Global Capability Centre (GCC) Set-up for Accountants
Setting up a Global Capability Centre (GCC) for your own accounting firm centralizes your finance, HR, IT, and administrative operations. Allowing you to grow your business while maintaining control and compliance.
We help UK accounting firms set up fully compliant, cost-efficient offshore teams in India in 90 days.
Our GCC setup services guide you step by step through the process so you can focus on growing your practice without any bottlenecks.
From entity formation to first hires to live operations, we do it all. So you can scale faster and cut costs by 60%+.
Why Accountants
Trust Us to Set up Their GCC
We’ve done this ourselves. We run our own 40+ person GCC in India and now we help firms like yours replicate the model. We know what works and what doesn’t and we can help you make sure you get it right the first time too.
From our comprehensive packages to our in-depth resources and international workshops, we specialise in helping accountants set up their own global GCCs.
How We Help
Accountants Set Up a GCC
We can help you at every stage of the set-up process.
From setting up your legal entity and hiring the best talent to staff training and compliance.
If you are thinking about expanding your operations, building an international team and growing your business – we can help you set up the GCC to do it.
Our Guarantee
We will set up your Global Capability Center in 90 days.
If we don’t deliver your first 3 hires within 60 days, we refund your setup fee.
The 90-Day Roadmap
1
Initial Consultation
We start with a deep-dive conversation to understand your business goals, priorities, and vision for the GCC. This helps us carry out feasibility study and design a model that aligns with your strategy.
2
0-30 Days
Strategy & Blueprint
We map your GCC from the ground up:
- Define scope (bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR, tax support)
- Choose the right entity & city (Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad)
- Appoint a local director & site lead
- Shortlist office spaces and IT vendors
- Draft HR & compliance policies (data security, code of conduct, leave policies)
By Day 30, you’ll have a clear blueprint + leadership in place.
3
31-60 Days
Incorporation & Infrastructure
We make your GCC official:
- Register your Pvt Ltd entity (PAN, GST, EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax)
- Open bank accounts & onboard a compliance CA
- Secure your office (leased/managed/coworking)
- IT & security stack live (firewalls, VPN, laptops, cloud accounting software)
- Begin hiring processors, reviewers, and support staff
By Day 60, your entity + office + IT + first hires are ready.
4
61-90 Days
Go-Live & Integration
We bring your GCC to life:
- Bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR processing live
- KPI dashboards in place (SLA, TAT, error rates)
- Weekly governance calls with UK HQ
- Cross-border culture alignment (holiday calendars, team-building, integration)
- Compliance framework active (POSH, tax filings, PF/ESIC tracker)
By Day 90, your GCC is fully operational and integrated with HQ.
5
Ongoing Support
Once your GCC is live, we provide continuous support – performance tracking, optimisation, and scaling opportunities – so your centre grows with your business.
Download the Global Capability Centre (GCC) Setup Guide
Download our free, step-by-step guide for an in-depth checklist on how to set up a Global Capability Centre:
Our GCC packages
FEASIBILITY PACKAGE
GCC Potential Assessment
Who it’s for:
Businesses exploring whether setting up a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India makes strategic and financial sense.
Inclusions:
- Market research on talent availability, cost structures, and infrastructure
- Risk assessment: legal, tax, compliance, and geopolitical considerations
- Financial modelling: projected savings and ROI
- Recommended GCC strategy (functions to start with, scale-up roadmap)
BASIC PACKAGE
Entity Setup
Who it’s for:
Startups and SMEs that want a simple, compliant presence in India.
Inclusions:
- Business structure advisory (Pvt Ltd, LLP, etc.)
- Drafting Articles of Association (AOA) and Memorandum of Association (MOA )-Company bylaws
- Digital Signature certificate (DSC) and Director identification number (DIN) set up
- Legal incorporation & ROC filings
- FEMA Compliance- FDI declaration by Filling FC-GPR at RBI portal
- PAN, GST, bank account setup
- Compliance checklist & initial advisory-up to Form INC 20A
Outcome:
A legally established Indian entity ready for operations.
GROWTH PACKAGE
Entity + HR & Talent
Who it’s for:
Companies that need a presence + the right team to kickstart operations.
Inclusions:
- Everything in Basic Package
- End-to-end recruitment across roles (Tech, Ops, HR, Finance)
- HR policy creation & registration with labour laws
- Payroll management and employee benefits-Intro to Zoho & coordination with Zoho team
- Initial infrastructure support (office space advisory)
Outcome:
A fully registered entity with an operational team on the ground.
ENTERPRISE PACKAGE
Full GCC Setup
Who it’s for:
Mid-large businesses seeking a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India.
Inclusions:
- Everything in Growth Package
- Office setup (lease, design, IT infrastructure)
- Cross-border operational alignment with HQ
- Multi-department team buildout (Tech, Product, Marketing, Finance, etc.)
- Data security, legal, and tax frameworks- Meeting with the compliance officer/Indian CA
- Ongoing operational management OR BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer)
- Cultural Alignment & Engagement – Cross-Cultural Training, Leadership & Values Integration, Engagement programs to build a strong, connected culture
Outcome:
A turnkey GCC delivering multi-functional value from Day 1.
CUSTOM/B2B OUTSOURCING PACKAGE
Build Your Own
Who it’s for:
Businesses with unique needs.
Options:
- Customer support
- Marketing
- Content writing
- Full finance function set up including Accounting, Bookkeeping + VAT, YE + Corporation Tax, PTR
- AR/AP
Case Study:
How We Set Up Our Own GCCs:
Going Global Via India:
Samera’s Success Story with Global Capability Centres
In just two years, we’ve grown from our first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Delhi, a dedicated offshore hub handling critical operations, to launching a state-of-the-art AI Innovation Centre in Coimbatore.
Today, strategic decisions for global businesses aren’t just being made in the West, they’re being made right here in India.
Key Milestones Across the Years (2023 – 2025)
Scroll through our journey from Delhi to Coimbatore. Each milestone marks how we’ve evolved from a single GCC to a hub driving global strategy from India.
Our First Step into the GCC Space
Opened our first Global Capability Centre in Delhi, supporting UK clients with accounting, compliance, and back-office operations.
Impact: Proved India’s potential for high-skill, cost-efficient, global operations.
Expanding Teams, Expanding Capabilities
Grew our team across finance, analytics, and client support. Built systems to manage complex multi-country operations.
Impact: Delivered measurable efficiency gains for partners in the UK and US.
Embedding Automation & AI
Adopted advanced automation tools for client onboarding, reporting, and analytics, reducing turnaround times by up to 40%.
Impact: GCC model became a driver of innovation, not just execution.
The Next Chapter in GCC Excellence
Launched a specialised AI Innovation Centre to develop tools for finance, healthcare, and professional services industries.
Impact: Transitioned from a service delivery hub to a strategic decision-making centre for global clients.
Contact us and let’s start building something!
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UK
(+44) 20 7100 8788
US
+1 (929) 542 1710
India
(+91) 011 4759 7224
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