Understanding the Immigration Skills Charge: What Employers Need to Know?
Navigating the UK’s immigration system can be complex, especially for employers who need to recruit talent from overseas. One aspect that often catches businesses off guard is the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC). Introduced by the UK government in April 2017, the ISC is a levy imposed on employers who sponsor international skilled workers. The charge was introduced to encourage UK businesses to invest in training and upskilling the domestic workforce rather than relying on migrant workers. In this guide, we’ll explain the details UK employers need to know about the ISC. When will I need to pay the charge? The charge is payable by UK employers who sponsor foreign workers under the Skilled Worker or Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker (formerly known as the Intra-Company Transfer visa) visa routes. You will need to pay the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) if: You are sponsoring a Skilled Worker or Senior or Specialist Worker : the charge app...