Services · Corporate
Entity Setup
End-to-end establishment of your GIFT City / IFSC unit — structure, registration, space, banking readiness and first-year compliance.
Overview
What this service covers
Entity setup covers everything required to move from intent to an operational unit: selecting the structure and regulatory route, incorporation, registrations, office documentation and operational readiness.
Who needs it
- Indian groups establishing an IFSC presence
- Foreign entities entering through GIFT City
- Founders and fund managers setting up a new structure
Why it matters
- The regulatory route determines cost, timeline and obligations
- Sequencing errors cause the largest delays
- Setup decisions shape years of ongoing compliance
Process
- 01
Structuring
Entity form and regulatory route are assessed.
- 02
Application & incorporation
Registrations and incorporation are executed.
- 03
Space & documentation
Office arrangement, lease and statutory documents are completed.
- 04
Operational readiness
Banking, signatories and compliance calendar are set up.
General documents
- Promoter / parent entity documents
- Business plan and activity description
- Director and shareholder KYC
- Proposed office arrangement details
Scoped as a project. Statutory and government charges are at actuals.
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FAQ
Common questions
Can Gateway advise on which structure to use?
Yes. Structuring assessment is the first step of every setup engagement.
Do you handle office space too?
Gateway coordinates the space documentation, lease deed, stamping and registration.
Related
Frequently combined services
Registration & Stamping
Lease Deed Registration
Drafting, stamping and registration of lease deeds for office space in GIFT City, coordinated with the relevant authorities.
Regulatory
Annual Compliance
A managed annual compliance programme covering statutory, regulatory and secretarial obligations across the year.
HR / Recruitment
Recruitment
Identification and hiring of specialised GIFT City / IFSC talent across compliance, operations, finance and technology roles.
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