New Delhi, India – With India positioning itself as a global financial hub through Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), the demand for establishing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in this international financial zone has seen a significant rise. In response to this growing interest, Corpzo.com, a leading corporate advisory and compliance firm, is offering end-to-end assistance for AIF registration under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) regulations.

Setting up AIFs in GIFT City offers several strategic benefits including tax exemptions, regulatory ease, and global investment access. However, understanding the nuances of GIFT City AIF regulations and fees is crucial for both domestic and international investors.

What Are AIFs in GIFT City?
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are privately pooled investment vehicles that collect funds from sophisticated investors to invest in accordance with a defined investment policy. Categories of AIFs include:

Category I AIFs – Invest in socially and economically beneficial projects (e.g., infrastructure, SMEs)

Category II AIFs – Private equity, debt funds, and others without leverage

Category III AIFs – Hedge funds or funds using complex trading strategies with leverage

Establishing an AIF in GIFT City allows fund managers to operate in a globally competitive tax and regulatory environment, governed by the IFSCA, the unified regulator for GIFT City.

GIFT City AIF Regulations
IFSCA has outlined a clear and investor-friendly framework for AIFs in GIFT City. Key highlights include:

100% ownership permitted by foreign investors

No capital gains tax on fund management income for non-resident investors

Tax-neutral pass-through status for AIFs

Relaxed norms for fund formation and cross-border investment

Fast-track approval process

Corpzo ensures that fund managers meet all eligibility criteria, including the appointment of key managerial personnel and documentation of fund strategy, structure, and risk mitigation.

AIF GIFT City IFSCA Fees
The fee structure prescribed by IFSCA for registering AIFs in GIFT City includes:

Registration Fee: USD 7,500 (approx. INR 6.25 lakhs)

Annual Fee: USD 5,000 (approx. INR 4.15 lakhs)

Application Processing Time: 4–6 weeks depending on completeness of documentation

Corpzo helps streamline this process by preparing accurate filings, business plans, fund documents, and declarations required by IFSCA.

Why Choose Corpzo?
With a team of legal, financial, and compliance experts, Corpzo.com has successfully assisted multiple fund managers in registering and launching AIFs in GIFT City. The firm provides:

Pre-application consultation and eligibility review

Complete drafting and filing of the AIF registration application

Liaison with IFSCA during the review and approval process

Post-registration compliance and audit support

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“GIFT City is India’s gateway to global financial markets,” said a spokesperson at Corpzo. “Our goal is to make AIF registration at GIFT City easy, compliant, and cost-efficient.”

For more information on GIFT City AIF Regulations and Fees, visit www.corpzo.com or email [email protected] to schedule a free consultation.


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