Launching Your SaaS Product in a New Country: A Localisation Checklist

Software can be sold anywhere, but buyers in each country still expect to feel that the product is made for them. Localisation is not only translation: it covers pricing, payments, legal terms, support and the channels you use to reach people.

Localised website and landing pages

Translate key pages properly, adapt examples and screenshots, and create market-specific landing pages for your main use cases. Use the correct language and country settings so search engines show the right version.

Pricing and payments

Show prices in local currency, consider local purchasing power and offer the payment methods buyers expect, including invoices for business customers.

Legal and data requirements

Review privacy, data storage and invoicing rules in each country. Some customers will ask where their data is stored before they buy.

Support and onboarding

Help articles, onboarding emails and support in the local language and time zone reduce churn in the first weeks.

Local channels and partners

Search and LinkedIn work in many markets, but local review sites, communities and resellers can speed up adoption.

Measure by market

Track trials, activation and revenue separately for each country, so you can see where to invest more.

What changes in each market

India

Price sensitivity is high; local pricing, UPI and card payments, and GST-compliant invoices help.

United Arab Emirates

Arabic support and invoices that meet VAT requirements build trust with businesses.

United Kingdom

Buyers expect UK GDPR compliance, clear contracts and VAT-inclusive pricing for small businesses.

Hong Kong

English is widely used in business, but Traditional Chinese materials help reach smaller companies.

Mainland China

A local entity, ICP licence and hosting in China are usually needed; Google services are not available.

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