Unmarried Partner - Proof of Income Help Needed

[ashleighmegan]

Hi everyone,

I am really in need of some help. I have read everything, spoken to UKBA, and everything just refers me back to the guidelines, however, I am still unsure how these apply to my specific situation. Please, any help from credible sources or experience (please don't guess if you're unsure) will be very much appreciated.

(Brief recap - I have been with my partner and lived in the UK for 7 years on a student visa then work visa and unfortunately my visa expired with only 5 mos left until indefinite leave when I accepted a new job and the new company messed up their sponsorship app and I ran out of time. Since I was between jobs, I could no longer meet income requirements and partner had started a company the year before and hadn't filed their first return yet so we couldn't switch right then and there to a partner. That was Oct 2017 so clearly want to get back to him)

WHAT I NEED _ I am looking for help to ensure we supply all the right information/ documents in terms of proving income, but also to know when we are eligible to apply.

OUR SITUATION _ My partner and his friend started a limited company in November 2016. He is a Director and employee of his company, taking a salary since December 2017. (This salary meets the £18,600 per annum before taxes requirement/ £1550 before takes per month)

He has filed their CT600 for the account period starting on 1 December 2016 and ending on 30 November 2017. They have never taken dividends.

Obviously all monthly salary earnings started after the period shown in the CT600, therefore while we can provide personal bank statements for the period of 1 Dec 2016 - 30 November 2017, there won't be any record of salary being paid into the account as that began in December 2017.

My question is what documents do we need to provide which will also clarify at what point can we apply. -
- Can we apply now with the CT600 (period 1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2017) plus 6 months payslips and personal bank statements (available from Dec 2017 - August 2018)? If NO, is this because a) this doesn't cover the same time period, b) we need 12 months of payslips/deposited salary, c) both a & b?

- Do we need to wait until we can provide 12 months of payslips and personal bank statements showing deposited salary (December 2017 - December 2018) in addition to the CT600 (Period 1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2017)? If no, is this because the payslips and statements do not cover the same time period?

Do we need to wait until he can file a new/ next years CT600 AND show 12 months of payslips that reflect the same time period? If yes, is there any way to apply now and supply other documents instead?

Is a self assessment needed in this situation? If we only had the CT600 (1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2017) plus 6 months payslips or 12, which did not cover the same time period as the CT600 - would having a self assessment or any other documentation from company showing he will earn a further 6-12 months salary/statements allow us to apply now?

PLEASE HELP> =)

There is no issue providing the below listed documentation as detailed in the appendix -

i) Company Tax Return CT600 (a copy or print-out) for the last full financial year and evidence this has been filed with HMRC, such as electronic or written acknowledgment from HMRC.
(ii) Evidence of registration with the Registrar of Companies at Companies House.
(iii) If the company is required to produce annual audited accounts, such accounts for the last full financial year.
(iv) If the company is not required to produce annual audited accounts, unaudited accounts for the last full financial year and an accountant’s certificate of confirmation, from an accountant who is a member of a UK Recognized Supervisory Body (as defined in the Companies Act 2006) or who is a member of the Institute of Financial Accountants.
(v) Corporate/business bank statements covering the same 12-month period as the Company Tax Return CT600.
(vi) A current Appointment Report from Companies House.
(vii) One of the following documents must also be provided: (if possible we can provide more than one to be sure we are covered)
(1) A certificate of VAT registration and the VAT return for the last full financial year (a copy or print-out) confirming the VAT registration number, if turnover is in excess of £79,000 or was in excess of the threshold which applied during the last full financial year.
(2) Proof of ownership or lease of business premises.
(3) Original proof of registration with HMRC as an employer for the purposes of PAYE and National Insurance, proof of PAYE reference number and Accounts Office reference number. This evidence may be in the form of a certified copy of the documentation issued by HMRC.