Perth · Western Australia
Web Design, Website Development & Apps for Perth Businesses
Kawach Technology is an India-based web and software development company, founded in 2018, that designs and builds websites, web apps, mobile apps and custom software for Perth and Western Australian businesses. We are only 2.5 hours behind Perth, so most of your business day overlaps with ours.
- Web design & website development
- App developers
- Custom software
- Only 2.5 hours behind Perth
Working with KawachTech from Perth, in short
- Who we are: an India-based team (est. 2018) building websites, apps and software for Perth businesses remotely. We have no Perth office.
- Time zone: Perth is only 2.5 hours ahead of India all year, the closest Australian capital to our working day.
- Hosting: production on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud regions in Sydney or Melbourne.
- Ownership: the website or software code transfers to you on full payment; NDA before detailed discussion.
Web Design and Development for Perth
"Web design Perth" and "website development Perth" are searched about 4,400 times a month, among the highest of any Australian capital, with fewer specialist agencies competing than in Sydney or Melbourne.
Perth's resources, engineering, construction and professional services businesses increasingly need web apps, portals and integrations, not just websites. And because Western Australia has no daylight saving, our team overlaps most of the Perth business day all year round.
Web, App and Software Development for Perth
What Perth and Western Australian businesses most often ask us to build.
Web Design Perth
Professional, accessible website design to WCAG 2.2 AA, built mobile-first and easy for your team to update.
Learn more →Website Development Perth
Custom websites, web apps and customer portals in React, Next.js, Laravel or WordPress, with fast load times.
Learn more →E-Commerce Websites
Online stores on Shopify or custom builds, integrated with Xero, payments and shipping.
Learn more →App Developers in Perth
iOS and Android apps for customers and field teams, built in Flutter or React Native.
Learn more →Custom Software
Internal systems, portals and integrations for resources, engineering and professional services firms.
Learn more →Dedicated Developers
Developers who work only on your product, overlapping most of the Perth business day.
Learn more →Planning an app or software project in Perth?
Get a free consultation in your business hours and a scoped estimate after discovery.
Time Difference Between India and Perth
Our team is in India (IST, UTC+5:30). We schedule calls, demos and urgent support in the overlap.
| City | Time zone | Difference from India | Overlap with our working day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | AWST (UTC+8) all year; Western Australia has no daylight saving | 2.5 hours ahead of India all year | Perth 11:30 am to 6:30 pm is 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in India: most of your business day. |
Australian Rules That Shape Your Software Project
What we plan for from the start. We're not lawyers or accountants, so your advisers confirm what applies to you.
Accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA)
The Australian Human Rights Commission points to WCAG 2.2 AA as the benchmark for accessible websites and apps under the Disability Discrimination Act. We design and test to WCAG 2.2 AA.
Privacy Act and APP 8
Under Australian Privacy Principle 8, an Australian business that discloses personal information to an overseas recipient, including a developer, generally stays accountable for how it is handled. We design so production personal data stays in Australia wherever possible.
GST on imported services
A GST-registered business buying software services from an overseas supplier for its business generally is not charged GST; the reverse charge can apply if you cannot claim full input tax credits. Your accountant confirms the treatment.
ASD Essential Eight
The Australian Signals Directorate's Essential Eight is the security baseline many organisations and government suppliers work to. We map our secure development practices to it; we are not IRAP-assessed.
How Much Does App or Software Development Cost in Perth?
| Cost driver | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web only, iOS and Android, or all three; cross-platform (Flutter, React Native) usually costs less than two native apps. |
| Integrations | Xero, MYOB, payroll, payments (Stripe, Tyro, Afterpay) and industry systems each add build and testing time. |
| User types | Marketplaces and service apps need customer, provider and admin experiences, not one. |
| Accessibility and design | Designing to WCAG 2.2 AA from the start costs far less than fixing it later. |
| Data and security | Australian hosting, audit logging and Privacy Act requirements shape the architecture. |
| Support after launch | 30 days of support is included; ongoing maintenance is a separate retainer. |
Local Agency vs In-House Team vs Offshore Team
An honest comparison for businesses in Perth. Compare total cost, not just hourly rates.
| Factor | In-house team | Local agency | India-based partner (KawachTech) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Highest: salaries, super, recruitment and office costs | High agency rates | Usually lower, with a senior, established team |
| Time to start | Months of recruiting | Weeks | Weeks; the team already works together |
| Time zone | Same | Same | 2.5 hours ahead of India all year; part of every day overlaps |
| Face-to-face | Yes | Yes | Video calls; no Australian office |
| Visibility | Full | Varies | Shared board, sprint demos, one point of contact |
| Code ownership | Yours | Check the contract | Transfers to you on full payment |
| R&D Tax Incentive | Usually eligible | Usually eligible | Overseas work usually ineligible without an Overseas Finding |
Australian Platforms We Integrate
Accounts and approvals stay with your organisation; we build and test the integration.
Accounting & payroll
Payments & commerce
Industry platforms
Hosting in Australia
How We Work With Perth Businesses
Discovery
Goals, users, integrations and data.
Architecture
Australian hosting, scope and roadmap.
UI/UX Design
Accessible design to WCAG 2.2 AA.
Development
Two-week sprints with a demo each sprint.
QA
Function, performance, security, accessibility.
Launch
Release to your cloud and the app stores.
Support
30 days included, then flexible maintenance.
Projects Relevant to Perth Businesses
These case studies are from clients in other markets, in sectors that matter in Australia: hospitality ordering, telehealth and PropTech.
Industry Software for Perth
Frequently Asked Questions: Perth
Straight answers for businesses in Perth evaluating an offshore development partner.
How much does a website cost in Perth?
It depends on the number of pages, design, features such as e-commerce or bookings, and integrations. A brochure site costs far less than a custom web app or online store. We give a fixed, scoped quote after a short discovery call.
What is the time difference between India and Perth?
Perth is only 2.5 hours ahead of India all year, because Western Australia does not use daylight saving. Our working day overlaps most of the Perth business day.
Do you do web design as well as development?
Yes. We design and build websites and web apps together, to WCAG 2.2 AA, so design and development stay consistent.
Can you build an app for our Perth business?
Yes. We build iOS and Android apps for customers and field teams in Flutter or React Native, and handle App Store and Google Play release.
Is an offshore web developer a good choice for a Perth business?
It can be: you get a lower cost and a team whose day overlaps most of yours. Check the same things as with any agency: portfolio, code ownership, accessibility, and who updates the site after launch.
Do you have an Australian office?
No. Our engineering team is in India and works with Australian businesses remotely, with calls in the overlap between your business hours and ours, a shared project board and one point of contact.
Who owns the code and IP if an Indian company builds my app?
You do. Under our standard terms, ownership of custom source code, designs and related work product transfers to you on full payment, and we sign an NDA before any detailed project discussion.
Do I pay GST when I hire an overseas software developer?
If you are GST-registered and buy the services for your business, an overseas supplier generally does not charge GST; the reverse charge can apply if you cannot claim full input tax credits. Check the treatment with your accountant or the ATO guidance on imported services.
Can I claim the R&D Tax Incentive if developers are overseas?
Usually not. Activities performed overseas are generally ineligible unless you obtain an Overseas Finding before claiming. If the R&D Tax Incentive is central to your plan, talk to an R&D tax adviser before choosing an offshore team.
Fixed price or time and materials: which is better?
Fixed price suits a clearly defined scope, time and materials suits projects that will evolve, and a dedicated team suits ongoing product work where developers work only on your roadmap. We help you choose after discovery.
What support do you provide after launch?
Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support for fixes. After that, maintenance, monitoring and new features continue on a retainer sized to your needs.
What projects has your team built for Australian clients?
Our published case studies are from clients in other markets, including restaurant ordering, telehealth and PropTech platforms relevant to Australian businesses. We walk you through relevant examples during discovery.
App and Software Development Across Australia
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