People and operations
IFSC units employ people in Gujarat under Indian labour law, with IFSCA's qualification and presence rules for key roles.
In this section
Employment law, foreign nationals, KMP certification, State registrations and talent.
Guides in this section
Employment and labour law for IFSC units
The four labour codes came into force on 21 November 2025: the Code on Social Security (S.O. 5319(E), substantially), the Industrial Relations Code (S.O. 5320(E)), the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (S.O. 5321(E)) and the Code on Wages (S.O. 5322(E), substantially). Rules under them are being framed, and State notifications are needed for full operation.
Read the guide →Hiring foreign nationals
Foreign nationals working in GIFT IFSC need the right Indian visa for employment, any registration the immigration rules require on arrival, and planning for tax residence and social security. We confirm the current rules for each hire.
Read the guide →KMP qualifications and certification
IFSCA requires principal officers and key managerial persons of several entity types to hold specified qualifications and, in some cases, certifications within set timelines.
Read the guide →Shop & establishment and professional tax
Like other employers in Gujarat, IFSC units should check the State's shops and establishments registration and professional tax requirements, and any SEZ-specific arrangements, when they first hire.
Read the guide →Talent, campuses and training
GIFT City hosts international branch campuses and training institutes. Talent planning for an IFSC unit usually mixes Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar hires, relocations and remote group support.
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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