Specialist advisory for entities establishing and operating in GIFT City IFSC — from IFSCA licensing to tax incentives, fund structuring and full regulatory compliance.
GIFT City Setups
Expert Practice
Years of Experience
GIFT City Support
◯ OVERVIEW
GIFT City International Financial Services Centre has emerged as India's premier global financial hub — offering a world-class regulatory framework, significant tax incentives and a sophisticated infrastructure for banking, insurance, capital markets and fintech.
Entities setting up in GIFT City benefit from zero MAT, reduced corporate tax, GST exemptions and a flexible IFSCA regulatory framework. However, navigating IFSCA licensing, FEMA regulations, fund structuring and ongoing compliance requires specialist expertise. Our dedicated GIFT City practice provides exactly that — from concept to operational entity.
◯ WHAT WE COVER
Comprehensive advisory for financial institutions, fund managers, family offices and fintechs establishing in GIFT City.
End-to-end GIFT City entity establishment — business plan, entity structure selection, office setup advisory and regulatory timeline management.
IFSCA license applications for IBUs, insurance companies, capital market intermediaries, fund management entities and alternative investment funds.
Structuring to maximise GIFT City tax benefits — 10-year tax holiday, zero MAT, STT/CTT exemptions, GST-free operations and dividend income treatment.
Specialist FEMA compliance for GIFT City — capital account transactions, foreign currency borrowing, repatriation and RBI reporting for IFSC entities.
Advisory on fund structures — GIFT City AIF, FIF (Family Investment Fund), FPI frameworks and cross-border fund structuring for global investors.
Ongoing IFSCA, RBI and SEBI compliance — periodic returns, regulatory filings, audit requirements and liaison with GIFT City authorities.
◯ OUR APPROACH
A structured, regulatory-first methodology ensuring a smooth, compliant GIFT City setup.
Business case analysis, regulatory framework mapping, tax benefit quantification and entity structure recommendation.
IFSCA license application, company incorporation, RBI approvals, SEBI registrations and all prerequisite regulatory filings.
Bank account opening, FEMA structuring, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing documentation and tax registration.
Periodic regulatory reporting, IFSCA/RBI filings, annual audits and advisory on regulatory changes affecting GIFT City entities.
◯ SECTORS WE SERVE
◯ WHY AGGARWAL H K & CO.
One of India's early movers in GIFT City advisory — with 30+ successful setups and deep IFSCA relationships.
Our early-mover advantage in GIFT City translates to unmatched practical knowledge of licensing timelines, regulatory quirks and operational best practices.
Our team has worked on IFSCA licensing across all entity types — IBUs, funds, insurance, fintech and brokers — with a strong track record of approvals.
We go beyond compliance to help you maximise the significant tax benefits available in GIFT City, structuring entities to fully leverage the 10-year incentive window.
Connect with our GIFT City specialists for a detailed briefing on opportunities, incentives and the setup process.