Technology

Tech Company Sponsor Checker

Check whether a UK technology company, IT services firm, or software employer is on the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Essential for software engineers, data scientists, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals seeking a Skilled Worker Visa.

Check a tech or IT employer

Type at least 2 characters and press Enter or click Check. Searches the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors.

Why tech workers need to verify sponsorship status

The UK technology sector employs a significant proportion of internationally recruited talent. Major multinationals, IT services companies, and fast-growing fintechs routinely sponsor software engineers, data analysts, cloud architects, product managers, and security professionals under the Skilled Worker Visa.

However, smaller startups, agencies, and contract shops may not hold a sponsor licence, either because they are newly established, lack the administrative capacity, or primarily employ contractors. The Hiredge Sponsor Checker lets you confirm status before you spend time tailoring your CV and writing a cover letter.

Software engineers and developers seeking a Skilled Worker Visa
Data scientists and machine learning engineers
Cloud and DevOps engineers
Cybersecurity analysts and penetration testers
Product managers and UX designers at tech companies
IT consultants and technology project managers

Tips for searching tech employers

  • Try the short name first, for example Google rather than Google UK Ltd
  • IT services companies often register multiple entities. Try both the brand name and the legal entity, for example Infosys BPM and Infosys Technologies
  • Startups may be registered under a trading name different from their registered company name at Companies House

Want sponsored tech jobs delivered to your inbox?

Set up a free job alert with the visa sponsorship filter enabled. We only send you roles from employers on the register.

Set Up Free Alert