What services do you offer?
Think London offers overseas businesses fast-track access to impartial information, expertise, contacts and networks to help them set up, succeed and grow in London. We help overseas companies set up new offices or grow existing operations. Whether you are a multi-national corporation or a business start-up, we tailor our approach to meets your needs. Find out more.
We can also help you and your staff settle into London life.
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Do I have to pay?
No. Think London’s services are comprehensive, confidential and funded — which means you don’t pay a penny.

Why are you free?
We receive funding from local government who recognise the importance of overseas business to London. We are a free service to ensure all overseas companies looking to access the business opportunities in London are able to do so quickly, efficiently and cost effectively.

Can I contact you direct?
Yes. Our global network of experts is on hand to help you set up or grow your business in London. Find out more about contacting your nearest office.

Can you assist me with my business case for setting up in London?
Yes. Our detailed, sector-specific intelligence will help you create an accurate and compelling proposal. Our services span up-to-date information and data on opportunities, markets, customers, suppliers, labour and recruitment, infrastructure, property, legislation, tax and more. Find out more.

How can you help me find the best place in London to locate my business?
We have a proven track record in helping companies locate their London operations and find the best places to live. We work with London’s five regional agencies to provide you with the detailed and specific regional information you need to locate to London. Find out how our experts can help you.
Explore key facts about your target London area.
Use Think London 360 — our location decision making tool — to analyse customer catchment areas, infrastructure, staffing, demographic and community information, competitors and suppliers. Find out more.

Can you help me set up business in London?
Yes. We offer services that span five key areas: building your business case, finding the right people, location and property, networking and London life. Find out more.

Can you help me expand my current London operation?
Yes. Think London has a proven track record in helping overseas companies expand in London. Our key services for expansion in London cover: planning your expansion, finding the right people, location and property and networking. Find out more.

Can you help me identify opportunities for my business?
Yes. We have developed an interactive service to help you do this. Search for information about your sector in London and the Think London Business Intelligence Dashboard will identify business-critical facts, up-to-date information on the economy, population and future prospects. Find out more.

Can you help me exploit opportunities connected with the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games?
Yes. The 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games represents an $80 billion opportunity and Think London can help you access it. Use our interactive Think London Business Intelligence Dashboard to pinpoint potential business for your company. Find out more.

What do you know about my sector?
Our experts and analysts have an in-depth knowledge of all key London sectors including creative services, energy, environment, financial services, healthcare, ICT, leisure and entertainment, life sciences, manufacturing, production industries, retail, and professional services. We also work with specialist organisations in London’s sectors who we can introduce you to. Find out more.

Do you have expertise in specific business functions such as logistics, R&D or marketing?
Yes. We understand London’s strengths and can connect your business to the right location and premises for your needs. We offer intelligence, guidance and contacts in a range of functions, including: contact centres, headquarters, logistics, research and development, sales and marketing and shared services. Find out more.

Can you help with lifestyle issues such as places to live, visas and schools?
Yes. Think London can help you settle into London life. Our community reports track which areas are popular with communities from around the world. Find out more.
We also advise on many aspects of life in London — guiding our clients on issues ranging from accommodation and transport to the best schools for their children. Find out more.

Do you have recommended suppliers and partners?
Yes. Think London’s partner database, Access London, contains recommended companies who we work with to help overseas organisations set up or expand in London. Find out more.

What other contacts do you have?
Think London’s private and public sector partners deliver unrivalled business intelligence, contacts and opportunity.  Find out more.
You can also use our networking events to keep up to date with latest business developments, share best practice or generate new business.  Find out more.

Can you provide general information on London areas?
Yes. We publish key business facts about east, west, north, south and central London. Find out more.
We also produce community reports, providing information on areas that are popular with communities from across the globe. Find out more.
We work closely with London’s five regional agencies and can provide you with specific information about the area you are interested in.

I have a business challenge that I can’t solve. Any ideas?
We run a question and answer noticeboard — designed to solve business challenges and share useful information among Think London clients. You can use it to post questions and answers concerning any aspect of business and social life in London. The Q&A noticeboard contains contributions from Think London clients, advisors, partners and suppliers. Find out more.
Alternatively, contact us. If we can’t help with your specific challenge, we will certainly know someone who can.