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Business & Investor Visas

Australia is a thriving economy with exceptional business stability, strong global trade opportunities and a high quality of life. The Australian Government welcomes entrepreneurs, investors and business owners who can contribute to economic growth and innovation.

We provide expert guidance to help you secure the right visa pathway — from establishing or managing a business, to making significant investments and eventually achieving permanent residency.

Main Business & Investment Visa Pathways

Business Innovation & Investment Visa – Provisional (Subclass 188)

This visa is designed for experienced business owners and investors who want to own and manage a business, undertake entrepreneurial activity, or invest in Australia.

Streams include:

  • Business Innovation Stream – Start or grow a business in Australia
  • Investor Stream – Make a designated investment for 4 years+
  • Significant Investor Stream (SIV) – AUD $5M+ in complying investments
  • Entrepreneur Stream – Commercialisation and innovative project backing

Key Benefits:

  • Temporary visa leading to permanent residency
  • Opportunity to establish long-term business presence in Australia
  • Bring eligible family members

A pathway for entrepreneurs and investors ready to take action.

Business Innovation & Investment Visa – Permanent (Subclass 888)

This is the PR stage for eligible Subclass 188 visa holders who have met business, assets and investment performance criteria

Possible outcomes:

  • Permanent residence status
  • Expand and diversify investments
  • Stability for business development and family future

We assist with:

  • Meeting turnover and investment evidence
  • Business performance documentation
  • Compliance for successful transition to PR

Rewarding those who contribute to Australia’s economic prosperity

Permanent Business Owner & Investor Visas

These visas allow holders to live permanently in Australia while continuing to operate a business or maintain significant investments.

Business Owner Visa – Subclass 890

For current holders of eligible business visas who are actively managing and operating a business in Australia.

Requirements include:

  • Ownership of a successful business in Australia
  • Evidence of turnover, assets, and employment creation

Ideal for business owners growing enterprises locally.

Investor Visa – Subclass 891

For investors who have maintained significant investments in Australia for at least 4 years.

Suited For:

  • High-net-worth individuals who meet residency and investment compliance

Enjoy permanent residency while continuing to invest in Australia’s future.

State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner Visa – Subclass 892

Available for applicants sponsored by a state/territory government who:

  • Own and operate a business in Australia
  • Are committed to long-term economic contribution

Supports:

  • Business expansion
  • Local job creation
  • State-based economic growth

State/Territory Sponsored Investor Visa – Subclass 893

This visa provides PR to investors who:

  • Are sponsored by a state/territory
  • Have maintained designated investments for required periods

 A reliable PR pathway for committed investors.

Why Choose Our Migration Agency?

  • Expertise in high-value applications and investor compliance
  • Professional support in business plans and financial evidence
  • Strategic guidance from provisional to permanent stages
  • Coordination with state/territory migration teams
  • High confidentiality and tailored solutions for business needs

Your investment deserves the right pathway — and the right team behind it.

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Business & Investor Visas

Australia offers various business visas to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners interested in establishing or investing in businesses within the country. These visas provide a pathway for individuals to contribute to the Australian economy, while also offering the opportunity for permanent residency under certain conditions. The business visa program is designed to support the country’s economic growth by encouraging innovation, diversification, and employment creation.

Overview of the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (subclass 188) Streams

The Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (subclass 188) is a temporary visa with multiple streams, each catering to different levels of business involvement and investment.
The Business Innovation stream is for individuals who plan to own and manage a new or existing business in Australia.
The Investor stream is for individuals willing to make a designated investment in an Australian state or territory.
The Significant Investor stream is for those willing to invest at least AUD 5 million in the Australian economy.
The Premium Investor stream targets individuals who can invest at least AUD 15 million in Australian enterprises.
The Entrepreneur stream is aimed at individuals with a funding agreement from a third party to carry out entrepreneurial activities in Australia.
The Significant Business History stream is designed for experienced business owners looking to operate a new or existing business in Australia.

Pathway to Permanent Residency through Business Visa

Applicants must generally go through a nomination process by an Australian state or territory government or Austrade on behalf of the Australian government. Successful candidates are granted a provisional visa, allowing them and their families to live, work, and study in Australia. After meeting specific criteria, including certain business activity milestones or investment thresholds, visa holders may then apply for a Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888), which grants permanent residency.

Another critical pathway is the Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132), designed for high-calibre business owners or part-owners who want to do business in Australia. This visa requires a significant business history and a substantial net worth. Applicants must also be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency.

Business Visas: Boosting Australia’s Economy and Innovation

These business visa programs are crucial for fostering a competitive and dynamic business environment in Australia. They not only attract investment but also facilitate the transfer of skills, innovation, and international connections to the Australian business landscape. The process of applying for a business visa in Australia is stringent, with various criteria that must be met to ensure that the business contributions of applicants align with the country’s economic priorities and provide genuine value to the Australian economy.

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