We bring together GCC strategists, Chartered Accountants, employment law specialists, FEMA practitioners, data protection advisors and AI transformation consultants. From entity structuring to DPDP
01
Choosing the right city
Location is the single highest-stakes decision in GCC planning. Each hub has a distinct talent profile, cost curve, and sector cluster. Click a city to see its scorecard
02
Beyond the metros : The Next GCC Frontier
Tier-2 cities. Key dimensions at a glance: For GCCs scaling cost-effectively or building a dual-site model, these destinations deserve serious evaluation
03
What Structure Fits Your Headcount & Function?
Adjust the controls below to get a recommended entity model, timeline, and key watch-outs specific to your situation. This is the most consequential early decision ge and gtting it wrong creates years of remediation work
04
Entity-by-Entity tax comparison
Four common GCC structures across nine tax and governance dimensions. Align legal form with actual operating reality before committing. A mismatch is the single biggest source of audit and PE risk
05
Intercompany Transaction Risk Matrix
Undocumented intercompany arrangements are the #1 trigger for Indian tax audits. Click any cell to see the documentation requirements, recommended pricing method, and audit risk guidance for that transaction type
06
DPDP compliance checklist
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act applies from day one. Track your readiness across all five obligation categories. Click each item to mark it complete and see your compliance score
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Key regulatory compliance considerations
The following notices apply across all GCC setup models and should be read alongside the entity comparison and tax sections. All positions should be validated with qualified Indian legal, tax and compliance advisors
08
5-Phase GCC setup journey
A well-sequenced approach avoids the most common pitfalls. The golden rule: entity before hiring, compliance before scale
09
Indicative GCC setup financial outlays
Understanding the full cost is essential for a credible board-level business case. Figures below are indicative planning ranges based on P.R. GLOlinks engagement experience and industry benchmarks
10
GCC failure risk self-assessment
Based on seven documented post-setup failure modes. Check every statement that currently applies to your GCC or setup plan
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8 Mistakes that derail GCC setups
Most delays and cost overruns trace back to a handful of recurring errors. These are entirely avoidable with the right advisory partner from the outset
Read the full 2026 edition
Eleven chapters, one interactive DPDP checklist, and the transfer-pricing matrix your team can actually use!
