India Entry & GCC Advisory

Your Global Capability Center in India, Built Right

End-to-end advisory for multinational enterprises establishing GCCs in India. From legal entity structuring and FEMA compliance to Transfer Pricing frameworks and talent acquisition — we handle the complexity so you can scale with confidence.

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50+
GCCs Advised
15+
Years Experience
20+
Countries Served
✦ ICAI Registered Advisors
✦ RBI & FEMA Compliant
✦ OECD TP Guidelines
✦ 100% Confidential Engagement
✦ Pune & Kolhapur Specialists
The Opportunity

Why India. Why Now.

India has emerged as the world's premier destination for Global Capability Centers, combining deep talent pools, cost advantages, and robust infrastructure — especially in emerging Tier-1.5 cities like Pune and Kolhapur.

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Talent at Scale
Access 5M+ STEM graduates annually with English proficiency, domain expertise across IT, finance, engineering, and research functions.
02
Favourable Tax Regime
SEZ benefits, tax holidays, and efficient cross-border structuring under India's treaty network can yield substantial effective tax savings for your GCC.
03
Regulatory Clarity
Streamlined FEMA, Companies Act 2013, and FDI policies provide a stable, investable framework under India's "Ease of Doing Business" reforms.
Our Focus Locations
Pune
Maharashtra's IT capital — mature GCC ecosystem, superior infrastructure, and access to top-tier engineering & management talent from IITs, NITs, Symbiosis, and COEP.
IT/ITeS Hub SEZ Available Global Connectivity Established Ecosystem
Kolhapur
Emerging tech destination with lower operating costs, growing talent pool, state government incentives, and strategic proximity to Pune — ideal for cost-optimised GCC operations.
Emerging Market Cost Advantage State Incentives Low Attrition
What We Do

Full-Spectrum GCC Advisory

From the first site visit to your 1,000th hire — we are your single point of accountability across every workstream.

Office Space & Infrastructure
We identify, evaluate, and negotiate the ideal workspace — from Grade-A campuses in Hinjewadi to emerging tech parks in Kolhapur.
  • Site selection & market benchmarking
  • Lease negotiation & fit-out advisory
  • SEZ / non-SEZ trade-off analysis
  • Vendor & facilities management setup
Talent & Recruitment
End-to-end people strategy — from workforce planning and JD creation to screening, offers, and onboarding frameworks.
  • Workforce planning & org design
  • Leadership & CXO search
  • Bulk technical hiring strategy
  • HR policy & compensation benchmarking
Legal Entity Setup
Advising on the optimal legal form — WOS, Branch, LLP, or JV — and managing end-to-end incorporation under Companies Act 2013.
  • Entity form analysis (WOS / Branch / LLP)
  • MCA, RoC, GST & PF registrations
  • RBI reporting & FDI compliance
  • Statutory & secretarial compliance setup
Tax & FEMA Structuring
Designing cross-border structures that are tax-efficient, FEMA-compliant, and defensible under Indian and global tax rules.
  • Cross-border tax structuring
  • DTAA optimisation
  • FEMA / ECB / ODI / FDI advisory
  • Withholding tax & PE risk management
Transfer Pricing
Robust TP documentation, benchmarking, and policy frameworks ensuring OECD BEPS compliance and audit readiness.
  • Intercompany pricing policy design
  • TP study & benchmarking (Rule 10D)
  • Advance Pricing Agreement support
  • Safe harbour & CBCR compliance
Ongoing Compliance & Advisory
Steady-state support ensuring your GCC remains compliant, audit-ready, and strategically positioned as regulations evolve.
  • Annual TP documentation filing
  • Income tax return & audit support
  • RBI filings (FC-GPR, FCTRS, APR)
  • Regulatory change monitoring
Our Methodology

A Proven 5-Phase Journey

From initial strategy through operational steady-state, our structured engagement de-risks every step of your India entry.

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Strategy & Scoping
Business case, location analysis, entity structure decision, and project roadmap
02
Legal & Tax Setup
Incorporation, FEMA registrations, TP policy, and banking arrangements
03
Premises & People
Office fit-out, leadership hiring, HR framework, and payroll setup
04
Go-Live Operations
Technology stack, vendor onboarding, policy documentation, and handover
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Compliance Retainer
Ongoing tax filings, TP documentation, FEMA reporting, and strategic advisory
Deep Domain Knowledge

Advisory You Can Rely On

Tax & Structuring
Technically Rigorous Cross-Border Tax Advisory
Our tax team brings deep technical expertise spanning domestic direct tax, international tax under India's DTAA network, and OECD BEPS frameworks — ensuring your GCC structure is efficient, defensible, and future-proof.
Permanent Establishment risk analysis and mitigation
Intra-group service agreements and cost-sharing arrangements
Dividend / royalty / interest repatriation planning
Pillar Two (Global Minimum Tax) impact assessments
Equalisation Levy & digital service tax considerations
FEMA & Regulatory
Seamless Cross-Border Capital Flow Management
Navigating India's Foreign Exchange Management Act requires precise knowledge of RBI Master Directions, sector-specific FDI caps, and reporting obligations. We ensure your flows are structured right from day one.
FDI route selection (Automatic vs. Approval) and sector caps
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) structuring and compliance
Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) by Indian entities
Compounding application support for inadvertent violations
RBI reporting — FC-GPR, FCTRS, FLA, APR filings
Transfer Pricing
OECD-Aligned TP Frameworks for GCC Models
GCCs typically operate as captive service providers or limited-risk entities. We design arm's length pricing models that withstand scrutiny from Indian Revenue Authorities while delivering commercial efficiency.
Functional, asset, and risk (FAR) analysis for GCC characterisation
Cost-plus, TNMM, and CUT method benchmarking studies
Master File and Local File documentation under Rule 10DA
Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) compliance
Bilateral / Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement support
Locations Intelligence
Unparalleled Ground-Level Knowledge in Pune & Kolhapur
Unlike pan-India advisory firms, we combine strategic depth with genuine on-the-ground presence in Pune and Kolhapur — giving you access to curated space options, vetted talent networks, and local regulatory relationships.
Pre-negotiated office space pipeline in Grade-A parks
Local government liaison for state incentive schemes
Talent market benchmarks and compensation surveys
University & institute partnership networks
Ecosystem introductions — banks, lawyers, auditors, HR firms
Important Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or regulatory advice. All advisory services are provided following a formal engagement and based on the specific facts and circumstances of each client. Tax and FEMA regulations are subject to change; readers should obtain independent professional advice before taking any action.
Where We Operate

Pune & Kolhapur — Our Home Markets

We don't just know these cities — we live and work in them. That local depth is your competitive advantage.

Pune
Maharashtra, India
Established Hub
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IT Parks & SEZs Hinjewadi MIDC Phase I-III, Magarpatta Cybercity, Kharadi EON IT Park, Talawade MIDC — among the finest GCC-ready campuses in India.
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Talent Pool 300,000+ engineering graduates annually. IIT Pune, COEP, Symbiosis, MIT, Persistent talent pipeline. Mature mid-management talent available at scale.
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Infrastructure Pune International Airport (expanding), metro connectivity, NH connectivity to Mumbai. Strong residential and lifestyle infrastructure reduces attrition.
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GCC Density 900+ GCCs already operational — Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, Deutsche Bank, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and hundreds of mid-size MNCs.
Kolhapur
Maharashtra, India
Emerging Opportunity
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Cost Advantage 40–55% lower commercial real estate costs vs. Pune. Compensation benchmarks 25–35% lower for equivalent profiles — significant P&L impact for large teams.
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State Incentives Maharashtra Udyog Mitra incentives for IT/ITeS. Stamp duty concessions, power tariff subsidies, and employment generation benefits available.
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Quality of Life Low congestion, excellent quality of life, and emerging cultural scene drive below-industry attrition — a significant hidden advantage for GCC operators.
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Talent Catchment Shivaji University, DKTEs Tech, and a growing set of engineering colleges produce a skilled local workforce, supplemented by relocation from Pune and Mumbai.
The People Behind the Practice

Meet the Co-Founders

A decade of focused practice on India inbound and outbound structuring — bringing technical rigour and genuine ground-level expertise to every GCC engagement.

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Rishabh Gujarathi
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
CA (ICAI) 10+ Years India Inbound · Outbound
Rishabh is a Chartered Accountant with over a decade of specialised practice in India cross-border tax, FEMA regulatory advisory, and international business structuring. He has advised multinational enterprises across the US, Europe, and APAC on establishing and optimising their India operations — from greenfield entity setup to complex intercompany restructuring.

His work spans the full lifecycle of inbound investment: FDI structuring, Transfer Pricing policy design, tax-efficient repatriation strategies, and ongoing compliance frameworks. He brings equal depth on outbound transactions — advising Indian promoters and corporates on overseas acquisitions, ODI structuring, and global holding structures.
India inbound investment structuring & FDI compliance
Transfer Pricing — policy design, documentation & APA
FEMA — ECB, ODI, FLA & RBI regulatory advisory
Cross-border tax — DTAA, PE risk & withholding tax
GCC legal entity setup & tax-efficient structuring
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Ankita Somani
Co-Founder & Partner
CA (ICAI) 10+ Years India Inbound · Outbound
Ankita is a Chartered Accountant whose decade-long career has been defined by her focus on international tax structuring and India market-entry advisory. She has deep expertise in helping global companies navigate India's regulatory landscape — from initial business case and entity selection through to operational compliance and tax optimisation.

Her practice covers both inbound and outbound mandates: advising foreign enterprises on structuring their India GCC or subsidiary, and Indian companies on their international expansion. She brings a methodical, documentation-first approach to Transfer Pricing and a strong track record in proactive regulatory engagement.
International tax structuring & treaty optimisation
India market entry — entity selection & incorporation
Transfer Pricing — benchmarking studies & Rule 10DA compliance
Outbound structuring — overseas holding & ODI frameworks
Statutory & secretarial compliance management
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