449 employers in Essex hold a licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. Which industries they are in, who joined or left the register, and who is advertising jobs now.
From the Home Office register, read twice a day. Profile built 3 Nov 2026.
In the last 30 days, 1 employers in Essex joined the register and 4 left it. 4 of the 397 sponsors with a Companies House record were incorporated in the last 2 years.
The main Companies House industry code of each licensed sponsor in Essex, compared with the whole register.
| Industry | Sponsors | Share in Essex | Share UK-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed restaurants (SIC 56101)1.5× the UK share | 27 | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating |
| 19 |
| 4.2% |
| 3.7% |
| Unlicensed restaurants and cafes (SIC 56102)2.3× the UK share | 19 | 4.2% | 1.9% |
| Take-away food shops and mobile food stands (SIC 56103)1.9× the UK share | 18 | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Other business support service activities n.e.c. (SIC 82990) | 17 | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)4.0× the UK share | 10 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Other activities of employment placement agencies (SIC 78109)3.0× the UK share | 8 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Dispensing chemist in specialised stores (SIC 47730)2.1× the UK share | 7 | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)2.7× the UK share | 7 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Buying and selling of own real estate (SIC 68100)3.3× the UK share | 7 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
Shares are of all licensed sponsors, including those with no industry code on record.
We found no live job adverts in Essex from employers on the register today. Adverts are checked every 4 hours.
The register does not say why a sponsor left: a licence can be revoked, surrendered or expire. Renamed companies are not counted as leaving.
| Month | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2 | 5 |
| September 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| July 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 5 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 2 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 4 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 3 | 5 |
The current month is still filling. Our copy of the register starts in December 2025.
A sponsor can hold several routes, so these add up to more than the number of sponsors.
From the Home Office register of licensed sponsors, Companies House and job adverts. A sponsor is listed under the town the register gives for it. Being on the register does not mean an employer is hiring or will sponsor a particular role. This page is information, not immigration advice.
The jobs with the most sponsored workers in Essex in 2025, from Home Office figures. Each job report shows who sponsors it, pay and visas granted.
Employers in Essex that sponsored at least one worker for the job in 2025.
449 employers based in Essex hold a sponsor licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors.
Since December 2025, 28 sponsors in Essex joined the register and 29 left it. In the last 30 days, 1 joined and 4 left.
Licensed restaurants (SIC 56101): 27 sponsors, 6.0% of licensed sponsors in Essex, compared with 4.0% across the UK.
We found no live job adverts in Essex from employers on the register today. A licence means an employer can sponsor; it does not mean it is hiring.
None at the moment. No licensed sponsor in Essex has a B rating.