AUSTRALIA ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM

Stratix consultants is a team of expert immigration consultants in the entire Middle East offering business owners and investors complete professional assistance for business immigration to Australia as well as Australia Investor Visa for those looking to migrate to Australia

Why Choose Australia ?

Australia is real breathtaking beauty which is known for its sparkling beaches, well graded mountains and green pastures.Apart from the beautiful typography Australia is a land of growing opportunities in terms of educational, job and business opportunities. As a society Australia is very multicultural, young and open-minded which makes it a safe and friendly.

Australia Entrepreneur Program : Under the Australia Entrepreneur Visa Program there are four options :

• Business Innovation and Investment (permanent) visa (subclass 888)
• Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)
• Business Owner (subclass 890)
• Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)

I . Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (Subclass 888)

This program option is for the investors, business owners and entrepreneurs for continuing their activity in Australia.

Business Innovation stream

Under this option investors can stay in Australia permanently and also there is no processing time for this stream. The cost starts from AUD 2,405.

1. A. Basic Eligibility Criteria

   The basic eligibility criteria includes holding a relevant stream of the subclass 188 visa or in relation to applications for a subclass 888 visas in the Business Innovation Stream or holding a relevant stream of the Subclass 188 Visa, or a subclass 444 which is the Special Visa category or a subclass 457 which is a Business Long Stay Visa is granted in certain circumstances.

2. B. Requirements
   • One must apply online and show that you have an ongoing business involvement
   • The subclass 188 in the business innovation stream, the subclass 444 visa or certain holders of the subclass 457 visa is a must.

Investor stream

Under the investor steam also the investor can stay in Australia permanently and there is no processing time for this stream. The cost starts from AUD2,405.

1. A. Requirements
   • One must apply online
   • A designated investment of AUD 1.5million for four years is a must
   • The subclass 188 in the investor stream is a must

Significant Investor stream

Under the investor steam also the investor can stay in Australia permanently and there is no processing time for this stream. The cost starts from AUD2,405.

1. A. Requirements
   • One must apply online
   • A complying investment of AUD 5million for four years is a must
   • The subclass 188 in the significant investor stream or significant investor extension stream is a must
   • Premium investor stream
   • Under the investor steam also the investor can stay in Australia permanently and there is no processing time for this stream. The cost starts from AUD2,405.

Entrepreneur stream

Under the investor steam also the investor can stay in Australia permanently and there is no processing time for this stream. The cost starts from AUD2,405. Another requirement states that the investor needs to hold a business and investment (provisional) and subclass visa 188.

1. A. Requirements
   • The subclass 188 in the entrepreneur stream for a period of 4 years is a must
   • If you have been living in Australia for at least 2 years
   • Demonstration of a successful record of entrepreneurial activity in Australia while holding your subclass 188 visa

II. Business Innovation & Investment (Provisional) visa (Subclass 188)

Australia has multiple options for obtaining an Entrepreneur Immigration Visa. At Stratix consultants our team of immigration consultants will help you choose the best possible option that suits your requirements. Having said that its important to understand what each option requires :

The Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 188) is for those business people who are undertaking an entrepreneurial activity in Australia, own and manage a business in Australia or conduct an investment activity.

Basic Eligibility for obtaining Business Innovation and Investment visa is submission of expression of interest in SkillSelect

Business Innovation stream

This visa is for people with business skills. This visa entitles you to stay in Australia upto 4 years and 3 months. The cost starts with AUD4,985 and there is no processing time.

1. A. Requirements
   • One must accomplish a new or an existing business in Australia
   • One must be a nominated by an Australian State or Territory Government Agency

Investor Stream

Investor Stream requires an applicant to make a minimum investment of AUD 1.5 million in an Australian State or Territory. Maintaining a business or an investment activity in Australia is also a prerequisite for this visa. This visa entitles you to stay in Australia upto 4 years and 3 months. The cost starts from AUD4,985 and there is no processing time which is available for this stream.

1. A. Requirements
   • An investment of AUD 1.5million is a must
   • Nomination by an Australian State or Territory Government Agency is a must

Significant Investor Stream

Significant Investor Stream requires the applicant to maintain a business or an investment activity in Australia. With this visa the applicant can live in Australia up to 4 years and 3 months. The cost starts from AUD7,310 and there is no processing time which is available for this stream.

1. A. Requirements
   • A minimum investment of AUD 5 million in an Australian
   • Nomination by an Australian State /Territory Government Agency or the CEO of Austrade is a must

Business Innovation Extension Stream

With Business Innovation Extension Stream you can stay for 6 years after the date of the grant of the original Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Innovation stream that you held at the time of application. You can extend your stay in Australia for 2 more years if you have Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa subclass 188 in the business innovation stream. You can stay in up to 4 years and 3 months. The cost starts from AUD600 and there is no processing time which is available for this stream.

1. A. Requirements
   • One must have a subclass 188 visa in the business innovation stream for at least 3 years
   • One must hold your subclass 188 visa in the business innovation stream
   • Nomination by an Australian State /Territory Government Agency

Significant Investor Extension Stream

Under the Significant Investor Extension Stream the applicant can stay in Australia up to 4 years. The cost starts from AUD600 and there is no processing time which is available for this stream.

1. A. Requirements
   • One can extend his/her stay for up to 4 more years. You can stay for a total of 8 years from the date of grant of your subclass 188 visa in the significant investor stream in Australia.
   • One must hold your subclass 188 visa in the significant investor stream a subclass 188 visa in the significant investor extension stream for at least 3 years
   • One cannot hold more than 1 subclass 188 visa in the significant investor extension stream
   • Nomination by an Australian State /Territory Government Agency or the CEO of Austrade

Premium Investor Stream

Under the Premium Investor Stream the applicant can stay in Australia up to 4 years and 3 months. The cost starts from AUD8,770 and there is no processing time which is available for this stream.

1. A. Requirements
   • A minimum investment of AUD 15 million in an Australian investments and/or philanthropic contributions & Nomination by the CEO of Austrade is a must.

Entrepreneur Stream

With Entrepreneur Stream visa the applicant can carry out entrepreneurial activities in Australia and can stay in up to 4 years and 3 months. The cost starts from AUD 3755. The processing time is unavailable due to low volume of applications

1. A. Requirements
   • A funding agreement with a third party for carrying out an entrepreneurial activities is a must Nomination by the Australian State or Territory Government is a must.

III. Business owner visa Subclass 890

If you have the Business Owner Visa Subclass 890 then you can extend to own & operate a business in Australia, if you are eligible then you can apply for Australian Citizenship and for permanent residency sponsor eligible relatives.

The eligibility criteria is that the applicant must have a qualifying visa granted on a particular basis, to apply as a primary applicant. With this type of visa you can stay in Australia permanently. The cost starts from AUD2,275. The processing time is unavailable due to low volume of applications

A. Requirements

• You must hold an eligible visa
• You must have owned or operator a business in Australia for a minimum of 2 years immediately before the application is made
• You must live in Australia on that visa for a minimum of 12 months in 2 years immediately before the application is made while holding the visa

IV. Business Talent (Permanent) visa Subclass 132

For establishing business or developing an existing business in Australia the Business Talent (Permanent) visa Subclass 132 is the option.

The basic eligibility is nomination by the Australian State or Territory Government is a must Invitation to apply for the visa. In addition to this one should have the required funding or assets.

Under the Business Talent (Permanent) Visa Subclass 132 there are 2 options :

Significant Business History stream

This visa category is for business owners who are experienced for operating a new or an existing business in Australia. Under this category the investor you can stay permanently in Australia and the cost starts from AUD 7,290. The processing time is 20 months for 74% of applications and 21 months for 90% of the application.

1. Requirements
   • A minimum net value of 1.5 million i.e, lawfully acquired
   • A minimum of AUD3 million annual business turnover for a period of 2 of the 4 fiscal years just before you are invited to apply
   • A minimum of AUD 400,000 of net assets as the interest of ownership in one or more qualifying businesses for a period of 2 of the 4 fiscal years just before you are invited to apply

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream

This category of visa is for the individuals who have sourced funding subsidizing from an individual from Australian Investment Council (AIC) in the past known as the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL). The visa gives you a chance to work for a new and exciting business in Australia.

Under this visa the applicant can stay in Australia permanently. The cost starts from AUD7,290 The processing time is unavailable because of low volume of applications. Another requirement is that at least AUD1 million of funding from an Australian venture capital firm.

We also offer complete assistance with regards to Australia skilled immigration visa & Australia Study Visa. You can contact us for professional and expert advice.

Why Choose Stratix Consultants ?

Stratix consultants is an abled team of immigration consultants and solicitors with services extended to the entire Middle East, backed up with a strong experience. With so many options available it gets confusing to choose an appropriate solution. This is where our team of immigration consultants come into picture. We help our clients choose the option that best suits their requirements. Our team offers complete guidance to our clients with utmost transparency We totally work with a vision to provide hassle free, easy, fast and client oriented immigration service.