- Feb 10, 2026
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Foreign Direct Investment from the UAE to India
Capture India will grow its GDP by 7%. GiftCityAdvisor is the most renowned Gift IFSC Adviser, which assists international companies to begin business in India using the GIFT City model. We mitigate the 5 percent Rupee depreciation risk by constructing your foreign direct investment in India in hard currency.
Our team ensures a smooth setup process, taking you through the registration to operational in the shortest amount of time possible.
Why GIFT City is the Smart Choice for UAE Investors
Strategic Advantages
- UAE India Finance Alliance: USD 85 billion and more in bilateral trade, forming a reliable investment channel.
- Gaining FinTech momentum and Fund Momentum: Making more of a UAE contribution to Indo-nominal tech and financial ecosystem.
- Availability of IFSC Markets: Tax free markets that are connected to the global capital markets.
- Regulatory Ease: IFSCA-aligned framework matching global standards.
- Asian Market Gateway: Overlapping of the operations between South Asia and Middle East.
Investor Benefits
- 100 per cent foreign ownership allowed
- Accounting exemptions to capital gains and dividends
- Various asset classes through IFSC
- Streamlined FEMA repatriation
- GIFT City consulting services: End-to-End
How GiftCityAdvisor Assists UAE Businesses
GiftCityAdvisor, being your reliable IFSCA Gift City Consultant, can provide you with all the advisory services you need; the establishment and the post-licensing period.
Our professionals assist UAE-based investors to have solid confidence in expanding to the global financial ecosystem of India.
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Regulatory Strategy:
Determine which type of IFSC license and sector (Banking, Fund Management, FinTech, etc.) is the most appropriate in your UAE entity.
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Documentation:
We prepare and review incorporation and IFSC registration documents, ensuring full compliance with IFSCA guidelines.
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Coordination:
We will serve as your on Ground contact where we will coordinate with authorities in India to ensure fast approvals and regulatory compliance.
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Post-License Advisory
Ongoing support in regulatory compliance, tax structuring, and business growth after setup.
Key Investment Opportunities for UAE-Based Businesses
- Banking and financial services in IFSC
- Fund management and portfolio investment platforms
- FinTech and payment gateway innovation
- Aircraft, ship, and asset leasing opportunities
- WealthTech, RegTech, and InsurTech sectors
- Before setup? Check it out Business Setup Services for Gift City Gandhinagar, India
Fast-Track Setup Planning?
Begin your venture in GIFT City with confidence. GiftCityAdvisor offers the dedicated regulatory expertise to accelerate your start.
Free GIFT City Savings & Investment Tools
Discover your tax benefits, registration eligibility, and investment readiness with GiftCityAdvisor’s free UAE investor tools.
Tax Savings Estimator
Calculate potential tax savings for your UAE business in GIFT City
Licensing Timeline
Plan your IFSC approval journey
Regulatory Fit Checker
Assess your sector eligibility under IFSCA norms
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of foreign direct investment in GIFT City IFSC to the UAE investors?
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The UAE investors will enjoy tax benefits, entry into the global market and 100 percent ownership in India financial hub.
What makes GIFT City easier to make a foreign investment in India via the UAE?
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It offers an integrated one window IFSC regulatory system to facilitate easy compliance, licensing, and repatriation.
Does the UAE companies investing in GIFT City have tax incentives?
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Yes, which includes 100-percent tax exemption after 10 years, no GST on exports and good treaties on double-taxation.
What is the time required to establish business in GIFT City?
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With appropriate documentation and with the help of IFSCA, most entities can be functional within 4-8 weeks and this is fast process.
What can GiftCityAdvisor do to guide the UAE-based investors?
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We deal with licensure, compliance, tax structuring, end-to-end set up of UAE businesses that are expanding to GIFT City.
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