Apex IT Solutions builds custom software, web and mobile applications, and DevOps infrastructure for UK-based businesses — delivered remotely from our Rawalpindi, Pakistan engineering hub. For UK companies weighing costly onshore agencies against the usual offshore trade-offs, we are the alternative: senior engineering without onshore overhead. And unlike most offshore options, Pakistan is only 4–5 hours ahead of the UK — your team and ours share most of the working day.
What we build for UK companies
- Custom software and SaaS platforms — B2B products, internal tools, and customer portals on modern stacks (Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL)
- Web applications and company sites — from marketing sites to complex web apps
- Mobile apps — iOS, Android, Flutter, and React Native
- DevOps and cloud engineering — CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and managed cloud on AWS, Azure, and GCP
- 3D modeling and animation — product visualization and marketing animation
Why UK companies work with a Pakistan-based team
A time zone that actually works. Pakistan is 4–5 hours ahead of the UK: your 9 am is our early afternoon, and we're at our desks until your mid-afternoon. Standups, demos, and pairing all happen live inside your day — no waiting overnight for answers, which is the silent cost of most offshore arrangements further east or west.
Cost without the usual offshore trade-offs. Senior Pakistan-based engineering generally costs significantly less than comparable UK onshore teams. We've written honestly about how we compare with the alternatives UK buyers usually consider: Apex vs hiring in India and Apex vs Upwork freelancers.
Communication that survives the distance. Every engagement gets a named lead engineer, weekly demos, and written status updates. English is our working language — specs, code review, and standups all happen in it.
Paperwork that protects you. Mutual NDA before any technical discussion, Singapore arbitration as the default jurisdiction for foreign clients, full IP assignment, and GBP or USD invoicing through Wise or Stripe. Details on our trust and security page.
How an engagement runs
- Discovery: a scoping conversation and written proposal — free, no commitment
- Fixed-scope project: agreed deliverables and timeline, 50/50 payment terms
- Time & materials or retainer: for evolving scope and ongoing product work, Net-30 monthly invoicing
- Dedicated team: named engineers working as an extension of yours
Engagement models are described on our pricing page; recent delivery work is on the case studies page.
Industries we serve for UK clients
- SaaS — product engineering for B2B subscription software
- E-commerce — custom storefronts and headless commerce
- Fintech — payment integrations and compliance-aware builds
- Healthcare — patient portals and clinic systems
- Logistics — tracking, fleet, and operations platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office in the UK?
No. Our headquarters and entire engineering team are in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and we are transparent about that. Work for UK clients is delivered remotely with weekly demos, written status updates, and milestone check-ins scheduled inside UK business hours.
How do you handle the time difference with the UK?
Pakistan is only 4-5 hours ahead of the UK, so we share most of your working day: your 9 am is our early afternoon, and our team is at their desks until your mid-afternoon. Calls, demos, and pairing sessions happen live inside UK hours — this is one of the easiest time zones we serve.
Can we sign a contract that is enforceable outside Pakistan?
Yes. We sign mutual NDAs before any technical discussion, and our default service agreement for foreign clients uses Singapore arbitration as the dispute jurisdiction. Work product and IP are assigned to you as set out in the agreement.
How do payments work from the UK?
GBP or USD invoicing via Wise or Stripe. Fixed-bid projects are typically 50% at kickoff and 50% at delivery; retainers and dedicated-team engagements run on Net-30 monthly invoices.
How do your rates compare with UK development agencies?
We don't publish a fixed price list because every engagement is scoped individually, but senior Pakistan-based engineering generally costs significantly less than comparable UK onshore teams. See our pricing page for how fixed-scope, time-and-materials, and retainer engagements are structured, then request a quote for real numbers against your scope.
Ready to talk? Get a free consultation with an Apex IT Solutions engineer, or request a project quote.