ICTlaunch has vast experience of building successful UK subsidiaries of European ICT businesses within many industry sectors. We work closely with the your European headquarters reporting on progress and implementing your UK sales and marketing strategy. Sales and business performance progress are continually monitored for effectiveness against goals. See the Sourcing UK Staff section for more information.

Prices start from a low monthly fee and we are able to keep your costs down by sharing office and other facilities. We don’t charge for recruitment of your future sales staff (Country or Sales Manager designate) and we make savings by through our shared risk/reward model. For more information on pricing please email for more details.

Your information, business affairs, intellectual property, data, software and any other private information are treated in the strictest confidence. Only that information required to fulfill the agreed duties is accessed to ensure the performance of the duties in accordance with a contracted Business Consultancy Agreement.

We usually represent your organization primarily in a sales and marketing capacity and reflect your quality of service ethos in all areas. Implementation services, support and technical consultancy remain your responsibility. This can be accommodated by remote web methods, or initially flying in technical staff when needed. These services can also be provided directly from the UK in the instance where we are developing a value added partner network capable of providing such services. 

8. How can we be assured that our quality of service will be maintained? 

9. What about protecting our confidential information?

16. How much do your services cost?

4. How is ICTlaunch qualified to succeed?

ICTlaunch offers the ability to test your product in the UK before you make a substantial financially commitment, in fact your ICTlaunch assisted start up, when successful will help fund your future growth. We are experienced in helping European software companies succeed through high value selling at senior executive level. Key to our success is our experience and understanding of the UK technology markets, your value proposition and our ability to articulate this to the UK target market.

2. My product is unique, how can I be sure it will succeed in the UK market?

In summary, ICTlaunch enables a low cost UK start-up and predictability in terms of revenue and expenditure. ICTlaunch focuses on the generation of early sales revenue so that positive cash flow can be reinvested in business growth rather than sunk into buildings or other overheads, this is particularly important in the early months of business launch. Only ICTlaunch gives you the ability to fully test whether your product will sell in the UK prior to investing in full time offices and staff. Typically, successful businesses go on after 6 to 12 months to invest in their own permanent UK offices once the business is resulting is sales. By then the business has been proven to be successful and your future staff have proven their value.

Clearly ICTlaunch has developed a network of potential contacts within the UK market that have already benefited from investing in the products represented by ICTlaunch. Subject to there being no conflict of interest it is possible to make fast introductions to new product innovations to an already receptive audience, thereby potentially accelerating new sales income streams for new clients.

11. Are there other benefits in working with ICTLaunch?

10. What is the main benefit in working with ICTLaunch?

We can provide details of how to organize confidential business banking through the UK’s High street banks so that you are able to access your bank account and securely manage your funds using online methods from your home HQ base.

13. How will I manage the income generated?

From the UK perspective customers will be buying from your UK based company, probably either a subsidiary or a separate UK Limited company. UK business is more interested in quality and innovation than original country of origin.

14. Will UK customers buy products and services from a company in my country?

Yes, If you’ve spent time in the UK, you will already know how much it can cost to live, let alone start up a new business venture. ICTlaunch effectively eliminates UK business start up risk for European software companies and allows you to fully test your product in the UK prior to investing in buildings, employing staff, etc. ICTlaunch provides everything needed to create and manage your UK business without the usual up front costs. Our business model uses virtual and physical sales offices and is based on shared business risk.  

1. I’ve been tasked with setting up a UK operation can I use your services?

We are unable to answer all questions on this website so please email us and we will respond without delay. Discussion and agreement are a key ingredient to the successful launch of your UK business and there are always questions that will be specific to your organization. So please don’t hesitate to call us and you will be put straight through to someone able to discuss your specific needs. Also check out our services for more information.

17. Have a question which is not in this FAQ?

The company name can remain the same as in your home country HQ name, or a separate UK Limited company can be formed with the same or new name.

12. What should my company be called?

Every service arrangement is different, but usually we require ideally a single point of contact that we can liaise with on a day to day basis to report and discuss sales and related matters to move your business forward. In addition we often liaise with support, marketing, finance, product development etc. The key is to implement working practices that do just that, work.

We can broadly advise on some of the impacts of different legal formats based on experience, from basic subcontracting, to ICTlaunch acting as a distributor, to organizing a UK Limited Company. A UK Limited company can be set up for about 100 GBP with two directors. However, we are not a professional legal or financial advising organization so professional advise is also recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

ICTlaunch ensures that your UK organisation is perceived by prospective customers as a fully operational UK business. We share in the business risk and reward,  therefore ICTlaunch will do our utmost to ensure the success of the business. Every engagement is based on prior dialogue and agreement to ensure that the facilities are in place to ensure a successful business venture. A flexible results driven approach ensures that changes to strategy and practical business tactics can be accommodated.

15. How can I be sure the UK business will be successful?

5. What legal format should our UK operation take?

6. How does it work on a day to day basis?

We never forget that are services are an extension of your organization and we always work in your best interests. You are free to expand in the best way for your needs. Ultimately you can sever the relationship with ICTlaunch when you are satisfied the business is a success and are ready to expand and invest in permanent staff and offices. Usually going on to employ the staff we have contracted on your behalf now that they are fully effective, trained and tested for suitability.

7. How can I manage the growth of the UK operation?

3. How can ICTlaunch help my company start business in the UK?

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