Global Capability Centres for Startups
Build operational depth before you scale
For a startup, growth is everything. But as your business scales, your back-office operations rarely keep up. Finance, accounting, HR, and compliance become scattered, reactive, and costly.
A Global Capability Centre (GCC) changes that. It gives you a dedicated offshore hub that handles core operations efficiently, controls spend, and keeps your business investor-ready at every stage. Instead of chasing resources each time you grow, you scale with structure and control.
The Challenge Startups Face
Operational chaos as you scale
Early growth often comes at the cost of structure. Finance and compliance lag behind sales and product, leading to errors, missed deadlines, and poor visibility.
High burn on non-core functions
Hiring full-time teams in high-cost markets drains capital. Every finance or HR hire adds to burn instead of runway.
Investor reporting pressure
As funding rounds progress, investors expect sharper financial discipline and consistent reporting. Manual processes and disconnected systems make this tough.
Limited access to experienced talent
Finding affordable, skilled finance and compliance professionals is difficult for startups, especially in competitive markets.
Lack of scalability
With each funding round or market expansion, operational complexity multiplies. What worked at ten people no longer works at a hundred.
The GCC Advantage
We help startups build scalable Global Capability Centers that grow with the business.
Build structure early
Set up a GCC that takes charge of finance, accounting, payroll, HR, and compliance functions, built to expand as you do.
Reduce operational costs
Access global talent at a fraction of local hiring costs while maintaining quality and control. Your runway stretches further.
Stay investor-ready
Get accurate, timely reporting and cleaner books. The GCC gives you the infrastructure to handle due diligence, audits, and board reporting without last-minute stress.
Scale without disruption
As your company grows or enters new markets, the GCC absorbs operational complexity so your core team can focus on customers and growth.
Retain control and visibility
Unlike outsourcing, your GCC operates as an extension of your business, fully aligned with your culture, processes, and goals.
Why Partner with Samera Global
- Experience building GCCs for fast-growing, investor-backed businesses.
- End-to-end support from planning and setup to talent, systems, and governance.
- On-ground delivery teams in India ensuring speed, reliability, and quality.
- Flexible structures that grow with your startup and adapt to your next funding milestone.
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 (Associate Pay, Marketing, Appointment Management & Follow Up, Bookkeeping, Payroll, AR/AP)
- Choose the right entity & city (Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad,Hybrid)
- 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 people 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:
- Associate Pay, Marketing, Appointment Management & Follow Up, Bookkeeping, Payroll, AR/AP
- 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.
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
Expand Without the Chaos
Use the form to get ahold of us.
Or give us a call:
UK
(+44) 20 7100 8788
US
+1 (929) 542 1710
India
(+91) 011 4759 7224
Talk to our GCC team to explore how we can create a scalable, cost-efficient operational hub for your startup’s next phase of growth.