Australia's Business Innovation and Investment program (subclass 188 & 888) invites entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners to grow their enterprise in one of the world's most stable economies. Our MARA-registered agents guide you through every stage.
Our MARA-registered agents have guided hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors through the 188/888 pathway. Tell us about your business profile and we'll identify the best stream for you — with a clear action plan.
A MARA-registered agent will review your business profile and contact you within 2 business hours with your personalised pathway assessment.
Each subclass 188 stream has distinct financial thresholds, points requirements, and state nomination criteria. Understanding the differences is critical to a successful application.
The 188 → 888 pathway is a structured two-stage process. Here's exactly what to expect at each milestone.
We conduct a thorough analysis of your business history, assets, points score, and identify the optimal stream and target state for nomination. Many cases require pre-planning before lodgement.
We prepare and submit your Expression of Interest through SkillSelect, maximising your points score to attract state nomination invitations in priority rounds.
Each state has its own criteria, quotas, and invitation rounds. We identify the best state for your profile and manage the nomination application in full.
We prepare the complete 188 application including financial evidence, business documents, character, and health requirements. We manage all Department correspondence.
The 188 visa requires you to actively operate a business in Australia. We advise on compliance requirements and help document your activities for the 888 application.
Once business obligations are met, we compile and lodge your 888 permanent residency application — the final step in your journey to Australian PR.
Not sure which stream fits? Drop your details and we'll call you back within 2 hours.
Processing times vary significantly by stream and state. On average, expect 6–18 months from EOI submission to visa grant for 188A/B, though 188C (Significant Investor) can be faster. State nomination processing alone can take 2–6 months depending on the state's round schedule and quotas.
The 188 visa has an initial entry requirement, but you don't need to be in Australia full-time. However, you must establish and actively operate a qualifying business in Australia to meet the conditions for the 888 PR application. The business obligations typically require at least 12 months of trading in Australia.
Yes. Your partner and dependent children can be included as secondary applicants on both the 188 and 888 applications. They will be entitled to live, work, and study in Australia while the 188 is current, and obtain permanent residency on the 888 grant.
If your current financials fall short, we work on a pre-lodgement strategy — this may include restructuring business assets, identifying supplementary businesses that count toward the threshold, or exploring alternative streams (188B, 188C, 188E) that may better fit your profile. Early planning is key.
The Business Innovation and Investment pathway rewards serious entrepreneurs and investors. Our MARA-registered agents have the commercial acumen to present your business profile compellingly and navigate the complexity of 188/888 requirements.
Our agents can tell you in minutes whether your business meets the 188 financial thresholds and which stream gives you the best pathway to Australian PR.