Gift City Ready Reckoner: Your Complete Guide to Setting Up and Operating in GIFT City SEZ and IFSC
Businesses, financial institutes, and professionals in India are actively seeking ways to capitalise on the opportunities offered by India’s only operational International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). This eBook is the idea comprehension, bringing together all the essential information required to understand, set up, and operate in GIFT City.
As GIFT City evolves into a preferred destination for global finance, fintech, capital markets, and insurance, this handbook provides in-depth information on legislative frameworks, tax incentives, and business setup procedures in both the SEZ and Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
What the Gift City Ready Reckoner Covers
This eBook offers a clear, step-by-step guide to setting up a unit in GIFT City SEZ and IFSC. You will have access to direct comparison between business operations in SEZ and in DTA, helping you pick the right fit. The book provides regulatory insights across various sectors including, banking, insurance, capital markets, fintech, aircraft leasing, and bullion trading will help you make an informed decision for your business.
To further support your planning, the eBook provides accurate guidance on fund management, AIFs, and global investment structures, followed by practical FAQs, compliance checklists, and application formats, making this a one-stop resource for GIFT City.
Who Should Use This Guide
- Financial institutions and NBFCs entering the GIFT City ecosystem
- Fund managers, venture capital firms, and family offices
- Fintech founders and cross-border service providers
- Legal, tax, and compliance advisors
- International businesses evaluating offshore expansion via GIFT IFSC
The GIFT City Ready Reckoner, offers a precise, succinct, and organized road map for starting and growing enterprises in GIFT City, updated in June 2025. Download your copy now.
