GCC Setup & Establishment Firms

Compare leading GCC setup service providers that help enterprises establish Global Capability Centers through company incorporation, entity structuring, regulatory compliance, tax planning, and workforce enablement.

Explore trusted partners specializing in end-to-end GCC setup, including legal incorporation, compliance, tax structuring, and operational establishment.

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ASA & Associates

ASA & Associates, founded in 1991 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, is a professional services firm specializing in tax, assurance, and advisory services. The firm supports multinational and domestic organizations in navigating regulatory and financial environments. ASA & Associates India plays a key role in enabling compliant business structuring and operational setup. In India, ASA & Associates supports entity structuring and Global Capability Center (GCC) establishment through tax advisory, international tax, and regulatory compliance services. The firm assists organizations in designing tax-efficient legal structures, managing cross-border transactions, and ensuring adherence to Indian laws. Its services contribute to defining ownership structures, intercompany arrangements, and governance frameworks. ASA & Associates offers capabilities across tax structuring, audit, corporate advisory, and compliance. Its approach is advisory-led and detail-oriented, combining technical expertise with practical business understanding. The firm supports organizations in designing compliant and scalable entity structures aligned with business and GCC objectives.

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ANSR

ANSR was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Bengaluru Karnataka India with additional offices in the United States United Arab Emirates Poland and Canada. As a privately held company backed by Accenture and Accel Partners ANSR has raised over 344 million dollars in total funding. The company specializes in end-to-end Global Capability Center solutions including advisory talent acquisition workspace management HR operations payroll compliance and business process services. ANSR has established over 210 global centers and hired more than 225000 professionals managing 14 million square feet of enterprise workspace and overseeing 2.5 billion dollars in capital investments. The companys proprietary AI-powered 1Wrk platform serves as an end-to-end GCC SuperApp unifying talent workspace payroll and business solutions in one ecosystem. Through Talent500 ANSR operates a talent marketplace connecting leading companies with 2.5 million professionals globally. ANSR serves clients across banking financial services technology healthcare retail consumer goods and media industries. Notable clients include Target National Australia Bank and LG Electronics. The company employs 727 people with annual revenue of approximately 110 million dollars. ANSR has been recognized as a Leader in ISGs Provider Lens for GCC Design and Setup and named a Leader in Everest Groups Global In-house Center Setup Capabilities in India PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024. The leadership team is headed by Founder and CEO Lalit Ahuja with Co-founder Vikram Ahuja serving as CEO of Talent500.

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BTG Advaya India

BTG Advaya, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a legal and advisory firm specializing in corporate law, transactions, and regulatory advisory services. The firm supports organizations across sectors in navigating complex legal and business environments. BTG Advaya India plays a role in enabling structured business expansion and operational setup. In India, BTG Advaya supports entity structuring and Global Capability Center (GCC) setup through legal advisory, corporate structuring, and regulatory guidance. Its services include advising on corporate transactions, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements aligned with Indian laws. The firm helps organizations define appropriate structures for operating in India, including ownership models and regulatory alignment. BTG Advaya offers capabilities across corporate law advisory, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and governance. Its approach is advisory-led and detail-oriented, combining legal expertise with business understanding. The firm supports organizations during the planning and structuring phase, helping establish compliant and scalable operational frameworks for GCC and business expansion.

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Dhruva Advisors

Dhruva Advisors LLP was founded in 2015 by Dinesh Kanabar and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, with offices in Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune, and Hyderabad. The firm is privately held and employs over 250 professionals, making it one of India's premier independent tax and regulatory consulting firms. Dhruva Advisors has been recognized as India Tax Firm of the Year by International Tax Review and has advised on the most significant transactions in India. Dhruva Advisors launched a report in 2025 titled Global Capability Centres: A Step-by-Step Guide for MNCs in India at a time when India is home to more than 1,700 GCCs employing close to 1.9 million professionals and generating 64.6 billion dollars in revenue. The guide covers every stage of the GCC lifecycle including entry strategy, investment structuring, legal formation, operating models, tax planning, transfer pricing, talent acquisition, risk management, repatriation, and exit strategies. It includes detailed comparisons between SEZ, STPI, DTA, and GIFT City frameworks with real-world client case studies across banking, insurance, IT, and manufacturing sectors. Dhruva Advisors offers regulatory advisory services covering the complex Indian regulatory framework governing foreign investments, foreign exchange, and securities markets. The firm provides assistance in setting up businesses, obtaining approvals from regulatory authorities including RBI, SEBI, FIPB, DIPP, and SEZs. Dhruva specializes in transfer pricing advisory for GCCs, which typically operate under a cost-plus model with markups ranging from 8 to 20 percent. The firm also offers GIFT City advisory services covering setup of operations in IFSC, obtaining regulatory registrations, and navigating the IFSCA framework including the IFSCA Global In-House Centres Regulations. Dhruva advises on tax compliance, M&A tax structuring, cross-border transactions, private client services, and litigation support. The firm serves clients across aerospace and defence, automotive, banking and financial services, technology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, manufacturing, energy, and telecommunications sectors.

Company Incorporation Services for GCCs

Establish your GCC entity with expert support on legal incorporation, registrations, and jurisdiction-specific requirements.

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Nangia Andersen India

800+

Nangia Andersen India is a professional services firm and a member of Andersen Global, specializing in tax, regulatory, and business advisory services. Headquartered in India, the firm supports multinational and domestic organizations in navigating complex regulatory and tax environments. It plays a key role in enabling market entry and operational setup for businesses in India.

Core servicesCompany Incorporation SupportEntity StructuringRegulatory Compliance

India · Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Noida

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Deloitte India

100,000+

Deloitte India is the Indian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, with offices across Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. The firm is a partnership and employs over 100,000 professionals in India, making it one of the largest professional services firms in the country.

Core servicesCorporate Tax ComplianceESG ReportingFinancial Reporting

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

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Vistra India

5000+

Vistra, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Hong Kong, is a global provider of corporate services, fund administration, and compliance solutions operating across more than 50 jurisdictions. The firm supports multinational organizations in managing cross-border operations and regulatory requirements. Vistra India is a key delivery location supporting market entry and operational establishment in India.

Core servicesCompany IncorporationCorporate Secretarial ServicesEntity Structuring

India · Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune

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ANSR

1146

ANSR was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Bengaluru Karnataka India with additional offices in the United States United Arab Emirates Poland and Canada. As a privately held company backed by Accenture and Accel Partners ANSR has raised over 344 million dollars in total funding.

Core services1Wrk PlatformGCC AdvisoryGCC as a Service

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune

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TMF Group India

22000

TMF Group (established 1988, Amsterdam headquarters, PE-backed by Cinven since 2017) provides comprehensive payroll and HR compliance services to Global Capability Centers and multinational corporations establishing or scaling operations in India.

Core servicesGlobal Payroll ProcessingPayroll ConsolidationStatutory Compliance Management

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

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Inductus GCC

253

Inductus GCC was formed in 2007 under the leadership of Founder and CEO Alouk Kumar and is headquartered in Noida Delhi NCR India. The company is part of Inductus Limited a publicly listed entity in India.

Core servicesBOT ModelCOPO ModelFLEXI Model

India · Nodia

Entity Structuring Consulting

Design the optimal legal and ownership structure for your GCC aligned with global corporate strategy and compliance requirements.

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Dhruva Advisors

400+

Dhruva Advisors LLP was founded in 2015 by Dinesh Kanabar and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, with offices in Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune, and Hyderabad. The firm is privately held and employs over 250 professionals, making it one of India's premier independent tax and regulatory consulting firms.

Core servicesCorporate Tax ComplianceCross-Border Transaction AdvisoryGCC Advisory and Strategy

India · Bengaluru, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi, Pune

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EY India

80000+

EY Global Delivery Services India was established in 2002 with its first center in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala and has grown to become one of the largest global delivery organizations in India employing close to 80000 professionals across multiple locations. EY GDS is integral to EYs global strategy operating across nine countries with the significant majority of its workforce based in India.

Core servicesCapability Center as a ServiceData Lineage and GovernanceESG Reporting Services

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune, Thiruvananthapuram

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Grant Thornton Bharat

8500+

Grant Thornton Bharat LLP is the Indian member firm of Grant Thornton International Limited, headquartered in New Delhi, India, with 11 offices across the country including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. The firm is registered as a Limited Liability Partnership and employs over 1,500 professionals.

Core servicesCompliance Management SystemsFinance Controller ServicesGCC Advisory and Lifecycle Services

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

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BTG Advaya India

50+

BTG Advaya, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a legal and advisory firm specializing in corporate law, transactions, and regulatory advisory services. The firm supports organizations across sectors in navigating complex legal and business environments. BTG Advaya India plays a role in enabling structured business expansion and operational setup.

Core servicesCorporate Law ServicesEntity Structuring AdvisoryLegal Advisory

India · Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi

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ASA & Associates

1000+

ASA & Associates, founded in 1991 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, is a professional services firm specializing in tax, assurance, and advisory services. The firm supports multinational and domestic organizations in navigating regulatory and financial environments. ASA & Associates India plays a key role in enabling compliant business structuring and operational setup.

Core servicesAudit & AssuranceEntity StructuringInternational Tax

India · Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune

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BDO India

5,000+

BDO India is the Indian member firm of BDO International Limited, a global accounting, tax, and advisory network present in 160 plus countries. BDO India is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, with offices across Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.

Core servicesDigital and Technology SolutionsFinance and Accounting OutsourcingGCC Advisory and Setup

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

Regulatory Compliance Services

Ensure your GCC meets all local legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions.

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Deloitte India

100,000+

Deloitte India is the Indian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, with offices across Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. The firm is a partnership and employs over 100,000 professionals in India, making it one of the largest professional services firms in the country.

Core servicesCorporate Tax ComplianceESG ReportingFinancial Reporting

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

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TMF Group India

22000

TMF Group (established 1988, Amsterdam headquarters, PE-backed by Cinven since 2017) provides comprehensive payroll and HR compliance services to Global Capability Centers and multinational corporations establishing or scaling operations in India.

Core servicesGlobal Payroll ProcessingPayroll ConsolidationStatutory Compliance Management

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

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Tricor Group

3000+

Tricor Group, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Hong Kong, is a global provider of business expansion, corporate services, and investor services. The firm operates across Asia, Europe, and other key markets, supporting multinational organizations in entering new geographies and managing regulatory requirements.

Core servicesAccounting ServicesCompany IncorporationCorporate Governance

India · Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai

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EY India

80000+

EY Global Delivery Services India was established in 2002 with its first center in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala and has grown to become one of the largest global delivery organizations in India employing close to 80000 professionals across multiple locations. EY GDS is integral to EYs global strategy operating across nine countries with the significant majority of its workforce based in India.

Core servicesCapability Center as a ServiceData Lineage and GovernanceESG Reporting Services

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune, Thiruvananthapuram

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Zinnov

1,001–5,000

Zinnov was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in The Woodlands Texas United States with significant operations in Bengaluru Gurgaon and Pune India as well as offices in New York Santa Clara Seattle Japan and Paris. The company is a privately held global management and strategy consulting firm with core expertise in globalization digital engineering and digital transformation services.

Core servicesData and Analytics AdvisoryDigital EngineeringGCC Setup and Transformation

India · Bengaluru, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

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KPMG India

15,000+

KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP was established in India in 1993 and is headquartered in Mumbai with offices across all major Indian cities. KPMG India is part of the global KPMG organization operating in 143 countries with over 275000 professionals worldwide. KPMG India employs over 15000 professionals across multiple service lines.

Core servicesCorporate Compliance AdvisoryCorporate Tax ComplianceData Privacy and DPDPA Compliance

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune

Labor Law Advisory for GCCs

Navigate employment regulations, contracts, and workforce compliance frameworks to build legally compliant teams.

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AZB & Partners

1000+

Founded in 2004, AZB & Partners is a full-service Indian law firm providing corporate, regulatory, employment, tax, and compliance advisory services to multinational enterprises operating in India. The firm supports organizations with Global Capability Center (GCC) setup, workforce compliance, entity structuring, and operational establishment services across India.

Core servicesCorporate AdvisoryEmployment Law AdvisoryEntity Setup Support

India · Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune

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PwC India

28074

PwC India is part of the PwC global network operating in 155 countries with over 284000 people worldwide. PwC India employs approximately 20885 professionals with headquarters in Kolkata and offices across major Indian cities. The firm has a dedicated GCC Consulting practice led by Rajesh Ojha as Partner and Leader of the GCC Market Segment and Dheeraj Gangrade as Partner and Deputy Advisory Leader.

Core servicesCompliance Insights PlatformFinancial Risk and RegulationsGCC Advisory and Setup

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

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ANSR

1146

ANSR was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Bengaluru Karnataka India with additional offices in the United States United Arab Emirates Poland and Canada. As a privately held company backed by Accenture and Accel Partners ANSR has raised over 344 million dollars in total funding.

Core services1Wrk PlatformGCC AdvisoryGCC as a Service

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune

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EY India

80000+

EY Global Delivery Services India was established in 2002 with its first center in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala and has grown to become one of the largest global delivery organizations in India employing close to 80000 professionals across multiple locations. EY GDS is integral to EYs global strategy operating across nine countries with the significant majority of its workforce based in India.

Core servicesCapability Center as a ServiceData Lineage and GovernanceESG Reporting Services

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune, Thiruvananthapuram

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KPMG India

15,000+

KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP was established in India in 1993 and is headquartered in Mumbai with offices across all major Indian cities. KPMG India is part of the global KPMG organization operating in 143 countries with over 275000 professionals worldwide. KPMG India employs over 15000 professionals across multiple service lines.

Core servicesCorporate Compliance AdvisoryCorporate Tax ComplianceData Privacy and DPDPA Compliance

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune

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Zinnov

1,001–5,000

Zinnov was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in The Woodlands Texas United States with significant operations in Bengaluru Gurgaon and Pune India as well as offices in New York Santa Clara Seattle Japan and Paris. The company is a privately held global management and strategy consulting firm with core expertise in globalization digital engineering and digital transformation services.

Core servicesData and Analytics AdvisoryDigital EngineeringGCC Setup and Transformation

India · Bengaluru, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

Tax Structuring Consulting

Optimize tax structures for efficiency while ensuring compliance with local and global regulations.

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

1000+

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (L&S), founded in 1985 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, is a law firm specializing in tax, corporate law, and regulatory advisory. The firm supports multinational and domestic organizations in navigating complex legal and regulatory environments. L&S India plays a key role in enabling compliant business structuring and operational setup.

Core servicesCorporate LawEntity StructuringGCC Advisory

India · Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi

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Dhruva Advisors

400+

Dhruva Advisors LLP was founded in 2015 by Dinesh Kanabar and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, with offices in Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune, and Hyderabad. The firm is privately held and employs over 250 professionals, making it one of India's premier independent tax and regulatory consulting firms.

Core servicesCorporate Tax ComplianceCross-Border Transaction AdvisoryGCC Advisory and Strategy

India · Bengaluru, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi, Pune

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Grant Thornton Bharat

8500+

Grant Thornton Bharat LLP is the Indian member firm of Grant Thornton International Limited, headquartered in New Delhi, India, with 11 offices across the country including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. The firm is registered as a Limited Liability Partnership and employs over 1,500 professionals.

Core servicesCompliance Management SystemsFinance Controller ServicesGCC Advisory and Lifecycle Services

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

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BTG Advaya India

50+

BTG Advaya, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a legal and advisory firm specializing in corporate law, transactions, and regulatory advisory services. The firm supports organizations across sectors in navigating complex legal and business environments. BTG Advaya India plays a role in enabling structured business expansion and operational setup.

Core servicesCorporate Law ServicesEntity Structuring AdvisoryLegal Advisory

India · Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi

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KPMG India

15,000+

KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP was established in India in 1993 and is headquartered in Mumbai with offices across all major Indian cities. KPMG India is part of the global KPMG organization operating in 143 countries with over 275000 professionals worldwide. KPMG India employs over 15000 professionals across multiple service lines.

Core servicesCorporate Compliance AdvisoryCorporate Tax ComplianceData Privacy and DPDPA Compliance

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune

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EY India

80000+

EY Global Delivery Services India was established in 2002 with its first center in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala and has grown to become one of the largest global delivery organizations in India employing close to 80000 professionals across multiple locations. EY GDS is integral to EYs global strategy operating across nine countries with the significant majority of its workforce based in India.

Core servicesCapability Center as a ServiceData Lineage and GovernanceESG Reporting Services

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune, Thiruvananthapuram

Transfer Pricing Advisory

Document and defend intercompany pricing, policies, and benchmarking for GCC service and cost flows.

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JSA Advocates & Solicitors

1000+

JSA Advocates & Solicitors is a full-service Indian law firm providing corporate, tax, regulatory, compliance, and transaction advisory services to multinational enterprises operating in India. The firm supports organizations with Global Capability Center (GCC) setup, transfer pricing management, entity establishment, and operational expansion services across India.

Core servicesCorporate AdvisoryEntity Setup SupportGCC Advisory

India · Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

1000+

Founded in 2015, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is a full-service Indian law firm providing tax, corporate, regulatory, and compliance advisory services to multinational enterprises operating in India. The firm supports organizations with Global Capability Center (GCC) setup, transfer pricing management, entity establishment, and operational expansion services across India.

Core servicesCorporate AdvisoryEntity Setup SupportGCC Advisory

India · Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Mumbai

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DSK Legal

200+

DSK Legal is a full-service Indian law firm providing corporate, tax, regulatory, compliance, and transaction advisory services to multinational enterprises operating in India. The firm supports organizations with Global Capability Center (GCC) setup, transfer pricing management, entity establishment, and operational expansion services across India.

Core servicesCorporate AdvisoryEntity Setup SupportGCC Advisory

India · Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune

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Talwar Thakore & Associates

200+

Talwar Thakore & Associates is a full-service Indian law firm providing corporate, tax, regulatory, and compliance advisory services to multinational enterprises operating in India. The firm supports organizations with Global Capability Center (GCC) setup, transfer pricing management, entity establishment, and operational expansion services across India.

Core servicesCorporate AdvisoryEntity Setup SupportGCC Advisory

India · Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Mumbai

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Trilegal

500+

Trilegal is a full-service Indian law firm providing corporate, tax, regulatory, compliance, and transaction advisory services to multinational enterprises operating in India. The firm supports organizations with Global Capability Center (GCC) setup, transfer pricing management, entity establishment, and operational expansion services across India.

Core servicesCorporate AdvisoryEntity Setup SupportGCC Advisory

India · Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Gurugram, Mumbai

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Economic Laws Practice

500+

Founded in 2001, Economic Laws Practice (ELP) is an India-based law firm providing tax, transfer pricing, regulatory, corporate, and compliance advisory services to multinational enterprises operating in India. The firm supports organizations with Global Capability Center (GCC) setup, transfer pricing management, entity establishment, and operational expansion services across India.

Core servicesInternational Tax AdvisoryTransfer Pricing Advisory

India · Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune

Immigration & Mobility Services

Secure visas, permits, and relocation support so leadership and teams can work compliantly in your GCC market.

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Erickson Immigration Group

200+

Erickson Immigration Group is a global corporate immigration law firm providing immigration compliance, workforce mobility, and international employee deployment services to multinational enterprises operating across global markets. The company supports organizations with Global Capability Center (GCC) setup, workforce mobility, immigration compliance, and employee relocation services in India.

Core servicesCorporate Immigration ServicesGlobal Mobility AdvisoryImmigration Compliance

India · Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Mumbai

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Cartus

3000

Cartus is a global relocation services provider headquartered in the United States and part of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. Founded in 1955, the company specializes in corporate relocation and mobility program management for multinational organizations.

Core servicesRelocation management servicesWorkforce mobility consulting

India · Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune

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BAL Global Immigration

1000+

BAL Global Immigration is a global corporate immigration law firm providing immigration compliance, workforce mobility, and international employee deployment services to multinational enterprises operating across global markets. The company supports organizations with Global Capability Center (GCC) setup, workforce mobility, immigration compliance, and employee relocation services in India.

Core servicesCorporate Immigration ServicesGlobal Mobility AdvisoryImmigration Compliance

India · Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai

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Santa Fe Relocation

3000

Santa Fe Relocation is a global mobility and relocation services provider headquartered in London with operations across more than 60 countries. Founded in 1980, the company offers end‑to‑end relocation solutions for multinational organizations relocating employees internationally.

Core servicesCorporate relocation programsGlobal mobility services

India · Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune

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Newland Chase

1500

Newland Chase is a global immigration and mobility advisory firm providing visa and immigration support for multinational corporations hiring international talent. The firm works with organizations managing international workforce mobility and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Core servicesCorporate immigration advisory

India · Bengaluru

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Fragomen

6000

Fragomen is a global immigration services provider specializing in corporate immigration and mobility advisory. Founded in 1951, the firm supports multinational organizations hiring and relocating international employees by managing visa processing, immigration compliance, and mobility programs across jurisdictions.

Core servicesCorporate immigration servicesmobility advisory

India · Bengaluru, Hyderabad

Employer of Record (EOR)

Hire quickly through compliant local employment while you incorporate or scale your Global Capability Center.

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Remotepeople

100+

Remotepeople is a global employment and recruitment services provider that helps organizations hire international talent and manage distributed workforces. The company provides employer of record services, international recruitment consulting, payroll administration, and compliance support for companies operating across multiple countries.

Core servicesEOR Services

India · Mumbai

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Safeguard Global

1000+

Safeguard Global is a workforce solutions provider that helps organizations hire, manage, and pay employees across international markets. The company provides employer of record services, global payroll processing, compliance consulting, and workforce management technology.

Core servicesGlobal Payroll & EOR

India · Bengaluru, Mumbai

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Remote

1000+

Remote is a global workforce management and Employer of Record (EOR) platform providing international hiring, payroll, contractor management, compliance, and workforce administration solutions to multinational enterprises operating across global markets.

Core servicesContractor ManagementEmployer of Record ServicesGlobal Payroll

India · Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai

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Multiplier

500+

Multiplier is a global workforce management and Employer of Record (EOR) platform providing international hiring, payroll, contractor management, compliance, and workforce administration solutions to multinational enterprises operating across global markets.

Core servicesContractor ManagementEmployer of Record ServicesGlobal Payroll

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai

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Globalization Partners

1000+

Globalization Partners is a global workforce management and Employer of Record (EOR) company providing international hiring, payroll, compliance, contractor management, and workforce administration solutions to multinational enterprises operating across global markets.

Core servicesContractor ManagementEmployer of Record ServicesGlobal Payroll

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai

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Velocity Global

1000+

Velocity Global is a global workforce management and Employer of Record (EOR) company providing international hiring, payroll, compliance, contractor management, and workforce administration solutions to multinational enterprises operating across global markets.

Core servicesContractor ManagementEmployer of Record ServicesGlobal Payroll

India · Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai

Build Operate Transfer (BOT)

Partner-led programs to build, run, and transfer a GCC with clear milestones to enterprise ownership.

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Infosys

300000+

Infosys was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. It is one of the world's largest IT services companies, publicly traded on the NSE and NYSE. Infosys application development services help GCCs build modern, scalable software products using cloud-native architectures, microservices, and DevSecOps practices.

Core servicesAI First GCC PracticeBusiness Process ManagementCloud Engineering

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Noida, Pune

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Quess Corp

200000+

Quess Corp Limited is one of India's largest business and workforce solutions companies headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, publicly listed on both the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. The company was established in 2006 through the consolidation of multiple staffing organizations backed by ICICI Venture and has grown into a pan-India workforce management enterprise.

Core servicesBusiness Process OutsourcingDigital HR SolutionsFacility Management

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

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LTIMindtree India

80,000+

LTIMindtree India is part of LTIMindtree, a global IT services and consulting company formed through the merger of Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) and Mindtree in 2022. The company provides digital transformation and consulting services to enterprises worldwide. LTIMindtree supports organizations in building and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs), shared services, and digital operations.

Core servicesConsultingData & AnalyticsDigital Transformation

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune

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Wipro HOLMES

233000+

Wipro Limited was founded in 1945 by Mohamed Premji and is headquartered in Bengaluru Karnataka India. The company is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WIT and on the National Stock Exchange of India. Wipro employs approximately 233000 professionals across 65 countries and generated annual revenue of 890 billion Indian rupees approximately 10.

Core servicesAI-Powered AutomationCognitive AutomationHOLMES Propel RPA

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, NCR (Gurgaon / Noida / Delhi), Pune

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Tech Mahindra

150000+

Tech Mahindra Limited is a publicly-listed Indian multinational technology company listed on Indian stock exchanges, and part of the Mahindra Group. With revenues exceeding USD 5.5 billion, Tech Mahindra provides digital transformation, consulting, and engineering services.

Core services5G EngineeringAI and AnalyticsBusiness Process Services

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Noida, Pune

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Cognizant India

240,000+

Cognizant India is the India delivery arm of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; a global technology services company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker CTSH and included in the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500 indices.

Core servicesBusiness Process ServicesCustomer Experience ManagementExperience Services

India · Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune

What Do GCC Setup & Establishment Service Providers Do?

Establishing a Global Capability Center (GCC) involves navigating a complex set of legal, regulatory, financial, and operational requirements. While strategic decisions such as location selection and operating model design define the direction of a GCC, the setup and establishment phase determines whether that strategy can be executed in a compliant, scalable, and risk-controlled manner.

GCC setup service providers operate at this critical execution layer. They enable enterprises to legally establish their presence in a new geography, structure their entities appropriately, and ensure ongoing compliance with local and international regulations.

Unlike strategy consultants, these providers work closely with legal systems, tax authorities, and operational stakeholders to translate business intent into a fully functional and compliant organizational setup.

Legal Incorporation and Entity Formation

The foundation of any GCC is a legally registered entity in the target geography. The choice of entity structure determines how the GCC operates, hires employees, and conducts business.

Service providers support:

  • Entity type selection (subsidiary, branch, liaison office)
  • Documentation and regulatory filings
  • Coordination with government authorities
  • Obtaining necessary licenses and approvals

A well-executed incorporation process ensures that the GCC is legally recognized and operational from day one.

Entity Structuring and Corporate Alignment

Beyond incorporation, organizations must ensure that the GCC is correctly structured within the broader corporate framework.

Consultants help design:

  • Ownership and capital structures
  • Intercompany relationships
  • Governance and reporting frameworks
  • Alignment with global corporate policies

This ensures that the GCC integrates seamlessly with global operations while maintaining compliance across jurisdictions.

Regulatory Compliance and Legal Frameworks

Compliance requirements vary significantly across geographies and industries. Establishing a GCC requires adherence to multiple layers of regulation.

Service providers ensure:

  • Compliance with corporate and commercial laws
  • Alignment with labor and employment regulations
  • Adherence to data protection and privacy standards
  • Setup of statutory reporting and compliance systems

Early investment in compliance reduces long-term legal risks and operational disruptions.

Tax Structuring and Financial Setup

Tax structuring is a critical component of GCC establishment, particularly for multinational organizations operating across borders.

Consultants support:

  • Designing tax-efficient structures
  • Understanding local tax regimes
  • Managing cross-border financial flows
  • Ensuring compliance with transfer pricing regulations

The goal is to create a structure that is both compliant and aligned with long-term financial strategy.

Workforce Enablement and Employment Compliance

Hiring employees in a new geography requires compliance with local labor laws and employment practices.

Service providers assist with:

  • Employment contracts and policies
  • Payroll and benefits setup
  • Compliance with labor laws
  • Workforce structuring

This ensures that organizations can build teams without exposure to legal or regulatory risks.

Immigration and Global Mobility

In the early stages of GCC setup, organizations often relocate leadership and key personnel.

Consultants provide:

  • Visa and work permit processing
  • Immigration compliance
  • Relocation support

This enables smooth workforce transition and operational continuity.

Alternative Setup Models (EOR and BOT)

Many organizations adopt alternative models to reduce risk or accelerate entry into new markets.

Employer of Record (EOR)

  • Enables hiring employees without establishing a legal entity

Build Operate Transfer (BOT)

  • A partner sets up and operates the GCC before transferring ownership

These models offer flexibility, particularly during early-stage market entry.

In summary, GCC setup service providers play a critical role in transforming strategic intent into a legally compliant, operationally ready, and scalable GCC foundation.

How to Choose the Right GCC Setup & Establishment Partner

Selecting the right partner for GCC setup is a critical decision that impacts legal compliance, financial efficiency, and operational readiness. Errors at this stage can lead to long-term challenges that are difficult and costly to correct.

Organizations should approach this decision through a structured evaluation framework.

1. Evaluate Jurisdiction-Specific Expertise

GCC setup is highly dependent on local regulations. Each geography has unique legal, tax, and compliance requirements.

Assess whether the provider:

  • Has deep expertise in the target location
  • Understands local regulatory frameworks
  • Has experience working with local authorities

Local expertise significantly reduces setup timelines and execution risks.

2. Assess End-to-End Capabilities

Some providers specialize in specific areas, while others offer integrated services.

Look for partners who can support:

  • Incorporation and structuring
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Tax and transfer pricing
  • Workforce setup

End-to-end capabilities reduce coordination complexity and improve execution efficiency.

3. Review Compliance and Risk Management Approach

Compliance is not a one-time activity. It requires ongoing monitoring and management.

Evaluate whether the provider:

  • Establishes long-term compliance frameworks
  • Supports ongoing regulatory filings
  • Identifies and mitigates risks proactively

4. Evaluate Tax and Structuring Expertise

Tax decisions made during setup can have long-term implications.

Key considerations:

  • Experience with multinational tax structures
  • Understanding of local tax regimes
  • Ability to design compliant and efficient structures

5. Assess Workforce Enablement Capabilities

If hiring is planned immediately, workforce readiness becomes critical.

Evaluate whether the provider can:

  • Support labor law compliance
  • Enable payroll and benefits setup
  • Offer EOR services if required

6. Check Experience with GCC Clients

GCC setup differs from general corporate setup.

Look for:

  • Experience with multinational organizations
  • Track record in GCC or similar setups
  • Understanding of GCC-specific requirements

7. Evaluate Flexibility of Engagement Models

Different organizations have different risk appetites and timelines.

Choose providers that offer:

  • Traditional incorporation services
  • EOR-based hiring models
  • BOT-based setup approaches

8. Align with Long-Term Expansion Plans

Setup decisions should support future scalability.

Select partners that can:

  • Support expansion into new geographies
  • Adapt to evolving regulatory requirements
  • Integrate with broader GCC strategy

Final Insight

The right GCC setup partner ensures that your organization builds a legally sound, compliant, and scalable foundation, enabling long-term success without structural or regulatory limitations.

Trends in GCC Setup & Establishment

  • Increasing adoption of EOR models for faster market entry
  • Growing use of BOT models to reduce early-stage risk
  • Rising importance of compliance and regulatory readiness
  • Expansion into new geographies beyond traditional GCC hubs

Frequently Asked Questions About GCC Setup Services

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