GCC Advisory Services: From Planning To Compliance
MSA will guide you at every stage from planning, handling regulations, taxation and ongoing compliance - so that you can focus on building a scalable GCC in India
India's new growth engine for global enterprises: where global companies build scale, efficiency and strategic depth.
In today's interconnected and globalised world, what do global companies do if they want round-the-clock operations - without raising the cost?
Well, the answer to it is to set up a GCC (Global Capability Centers).
What is a Global Capacity Center?
In short, a Global Capability Center or GCC is a wholly owned subsidiary of a parent company (a multinational company). And it is built to run important functions inside a business, such as finance, technology, analytics, R&D, HR and customer operations.
Once, these GCC were identified as "support units", but now (in India), they have evolved into high-value digital and innovation hubs.
Our GCC Compliance & Advisory Services
We support global enterprises across the entire GCC lifecycle, from entity setup to ongoing compliance and audit readiness. We follow a practical, structured and aligned approach with both Indian regulations and global governance expectations.
| Our Services | Our Coverage |
|---|---|
| Entity Formation & Governance | Structure selection, incorporation, board governance, policy alignment |
| FEMA & Cross-Border Compliance | RBI filings, foreign funding, remittances, reporting |
| Transfer Pricing | Arm's-length pricing, benchmarking, documentation, APAs |
| GST & Indirect Tax | Export services, LUT, refunds, intermediary risk mitigation |
| Payroll, ESOPs & Employee Tax | PF, ESIC, TDS, expat tax, ESOP compliance |
| Labour Law & HR Compliance | Employment contracts, registrations, PoSH, gratuity |
| Audit & Internal Controls | Statutory audits, SOX controls, documentation |
We work as an extended compliance arm for your GCC, ensuring clarity, continuity and confidence as you scale operations in India.
Why Partner With Us
Because your GCC deserves more than a service provider, it needs a steady hand to help in each phase.
Setting up and running your GCC is not that easy. It is about having someone who has a strong understanding of how global structures, Indian regulations and cross-border finance actually work.
And that is where our team at MSA comes into the picture. Not as accountants on the sidelines, but as partners who have handled complex GCC lifecycles from day one.
- We understand intercompany pricing, GST on your exports, FEMA and cross-border flows.
- From entity setup to TP documentation to annual audits, we keep your GCC clean and compliant.
- Our advice is grounded in real execution with MNCs.
- Whether you scale from 20 to 200 or expand into a new city with us your compliance stays strong.
Why India?
Over the decades, India has emerged as one of the world's preferred destinations for Global Capability Centers. India brings together policy clarity, deep talent availability, digital maturity and economic stability.
What sets India apart is not just scale; but intent, a shift from traditional outsourcing to engineering-led and transformation-focused GCCs.
India now enables multinational companies to build centers that are compliant, future-ready and strategically aligned.
At MSA, we help you steer your GCC journey in India. We guide you figure out the regulatory landscape, the right structure and build a strong governance foundation from day one.
What keeps India at the top:
- Engineering-led GCCs are growing faster than the global average
- AI/ML labs, R&D hubs, cloud, cybersecurity, and data CoEs at scale
- 28% of the world's STEM workforce and 23% of global software talent
- Rapid growth in global GCC leadership roles from India
- Competitive state-level GCC policies (Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh)
- Shift from cost centers to global value organisations
GCC Lifecycle
Setting up a Global Capability Centre is not a one-step move; it's a full cycle. The majority of the global businesses follow a clear lifecycle as they expand their capabilities globally. Each stage has its own risks and priorities - and requires proper guidance at every step to keep things compliant.
Below is a simple, three-phase view of how a GCC grows.
Plan Your GCC Requirements With MSA
Building a GCC in India is not just a business decision you make. It is like a long-term investment that you make in talent, technology and global growth. India gives you the right environment to do it and scale it. But the real difference takes place when you have the right partner to guide you in every phase of your GCC in India.
Ready to set up or scale your GCC in India?
Let us talk about what the right structure, compliance framework and tax strategy can do for your business. Book a consultation with our team today!