How to set up an office abroad

Posted on February 8, 2010 at 8:24 am by Bruce

Whether you are a small start-up or a larger, well-established company, there may come a time when you want to set up an office abroad. This might be to gain a local footing in order to gain business in another country or perhaps just to impress those in the UK, but the thought can be quite daunting for anyone, especially the first time.

Once you have decided upon the country and perhaps the city, then it makes sense to begin by researching the different areas. As with anywhere, location is important so you should want the best location possible for your budget. Generally, you want a location or address that is impressive.

Wherever you choose, chances are there is plenty of office space available however any business should be careful not to tie themselves into long term contracts and leases when they are still new to an area.

Serviced offices nowadays are almost everywhere and if you use a quality serviced office provider that works nationally in the UK, chances are they will have serviced offices in other countries too – probably in the major cities that you need. By using a serviced provider that you are familiar with in the UK, you can be certain that their standards are similar elsewhere. If you just want a prestigious address without the cost, then the same principles apply for virtual offices too.

Using serviced offices mean you get a simple, all inclusive monthly payment and do not have to commit for longer than you want to.