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Business Visas Australia
Business Innovation & Investment (Provisional) (subclass 188) Visa
Business innovation & investment visa, also known as the Business Visa Australia, is designed for individuals seeking to migrate to Australia and who have a successful business or investment history. The subclass 188 is a provisional visa that offers a pathway to permanent residence (Subclass 888) once all conditions of the provisional visa are met within the specified time frame, as per legislation. These conditions include owning and operating a business in Australia or maintaining investment activities based on the relevant visa stream.
The Subclass 188 visa is available in four different streams, each catering to specific business and investment needs:
Business Innovation stream (188A):
People who wish to operate a business in Australia can apply for this visa.
Investor stream (188B):
This visa requires applicants to invest a minimum of 2.5 million dollars in Australia. The applicant must invest in Australian bonds for four years and meet other requirements.
Significant investor stream (188C):
This visa requires at least 5 million in Australian investment in a structured manner as required by legislation. The applicant must make the required investment for 4 years in a structured manner as outlined in legislation to qualify for a permanent visa.
Premium investor stream (188D):
This visa required at least 15 million investments in Australian investments and/or philanthropic as required by legislation. The applicant must make the required Australian investment for 4 years and 3 months (visa duration).
These Business Visas Australia provide opportunities for skilled entrepreneurs and investors to contribute to the Australian economy while enjoying the benefits of living and working in the country.
FAQs –
All streams other than Significant investor (SC 188C) and Premium investor (SC 188D) require point test and age criteria to be met.
Business visa streams (SC 188A) usually have the lowest fund requirements.
Yes, many business visas are pathways to permanent residency, particularly if you meet business performance criteria and comply with visa conditions. For instance, Subclass 188 can lead to Subclass 888 PR visa. Indeedvisa supports your transition by tracking milestones and helping you meet all requirements for permanent settlement in Australia.
Yes, investment requirements vary by visa stream. For example, the Investor stream under Subclass 188 requires an investment of AUD 2.5 million or more, while the Significant Investor stream requires AUD 5 million. Indeedvisa provides personalised guidance on selecting the right investment pathway and ensures you meet the financial thresholds and legal obligations.
Yes, certain business visas especially under the Business Innovation stream require you to actively manage and operate a business in Australia. You’ll need to meet performance benchmarks related to turnover, assets, and job creation. Indeedvisa guides you through these obligations and supports your compliance to avoid risking visa cancellation or ineligibility for permanent residency.