Subclass 188: Business Innovation & Investment (Provisional) Visas

Invest or own a business in Australia

Business and investor visas (best known as the Subclass 188 visas) are one of the most sought after Residency and Citizenship by Investment programs in the world for businessmen and investors who are looking at making Australia their corporate base.

The Business and investment Program (BIIP) Subclass 188 consists of 4 different streams:

  • For current business owners/entrepreneurs with a successful business background who want to own a new/ existing business in Australia. Read more…

  • Make a complying investment of AUD$2.5 million in an Australian state or territory. Read more…

  • Invest at least AUD$5million into complying significant investments in Australia. Read more…

  • For entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and financial ability to start a business approved by both state and service providers. Read more…

Why Australia?

Because it is one of the safest and resilient economies in the world backed by a stable and well-regulated financial and banking system. Find out how you can diversify your business or investment portfolio in Australia with many great business opportunities ranging from Agriculture, Education, Financial Technology, IT, Food Productions, Transport, Tourism, Mining and Energy, Building & Construction.
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Australia has great prospects for business growth, powered by:

▶ Natural resources and abundant land;
▶ Skilled & well-educated workforce;
▶ Strategic global trade partners and strong
ties with many nations;
▶ Strategic geographical location with access
to Asia- Pacific
markets and time zones;
▶ Strong focus on innovation and technology
growth

All subclass 188 visas are provisional visas: temporary visas which leads to an entitled pathway to permanent residence under the subclass 888 visa.

  • Stay in Australia up to 5 years

  • Enjoy unlimited travel to and from Australia;

  • Carry out your business and investment activities in Australia;

  • Bring eligible members of your family with you to stay here;

  • Apply for a permanent residence visa (subclass 888) after 3 years, upon meeting your 188 visa conditions.

  • A) Business Innovation Stream

    For people with business skills who
    currently own and
    manage a successful Australian business.
    This is the 2nd phase of subclass 188, gaining access to permanent residence.

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  • B) Investor Stream

    For accomplished investors or business owners who have held complying significant investment in Australia of at least AUD$2.5.

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  • C) Significant Investor Stream (SIV)

    For those who can make an investment of at least AUD$5 million in complying Australian investments and maintain the investment activity in Australia.

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  • D) Entrepreneur Stream

    Australia welcomes entrepreneurs to develop their ideas and concepts into successful businesses. If you have a good business plan that can create jobs or commercialise Australian goods/services, get state/territory endorsement and make it happen!

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