How We Work & Pricing
How we work — and what it costs.
We price on access, complexity and business impact — not discounted hours. Start with a fixed-fee first step, move to a project fee for defined work, and settle into a monthly retainer for ongoing coordination. All prices are quoted in GBP and USD; ranges below are indicative and confirmed in your proposal.
How we work
One ladder. One named senior throughout.
Step 1 — Clarity
A short, fixed-fee scoping and diagnostic that produces a defensible go/no-go and a costed plan. The cheapest possible first decision.
Step 2 — Build
Structure, registrations, partner identification, first hires, supplier onboarding and first revenue. Retainer-based, typically 6–12 months.
Step 3 — Represent & scale
Ongoing representation and value capture — M&A and JV coordination, scaling, government contracting — on retainer plus, where relevant, success fees.
India
India — indicative fees
| Service | GBP | USD |
|---|---|---|
| India Expansion Partner (per month) | £4,000 – £10,000 | $5,000 – $12,500 |
| India Liaison & Setup Desk | £3,500 – £8,500 | $4,400 – $10,600 |
| India Market Entry Blueprint · where most clients start | £2,500 – £5,000 | $3,150 – $6,250 |
| India Entry Readiness Assessment · fixed-fee written go/no-go | £1,500 fixed | $1,875 fixed |
| India Entry Clarity Call | £300 – £600 | $375 – $750 |
United Kingdom
UK — indicative fees
| Package | GBP | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Expansion Desk (per month) | £10,000 – £20,000+ | $12,500 – $25,000+ |
| UK Representative (per month) | £5,000 – £10,000 | $6,300 – $12,500 |
| Market Entry Support · where most clients start (per month) | £2,500 – £5,000 | $3,150 – $6,300 |
| Advisory Lite (per month) | £1,000 – £2,500 | $1,250 – $3,150 |
| UK Entry Readiness Assessment · fixed-fee written go/no-go | £1,500 fixed | $1,875 fixed |
| Discovery / scoping call (one-off) | £300 – £600 | $375 – $750 |
Add-ons
Add-ons
| Item | GBP | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Senior advisory (hourly) | £250 – £550 | $315 – $690 |
| On-site representation / meeting (per day) | £600 – £1,500 | $750 – $1,900 |
| Full expansion project oversight (fixed) | £10,000 – £30,000+ | $12,500 – $37,500+ |
Note: All fees are indicative ranges, confirmed in your proposal; final fees depend on scope and the work involved. USD figures use a £1 ≈ $1.25 reference rate. We take no introduction fees from the specialists we coordinate. Each Readiness Assessment is a written report customised to your specific business requirement.
Three ways to get boots on the ground
Every firm entering the corridor weighs the same three options. Here is the honest comparison.
Full commitment from day one — typically £120k+ fully loaded, months to recruit, and hard to unwind if the market answer is “not yet”. Right once the entry has proven itself.
Excellent for the regulated advice itself — but coordination across your lawyers, accountants and providers still sits with you, in another time zone.
One senior, conflict-free partner holding every workstream together on the ground, from £1,000 / $1,250 a month — scaling up or down as the entry develops. Regulated work stays with qualified specialists.
Fees shown are indicative guidance only. Each engagement is customised to your requirements, and final fees are confirmed in your written proposal — Vrkan Ventures reserves the right to determine the price for each project. See our Legal Disclaimer.
Are we the right fit?
We do our best work for a specific kind of client — and we would rather tell you early.
We’re a strong fit if…
- You are a decision-maker committing real budget to India or the UK in the next 12 months.
- You want senior, conflict-free coordination — not another vendor to manage.
- You value one accountable partner over running five advisers yourself.
We’re probably not, if…
- You only need regulated legal, tax or audit sign-off — we’ll refer you to qualified professionals.
- You’re researching casually, with no mandate or timeline.
- You’re looking for the cheapest incorporation package on the market.
We take on a limited number of mandates at a time, so every engagement stays senior-led.
Start with the optimal, best first decision.
Book a 30-minute discovery call with a senior adviser. We’ll tell you honestly whether, how and when to proceed.