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India GCC Advisory: Strategy to Steady-State Operations

India has emerged as a preferred destination for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), offering mature talent markets, scalable operations, and a strong innovation ecosystem. We help multinational organizations establish and run India GCCs with an integrated, risk-managed approach, aligning the operating model, entity structure, contracting framework, and ongoing compliance with both local and cross-border requirements. Our team combines regulatory depth with commercial pragmatism to anticipate issues, resolve them efficiently, and protect stakeholder interests. The result is a GCC designed to operate smoothly, support business growth, and remain resilient as regulations and business priorities evolve.

Comprehensive Advisory for GCCs

Arbitration-Support

Setting up GCCs in India

  • Model (BOT, DIY, and hybrid) and entity (PLC, LLP, BO, and LO)

structure selection

  • Legal incorporation of entities
  • Compliance with labour/employment laws
  • Tax structuring
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Navigating the regulatory framework

Investment in GCC in India

  • Evaluating the most viable investment routes
  • Ensuring compliance with India’s foreign exchange regulations, including FEMA, RBI guidelines, and others

Operational requirements

  • Identifying the most advantageous location and Indian State, based on factors including tax benefits, infrastructure support, labour availability, and sector-specific incentives
  • Ongoing compliance and operational legal requirements
  • Maintaining required legal documentation

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