Form 1217 · Business and investment
Business Skills Profile: Business Owner (Residence)
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Purpose
This form is a supplementary profile that documents a visa applicant's business ownership history and financial standing in support of a Business Skills (permanent) visa application in the Business Owner (Residence) category. It supplements the main application form (47BU) with a detailed account of the applicant's business career.
Who lodges it
The main applicant for the Business Skills (permanent) visa.
When it is used
It is used when applying for a permanent Business Owner (Residence) visa, including where a state or territory government has provided sponsorship, and is submitted alongside the primary application and any required state sponsorship form.
Official form
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