About us

Your partner
in market expansion

Who we are

At Consentrade International, we specialize in helping foreign businesses successfully enter and scale in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Our name reflects our core expertise:

  • Consulting Services – Providing expert guidance to navigate complex business landscapes.
  • Engineered to Market – Crafting tailored strategies that align with market demands.
  • Trading Expertise – Leveraging deep industry knowledge to facilitate seamless trade operations.
  • International Market Expansions – Assisting businesses in extending their reach across global markets.
Our expertise

With over 15 years of experience in American, Swiss and French industrial companies we have served a multiple of different challenging industries such as:

  • Technology & software solutions
  • Professional services & consulting
  • Healthcare & medical services
  • Clean energy & sustainability
  • Financial services & fintech

Our cross-sector expertise allows us to bridge the gap between international businesses and Australian and New Zealand opportunities, ensuring a smooth, profitable expansion process.

Services

Engineered for success

We provide end-to-end market entry solutions to support international businesses across all sectors.

Market entry consulting

  • Business incorporation & legal setup
  • Regulatory compliance & certification guidance
  • Tax & financial structuring
  • Market research & competitor analysis

Business development & sales expansion

  • Identifying key industry partners & distributors
  • Sales strategy & local business networking
  • Government incentives & workforce subsidy programs

Supply chain & trading solutions

  • Supplier & logistics partner connections
  • Industrial procurement & sourcing strategies
  • Import/export compliance & trade support
  • Production partnering and selection

Operational business setup

Expanding your business means more than just market strategy – it requires the right infrastructure. We support companies in setting up their offices, operational facilities, service centers, and local teams to ensure smooth operations from day one. Our expertise helps you navigate location selection, facility setup, compliance, and workforce recruitment, so your Australian or New Zealand subsidiary is built for long-term success.

Interim directorship & sales acceleration

Setting up an Australian or New Zealand subsidiary requires a local resident director or legal agent, which can be a challenge for foreign entities. Consentrade International offers interim director services, ensuring compliance and operational leadership while your company establishes a permanent local presence.

In addition, we provide interim sales management and business development support, helping you generate revenue from day one. Our local market expertise and cross-industry connections allow us to secure early customer engagement, partnerships, and strategic agreements, giving your business a strong foothold in Australia and New Zealand.

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Who we serve

specialised in strategic
and innovative companies

Expanding into a new market isn’t just about setting up a business, it’s about finding the right environment where your products, services, and expertise can thrive. We work with businesses across diverse sectors that are pursuing growth and innovation in Australia and New Zealand.

Imagine a software company looking to establish a foothold in the Asia-Pacific region. They need local presence to register licences, market understanding, strategic partnerships, and access to a skilled talent pool. With our expertise, we help navigate regulatory requirements, partnership development, and market positioning, ensuring a smooth and profitable transition into the Australian and New Zealand ecosystems.

Or picture a professional services firm aiming to tap into the region’s growing business sector. We assist in everything from entity setup to connecting with potential clients and industry partners, making sure their expertise reaches the right market segments.

Our expertise and experience spans sectors that demand strategic thinking, adaptability and innovation including:

  • Technology & software services
  • Professional & business services
  • Healthcare & wellness
  • Financial services & fintech
  • Clean energy & sustainability

By leveraging our cross-sector experience and extensive local networks, we eliminate the barriers to entry and help foreign companies establish themselves as key players in Australia’s and New Zealand’s dynamic economies.

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Why Australia and New Zealand?

Thriving
markets for
global expansion

Why do leading global companies choose Australia and New Zealand for expansion? It’s not just the stunning landscapes or high quality of life – these markets are powerhouses for innovation, business growth, and international trade.

    • Imagine expanding into countries where government-backed incentives and tax benefits help reduce your costs.
    • Where a highly skilled, English-speaking workforce that’s trained in world-class education systems drives your business forward.
    • Where strategic trade agreements and time zone advantages open doors to Asia-Pacific markets, making Australia and New Zealand the perfect springboard for regional expansion.

    For international businesses, Australia and New Zealand offer a unique combination of financial incentives, world-class infrastructure, and business-friendly environments:

    • Financial incentives – R&D tax credits, government grants, innovation funding, and sector-specific support programs.
    • Skilled workforce – A highly educated talent pool with strong expertise across technology, finance, professional services, and emerging industries.
    • Strategic location – The gateway to the fast-growing Asia-Pacific market, offering immense trade opportunities and favorable time zones.
    • Ease of business – Stable economies, strong IP protections, transparent regulatory frameworks, and policies designed to attract foreign investment.

    We don’t just help you set up in Australia and New Zealand, we strategically position your business for success in markets built for global enterprise.

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Testimonials

I have worked with great satisfaction with Peter on a project within Gevasol, where we digitized the results of quality control. What started as an open wish—to directly register analog measurement results digitally with specific batch numbers and expand memory capacity—was transformed by Peter into a complete, functional solution.

He developed, specified, and implemented a software and hardware combination suitable for all generations of instrumentation. Thanks to his approach, all quality control stations are now universally applicable, featuring a "Poka-Yoke" barcode structure. Moreover, not only are all measurement data stored in a central database, but the software itself is as well. This allows software updates to be deployed instantly to all instruments, regardless of their location worldwide.

Beyond his technical expertise and problem-solving skills, I especially appreciate his structured approach and ability to translate an abstract need into a concrete and effective system. I highly recommend Peter for complex technical projects where innovation and pragmatic implementation must go hand in hand.

~ Eli Hermon
Gevasol

During the "Green Transport Delta" project, I worked closely with Peter, who provided us with valuable advice to ensure the quality of newly developed battery packs on the demonstration production line at VDL Nedcar. Peter proved to be invaluable due to his technical expertise and his ability to quickly and effectively implement solutions within a project environment.

He not only advised on the right equipment but also ensured that these solutions were seamlessly integrated into the production processes, allowing us to maintain quality and consistency. Peter’s pragmatic approach and solution-oriented mindset enabled us to efficiently achieve the project goals.

Peter is a highly valuable advisor who applies his knowledge directly to create practical, workable solutions in complex project environments. I wholeheartedly recommend him for (technical) challenges in project consulting and process optimization.

~ Dion Peters
VDL Nedcar

I have had the pleasure of working with Peter Verkerk, whose consultancy was instrumental in making the quality control process at Neways Cable and Wire Solutions more efficient. Our collaboration arose due to increasing demand for higher production volumes, where the speed of quality control had become a bottleneck. The extremely stringent testing requirements specified by ASML, along with the associated methodology, posed a major challenge.
What set Peter apart was his ability to critically challenge this methodology. Through in-depth theoretical and practical substantiation, he convincingly demonstrated that an alternative testing method could ensure the same level of quality. This almost academically supported argument, combined with constructive discussions, was key to gaining approval for a more efficient testing procedure.

Thanks to Peter’s proposed approach, Neways Cable and Wire Solutions can now meet increased production demands without requiring major modifications to the production environment. Additionally, he provided the right instrumentation and new appendages to execute these tests effectively.

Without his expertise and well-founded approach, challenging these testing requirements would not have been successful. I highly recommend Peter for complex quality and process optimization challenges where theoretical validation and practical implementation must go hand in hand.

~ Nick Kerkhofs
Neways Cable and Wire solutions BV

I have had the opportunity to work with Peter, where he managed several complex projects that required tailor-made solutions each time. These projects were always ‘one-off’ and demanded a “first time right” approach, which Peter consistently executed with excellence.

What I particularly appreciate in our collaboration is Peter's ability to quickly and effectively find the right solutions for these unique challenges. He not only possesses the technical expertise but also the pragmatic insight to complete projects smoothly and with great attention to detail. Our collaboration was always highly constructive, fostering a true partnership that made delivering high-quality solutions to fully satisfy the customer remarkably easy.

I highly recommend Peter for any situation requiring complex, customized solutions and precision. His professional approach and excellent communication make him a valuable partner.

~ Merijn van Mourik
Owner, Millro B.V.

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Why do leading global companies choose Australia and New Zealand for expansion? It’s not just the stunning landscapes or high quality of life, these markets are powerhouses for innovation, business growth, and international opportunity.