Cost is the first real question every parent company asks, and the honest answer depends on headcount, function, and location. Use the calculator below for a directional range, then bring your specifics for a written, fixed-fee proposal.
What might your GCC cost?
A directional estimate — adjust headcount, function, and location to see how the range moves.
Directional only, built from market-reference benchmarks — not a quote. We scope your specific setup as a written, fixed-fee proposal within five business days.
Why the range is wide
Two GCCs with the same headcount can have very different cost profiles. An engineering-heavy centre in Bengaluru costs more per head than a back-office function in Chennai, and a GIFT City unit carries its own distinct cost structure tied to its regulatory regime. The calculator above reflects that spread directionally — it is not a quote, and it does not replace the scoping conversation we run for every setup.
What actually drives the number
Setup and consulting fees cover entity incorporation, FDI/FEMA reporting, statutory registrations, and the leadership hiring that gets the centre operational. First-year operating cost is dominated by talent — salary and benefits scaled to function and city — plus real estate and the operations layer (payroll, compliance, finance ops) that keeps a wholly-owned subsidiary running. We price every engagement as a written, fixed-fee proposal within five business days of a first conversation, so the number is known before any work begins.