Feasibility and risk
Whether GIFT IFSC makes commercial sense depends on costs, tax, people, time to market and risk. We set out a method rather than generic numbers.
In this section
Cost model, risk register, evaluation framework, readiness.
Guides in this section
Establishment cost model: method and assumptions
Build a cost model from your own quotes: premises, people, regulatory capital, fees under the current IFSCA fee circular, professional costs, technology and travel, against tax and operating savings.
Read the guide →Comparing GIFT with other financial centres: a method
Compare GIFT IFSC with Singapore, Dubai (DIFC/ADGM), Mauritius or other centres on a consistent set of criteria: regulation, tax, treaties, talent, cost, time to market and access to India.
Read the guide →Establishment readiness
Before an application is filed, the decisions, documents and people it depends on should be in place. The readiness checklist among our Resources sets them out.
Read the guide →Talk to the firm about your plans.
A short note on what you are setting up is enough for a first conversation. No confidential information is needed at this stage.
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