Know the market before you enter it.
Is Germany or Europe the right market for you — and how do you enter it? A clear answer before you invest.
What you get and why it matters.
Most expansions fail on things that were knowable in advance: the wrong legal form, prices that don't work in the new market, or a sales channel that doesn't exist there. A market-entry study answers those questions before you spend money on a company, an office or a team.
We look at demand, competitors and pricing for your product, the legal form and setup costs, the permits you need and the channels that actually reach customers — and put it into one written plan you can take to your board, your bank or an investor.
- Market size, demand signals and the main competitors
- Price check: what customers in the target market pay
- Recommended legal form, setup costs and timeline
- Permits, registrations and residence requirements
- Sales channels: distributors, direct sales, marketplaces
- Go-to-market plan for the first 12 months
Step by step.
- 1Kick-off callYour product, your goals, your budget — 60 minutes.
- 2ResearchDesk research plus conversations with contacts in our network.
- 3Written studyDelivered within 3–4 weeks.
- 4PresentationWe walk you through the findings and the next steps.
Tell us about your plan.
We reply within one business day and book a free 30-minute call. After the call you get a written, binding offer.
Frequently asked questions
01Which countries can you study?+
Germany, Switzerland and Austria in depth; for companies going the other way we also cover the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the USA and Singapore through our network.
02How long does it take?+
Usually three to four weeks from the kick-off call to the written study.
03Do you guarantee success in the market?+
No one honestly can. The study gives you the facts to decide — including a clear recommendation not to enter if the numbers don't work.
Anything beyond this scope is billed hourly — support & accompaniment €195/hour, consulting & expertise €250/hour. Plus 19% VAT, provided by West Consultings (Germany). Minimum one hour; travel time at the full rate.
Provided by West International Consulting LLC (USA). No VAT is added.