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GCC setup in India: location, model and structure

We plan the legal side of your global capability centre (GCC) with you: the state and city against each state’s incentives, the operating model and the structure of the Indian company that employs your team.

The state, the model and the structure, in one written plan.

  • A written reply within 12 hours
  • State incentives compared
  • Captive or build-operate-transfer
  • No handoffs between providers
  • The state and city weighed against each state’s GCC incentives
  • Captive, build-operate-transfer or GCC as a service, compared for your team
  • A written plan your board can act on

We reply by email within 12 hours.

2004the year we began practice
3offices: Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru
One firmlawyers, company secretaries and chartered accountants

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    Trusted by global groups and Indian leaders

    • Otis
    • Motul
    • Petronas India
    • Air Charter International
    • Gulf Oil
    • Hinduja
    • JSW Steel
    • HDFC Securities
    • Canara Bank
    • Rustomjee

    What the plan covers for your GCC

    QuestionWhat you get
    Location and incentives
    • The state and city, compared on each state’s GCC policy
    • The incentives your centre can claim, and the conditions attached
    The Indian company
    • The structure: a wholly owned subsidiary in most cases
    • Your sector checked against India’s foreign investment rules
    • A resident director from our team until your own director is in India
    The office and your team
    • The state labour rules that apply to your office and your team
    • The employment contracts and workplace policies a new team needs
    Money between India and your parent
    • How your centre bills your parent, and the tax questions to settle early
    • The intercompany agreement, with transfer pricing through a partner firm of over 20 years

    Hiring, the financial audit and financial due diligence are done by partner firms we work with.

    Captive, build-operate-transfer or GCC as a service

    Where we come in

    Whichever model you choose, an Indian company employs the team. We plan the legal side of a captive centre with you, and advise on the transfer when a build-operate-transfer centre passes to you.

    State rules and incentives

    Checked against each state’s published policy on 14 October 2026.

    Karnataka (Bengaluru)

    Rent, provident fund and recruitment incentives under the GCC Policy 2024 to 2029 apply only outside Bengaluru Urban district.

    Maharashtra (Pune and Mumbai)

    The GCC Policy 2025 pays by size tier, including a capital subsidy of up to 20% on plant and machinery.

    Telangana (Hyderabad)

    No GCC policy was in force as of October 2026; officials said in September that one is being drafted.

    Tamil Nadu (Chennai)

    Until 31 March 2027, new GCCs of Forbes Global 2000 or Fortune 1000 companies that employ 200 people directly can claim 30%, 20% and 10% of basic pay over three years for staff from the state on Rs 100,000 a month or more. We check whether your centre qualifies.

    Haryana (Gurugram)

    The GCC Policy 2026 repays 50% to 75% of capital costs and 50% to 65% of operating costs, the higher rates in Gurugram’s transit-oriented zones and other districts.

    We compare these with you for the states and cities you shortlist.

    Every enquiry gets a written reply within 12 hours.

    Then your questions answered and your plan in writing: the state, the incentives, the model and the fee. These are the steps.

    Fees and timeline

    By team size and locationOur fee for the plan, in writing after your enquiry
    Within 12 hoursOur written reply to your enquiry

    Legal work for global companies in India

    Legal and litigation support

    For listed and multinational corporations

    Scope
    Litigation management, recovery of outstanding dues and legal due diligence support.
    Notable
    Long-standing legal partnerships with listed and multinational corporations across India.

    One firm for your India entry questions

    Legal, tax and company law answers from one team.

    1. 01Structure
    2. 02Investment route
    3. 03Resident director
    4. 04GCC planning
    5. 05Tax questions
    6. 06Hiring model
    7. 07Contracts

    The senior team you work with

    Jatin PopatFounder and Managing DirectorCompany secretary and lawyer; formerly compliance head at a listed multinational.
    P. ShivakumarHead of OperationsCompany secretary, over a decade in company law.
    Aditya AgrawalFounder’s OfficeChartered accountant, formerly in Deutsche Bank’s private and corporate banking.
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    Questions about setting up a GCC

    How much does it cost to set up a GCC in India?

    Most of the cost is people and office space. Our fee for the plan depends on your team size and location, and we send it in writing after your enquiry.

    Can a GCC be set up outside the big cities?

    Yes, and several states pay more for it. Karnataka’s rent, provident fund and recruitment incentives apply only outside Bengaluru Urban district, and Haryana repays 75% of eligible capital costs in districts other than Gurugram.

    Captive or build-operate-transfer: which suits us?

    A captive centre is yours from the first day. A build-operate-transfer centre is run by a partner first and passes to you later. Your plan compares both for your team.

    Do we need to travel to India for the plan?

    No. We work with you by email and video call.

    Plan your India GCC with one firm

    Send the form and we reply by email within 12 hours with the next steps and the fee.

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