Key takeaways
- Treasury, FX, international banking and financial services are natural areas for IFSC development.
- Businesses should evaluate regulatory, tax, operational, liquidity and governance considerations together.
- GIFT City can become part of a broader international-finance strategy rather than a standalone location decision.
A treasury centre is more than an office location. It is an operating model covering liquidity, FX, funding, banking relationships, risk management, technology, controls and governance.
GIFT City provides an important platform for businesses evaluating international financial activities. The opportunity can extend across treasury, foreign currency operations, international banking and other cross-border services, subject to the applicable regulatory framework.
For companies considering GIFT City, the right question is not simply whether there is a tax or cost benefit. The business should assess the entire model: permitted activities, substance, governance, banking connectivity, people, technology, liquidity, reporting and regulatory obligations.
CCPI's role is to help organisations structure the questions and coordinate the business, treasury, regulatory, legal and tax workstreams.