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Set Up Smarter BATF Services
in GIFT City IFSC
Bookkeeping, tax, and AML services aligned with international benchmarks.
What is BATF in IFSCA?
IFSCA’s BATF Regulations, 2024 enable specialised service providers to offer: Bookkeeping, Accounting, Taxation and Financial Crime Compliance (AML/CFT) Services for non-resident clients from within GIFT City’s IFSC under a unified, world-class regulatory framework.
Why Operate BATF in IFSC?
- Global Standards: Compliance aligned with FATF and international best practices.
- Foreign Currency Operations: Invoice and collect fees in USD, EUR, GBP, and other currencies.
- Repatriation-Friendly: Remit earnings and profits freely outside India.
- Regulatory Clarity: Single-window licensing under IFSCA with no overlapping regulators.
- Market Advantage: Serve global clients from a regulated, cost-efficient offshore hub.
BATF Services You Can Provide in GIFT IFSC
Offer regulated bookkeeping, accounting, tax advisory, and financial crime compliance services to global clients—right from GIFT City IFSC.
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Full ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and audit-ready statements.
End-to-End Compliance Packages
Integrated service bundles meeting all GIFT City regulatory obligations.
Taxation Services
Cross-border tax advisory, FATCA/CRS filings, transfer pricing models.
Financial Crime Compliance
AML/KYC checks, sanctions screening, compliance framework setup.
How to Set Up BATF Services in GIFT IFSC?
IFSCA has a clear and efficient licensing model under its BATF Regulations, 2024.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Must register as a company or LLP in GIFT City IFSC.
- No promoter from high-risk or FATF non-compliant jurisdictions.
- Company registration certificate (CoA/MoA or LLP deed).
- Details of Principal Officer and Compliance Officer credentials.
- Office space proof (60 sq ft per employee)
- AML/CFT compliance policy and operating process documents
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Regulatory Highlights
BATF services must comply with key operational standards set by IFSCA:
Fit & Proper Criteria.
Screening for promoters and key personnel (no criminal or financial infractions).
Office Setup
Minimum physical space in IFSC; foreign-currency billing mandatory.
Reporting & Audit
Annual financial statements plus third-party compliance certification within 90 days of year-end.
Services We Offer as Your
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We specialize in guiding BATF service providers through the end-to-end GIFT City setup process:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Assessment | Determine whether your firm meets IFSCA requirements under BATF regulations. |
| Company Setup | Assistance with GIFT City company or LLP registration and documentation. |
| Licensing Application | End-to-end support with BATF license submissions to IFSCA. |
| Staffing Support | Validation and upskilling of Principal and Compliance Officers. |
| AML/Compliance Framework | Designing robust AML/KYC protocols aligned with FATF and IFSCA standards. |
| Post-Registration Support | Audit coordination, annual filings, and regulatory audits. |
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