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Global Capability Centers

With deep experience in managing complex legal and regulatory challenges, we support multinational organizations with end-to-end advisory for their India GCC, covering strategy, setup, and operational rollout.

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

Comprehensive Advisory for GCCs
  • 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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