BCA has proved to the Migration Advisory Committee by presenting robust evidence that there was a shortage of 30,000 staff in the curry industry. Now that govt has allowed us to fill up those vacancies, we must take advantage of this new system in our favour. It is noted that many of the restaurant owners do not know the procedure of the Tier-2 of Point Based system. We advise them to talk to their respective lawyers/ solicitors. As a ready reference we may say that the following documents are required for the Sponsorship License: But this is not an exhaustive list and individual owners may be required to submit more documents.
- Certificate of incorporation if limited company or evidence of registration with HMRC as self-employed or evidence of registration as a partnership company
- Updated Employers Liability Insurance from an authorized insurer.
- Evidence of Registration with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as an employer to pay PAYE & National Insurance.
- Certificate of VAT registration and latest VAT return confirming VAT registration number.(If turnover in excess of £64,000)
- Latest Business Bank Statement along with a letter from the Bank setting out the dealings it has had with the organisation, including the nature and duration of its dealings
- Proof of ownership of Business Premises and other Fixed Assets or Proof of Lease of Business Premises.
- Proof of registration with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as self-employed. Or each partner’s Unique Tax Reference Number (UTR) and/or the partnerships/Businesses
- Unique Tax Reference Number (UTR).
If an existing business:
- Organization’s latest Audited Annual Accounts with the name of the Accountant clearly shown. The Accountant should be a member of an Accredited Accounting Body (CIMA,CIPFA, ACCA, ACA etc).
- If Self-employed: Latest Annual self-assessment tax return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) - Statement of Account (SA300 or SA302).
Extra documents for Catering Industry:
- Planning Permission / Certificate: A3 (Restaurants/Café) A4 (Pubs/Bars)/A5 (Hot Food/ Takeaways) C1 (Hotels)
- Restaurant’s Licence issued by the Local Authority/Court License for Premises to serve Alcohol issued by the Local Authority/Court Food Hygiene Certificate
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