Entity Setup in GIFT IFSC (SEZ)
EndEnd-to-end support for establishing entities in GIFT IFSC.
What we do
- Office space identification and coordination
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Entity incorporation and structuring
- Foreign Company branch setup
- Company setup
- LLP setup
- Setting up Branch of an Indian Parent Company
- SEZ approvals and authority coordination
- IFSCA registration/authorisation and licensing
- Bank account opening support
Why choose Divine
- Single-window support
- Reduced time-to-market
- Regulatory clarity from day one
Regulatory Compliance
Ongoing compliance and regulatory support for IFSC entities.
What we do
- IFSCA regulatory compliances
- Periodic and event-based filings
- Regulatory reporting and disclosures
- Support during inspections and audits
- Ongoing compliance advisory
- Annual Compliance audits and other audits as per IFSCA/SEZ requirements
Why choose Divine
- Proactive compliance management
- Reduced regulatory and panel risk
- Continuity of operations
Legal & Secretarial
Legal documentation, secretarial compliance, and governance support.
What we do
- Legal drafting and document review
- Regulatory applications and representations
- Board and shareholder meeting support
- Statutory registers and corporate filings
- Corporate governance frameworks
Why choose Divine
- Strong governance foundation
- Accurate and timely documentation
- Integrated legal and secretarial support
Fund Services
Specialised support for fund managers and IFSC fund structures.
What we do
- Fund Management Entity (FME) registration
- Fund structuring and regulatory advisory
- Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) drafting
- Fund-related legal documentation
- Ongoing fund compliance support
Why choose Divine
- IFSC-focused fund expertise
- Investor-ready documentation
- Regulatory-aligned structures
AML & Financial Crime
Design and implementation of AML, CFT, and KYC frameworks.
What we do
- AML/CFT policy development
- KYC and onboarding frameworks
- Risk-based customer classification
- Risk-based customer classification
- Regulatory and compliance training
Why choose Divine
- Alignment with IFSCA guidelines
- Risk-based, practical frameworks
- Regulatory-ready compliance
IFSC Advisory
Strategic advisory tailored to the GIFT IFSC ecosystem.
What we do
- Interpretation of IFSCA regulations
- Cross-border and FEMA-aligned structuring
- Inter-entity arrangements and SOPs
- Regulatory clarity for complex structures
Why choose Divine
- Deep IFSC regulatory insight
- Practical structuring approach
- Clear, actionable guidance
Exit & Closure
Orderly exit and regulatory closure support for IFSC entities.
What we do
- SEZ exit and withdrawal assistance
- Lease surrender and closure support
- IFSCA de-registration filings
- Final compliance and closure documentation
Why choose Divine
- Structured exit management
- Regulatory closure assurance
- Minimal operational disruption
Statutory & Ancillary Registrations
Assistance with operational registrations and licences required for IFSC entities.
What we do
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration
- Import Export Code (IEC) registration
- Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC)
- Professional Tax registration
- Shop and Establishment registration
- Any other statutory or operational registration required in GIFT IFSC
- Registrations and filings on FIO 2.0, FINGATE, and ICEGATE
Why choose Divine
- Single-point coordination
- Faster operational readiness
- Compliance-ready registrations
Aircraft Leasing in GIFT IFSC (SEZ)
Specialised regulatory, compliance, and governance support for aircraft leasing entities in GIFT IFSC.
What we do
- Compliance under the IFSCA Framework for Aircraft Leasing
- Foreign currency requirements for aircraft leasing operations
- Maintenance of books, records, and documentation in freely convertible currency
- Regulatory reporting to IFSCA, including submissions in USD
- AML, CFT and KYC frameworks, including registration and reporting with FIU-IND
- Appointment and documentation of Compliance Officer, CRO and CRAO
- Monthly and annual regulatory reporting, including MPR, SERF, and APR
- SEZ operational compliances and filings on SEZ Online portal
- Compliance with Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Protocol
- Aircraft leasing–specific governance and disclosure frameworks
Why choose Divine
- Proven IFSC aircraft leasing expertise
- Clear handling of regulator-facing compliances
- Single-window coordination across IFSCA, SEZ and FIU-IND
- Reduced regulatory and execution risk