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Eligible Activities in GIFT IFSC
Offshore banking units (IBUs) can accept foreign currency deposits, offer trade finance, and provide treasury services.
Firms can trade in derivatives, bonds, equities, and commodities on NSE IFSC and India INX.
Companies can write direct insurance or reinsurance policies for international clients.
Managers can launch AIFs, REITs, InVITs, and Family Investment Funds tailored to global investors.
GIFT IFSC supports international bullion exchanges, commodities spot trading, and clearing services — helping global traders transact in gold, silver, oil, and other assets.
Entities can offer cross-border payment gateways, remittance services, and forex settlements — enabling seamless international financial transactions and faster fund movement.
- Corporate back-office centres handling research, compliance, and data analytics.
IFSC offers tax-efficient frameworks for aviation and shipping leasing businesses.
Legal, accounting, compliance, secretarial, and trusteeship services provided in foreign currency.
Global universities are allowed to establish offshore campuses in GIFT City, offering world-class degrees and research — the first-of-its-kind educational zone in India.
Professional service providers can offer international audit, tax consulting, legal advisory, and brokerage services tailored for global clients and compliance standards.
IFSC Services Offered by Nexpective Advisors
Entity Setup and Licensing
Structuring business models for IFSC operations
End-to-end support for IFSCA license applications
SEZ unit registration and operational approvals
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
Filing of IFSCA returns and reports
Statutory secretarial support
FEMA, Companies Act, and SEZ Act compliance
Strategic Business Support
Eligibility evaluation for IFSC activities
Structuring of fintech and capital market setups
Inbound and outbound investment planning
IFSCA Reporting Advisory
Digital and XBRL-based filing compliance
Ongoing regulatory updates and impact assessments
SEZ Compliance
With the GIFT SEZ as our base, we help clients manage end-to-end SEZ operations and compliance. Our services include:
Unit Registration & Licensing
Project report drafting for SEZ approvals
Bonding and customs duty documentation
Compliance Management
Monthly operational reporting to DC office
Annual Performance Reports (APR) and QPR filings
Documentation & Certification
CA certifications for NFE and statutory compliance
Document preparation for SEZ audits
SEZ Exit & De-notification
Advisory on de-bonding processes
Exit planning and regulatory closure
Other Services
Accounting Advisory
Support with Ind AS, IFRS, US GAAP, financial reporting, foreign currency accounting, and audit assistance.
Tax Advisory
Income tax and GST compliance, international taxation, tax structuring, and optimization strategies for IFSC entities.
Financial Advisory
Business valuations, due diligence, transaction support, and Virtual CFO services tailored for growth.
Reporting & Compliance
Preparation of financial statements, SOPs, accounting policy manuals, and regulatory documentation.
Strategic Insights
Business modelling, feasibility studies, and investor pitch support for informed decision-making.
How Nexpective Advisors Can Help
Nexpective Advisors is your on-ground partner in GIFT IFSC, guiding you through every step of your business journey
Our Role
Strategy & Structuring
Assess your business model, advise on licensing and tax matters
End-to-End Execution
Complete IFSCA/SEZ filings, incorporation, workspace setup, and onboarding
Compliance & Governance
Implement control systems, AML/KYC policies, regulatory reporting
Ongoing Partnership
CFO services, analytics, business scaling, and investor reporting
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Benefits of IFSC
100% Foreign Ownership
Entities can be fully owned by foreign shareholders without restrictions, encouraging global participation.
Tax Incentives
- IFSC units enjoy a 10-year tax holiday out of 15 years,
- no GST on services to non-residents,
Global Market Access
Businesses can transact with international clients in foreign currencies, opening up limitless opportunities beyond Indian borders.
Unified Regulation
A single regulator (IFSCA) oversees all financial services, reducing red tape and improving ease of doing business.
Time Zone Advantage
Operate efficiently across time zones including London, Singapore, and Dubai, enabling real-time global trade.
Relaxed Compliance
Simpler reporting and governance frameworks as compared to onshore entities.
Innovation Friendly
IFSCA’s FinTech sandbox promotes experimentation with digital finance, RegTech, InsurTech, and other disruptive models.
FAQs
GIFT IFSC is India’s first International Financial Services Centre located in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. It provides a platform for conducting global financial services and transactions under a special regulatory framework.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) is the unified regulator for GIFT IFSC, overseeing banking, capital markets, insurance, and fund management.
Eligible businesses include banking, insurance, fintech, fund management, commodities trading, payment services, brokerage, GICs, and foreign universities.
Unlike regular SEZs, GIFT IFSC allows international financial transactions in foreign currency, with tax incentives, regulatory flexibility, and ease of doing business under IFSCA.
Entities in GIFT IFSC enjoy zero GST on services, 10-year tax holiday, no securities transaction tax, and no dividend distribution tax, among other benefits.
Yes. GIFT IFSC welcomes foreign banks, funds, and institutions to establish operations or invest, with full ownership allowed under liberal FDI norms.
Two major exchanges operate:
- India INX (by BSE)
- NSE IFSC (by NSE)
They support global securities, ETFs, bonds, and derivatives trading.
Retail participation is limited. GIFT IFSC primarily caters to institutional investors, NRIs, foreign entities, and HNIs under RBI and SEBI guidelines.
Companies can register by:
Incorporating a new entity (or relocating an existing one)
Filing applications with the IFSCA
Submitting a business plan, capital requirements, and compliance documents
Obtaining necessary licenses (e.g., IBU license for banks, AIF license for funds)
Key incentives include:
- 10-year tax holiday out of 15 years of operations
- No GST on services rendered to non-residents
- No dividend distribution tax
- No capital gains tax on certain securities
- Stamp duty exemptions in specific cases
Yes. GIFT City is developing an International Arbitration Centre for resolving cross-border commercial and financial disputes using global best practices.
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