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D-BOT · Phase 02

Build your GCC right,
right from day one

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The Build phase is where the GCC becomes real. Collabera manages every dimension of standing up your Global Capability Center in India — legal, financial, physical, digital, and human — simultaneously and with clear ownership of each workstream.

We partner with enterprises to build and scale high-impact GCC.
Trusted Teams
From GCC blueprint to a fully operational entity

The Build Phase

We structure and incorporate your GCC as the right legal entity — Private Limited, LLC, or appropriate variant — handling tax registrations, GST, labor code compliance, IP protection frameworks, and statutory setup across central, state, and local authorities.

Entity structuring, MoA, AoA, and shareholding agreements
Corporate tax, GST, labor code, and export license registrations
Statutory payments: withholding tax, provident fund, social security
IP and data protection controls established from Day 1

Output

Compliant entity, legally registered and operational

GCCs earn trust through financial discipline. We establish the full financial operating backbone — chart of accounts, banking and treasury setup, budgeting models, tax-efficient structures, and a defensible transfer pricing framework that withstands regulatory scrutiny.

Finance operating model aligned to HQ reporting standards
Banking, treasury, and cash management setup
Transfer pricing methodology and intercompany agreements
Audit readiness and statutory compliance calendar

Output

Audit-ready GCC financials from Day 1

A GCC needs more than a legal address. We deliver a secure, enterprise-grade operating environment — from site selection and workspace design to cloud infrastructure, IT security, endpoint management, and business continuity planning. We build for scale, not just Day 1 occupancy.

Location finalization and lease or managed workspace setup
Workspace design for hybrid work and phased expansion
Secure IT, network, cloud, and identity management
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Output

Enterprise-grade GCC workspace, live and secure

The first 90 days define GCC culture for years. We hire the GCC Head and senior leadership, identify and onboard anchor team members across key capabilities, and embed ownership mindset and delivery standards before scale hiring begins. Early hires determine long-term outcomes.

GCC Head and functional leadership search and selection
Anchor team identification aligned to Phase 1 scope
Compensation benchmarking and hiring strategy sequencing
Structured 90-day onboarding and culture formation program

Output

Credible GCC leadership team, trusted by HQ from Day 1
Trusted Teams
From GCC blueprint to a fully operational entity

The Build Phase

01  Legal Entity & Regulatory Setup

We structure and incorporate your GCC as the right legal entity — Private Limited, LLC, or appropriate variant — handling tax registrations, GST, labor code compliance, IP protection frameworks, and statutory setup across central, state, and local authorities.

Entity structuring, MoA, AoA, and shareholding agreements
Corporate tax, GST, labor code, and export license registrations
Statutory payments: withholding tax, provident fund, social security
IP and data protection controls established from Day 1

Output

Compliant entity, legally registered and operational

02 Finance, Tax & Transfer Pricing

GCCs earn trust through financial discipline. We establish the full financial operating backbone — chart of accounts, banking and treasury setup, budgeting models, tax-efficient structures, and a defensible transfer pricing framework that withstands regulatory scrutiny.

Finance operating model aligned to HQ reporting standards
Banking, treasury, and cash management setup
Transfer pricing methodology and intercompany agreements
Audit readiness and statutory compliance calendar

Output

Audit-ready GCC financials from Day 1

03  Workspace & Infrastructure Enablement

A GCC needs more than a legal address. We deliver a secure, enterprise-grade operating environment — from site selection and workspace design to cloud infrastructure, IT security, endpoint management, and business continuity planning. We build for scale, not just Day 1 occupancy.

Location finalization and lease or managed workspace setup
Workspace design for hybrid work and phased expansion
Secure IT, network, cloud, and identity management
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Output

Enterprise-grade GCC workspace, live and secure

04  Leadership & Anchor Team Build

The first 90 days define GCC culture for years. We hire the GCC Head and senior leadership, identify and onboard anchor team members across key capabilities, and embed ownership mindset and delivery standards before scale hiring begins. Early hires determine long-term outcomes.

GCC Head and functional leadership search and selection
Anchor team identification aligned to Phase 1 scope
Compensation benchmarking and hiring strategy sequencing
Structured 90-day onboarding and culture formation program

Output

Credible GCC leadership team, trusted by HQ from Day 1
FAQ

Clear answers for enterprise leaders exploring GCC

What is a Global Capability Center, and why does design matter before setup?

A Global Capability Center (GCC) is an enterprise-owned offshore or nearshore entity that delivers strategic functions — technology, finance, analytics, operations — directly for the parent organization. Unlike outsourcing, the enterprise retains full control of talent, IP, and outcomes. The Design phase matters because GCC failures are almost always traceable to early strategic decisions: wrong location, unclear scope, or a cost-only business case that loses board confidence within 18 months.

How is a GCC different from outsourcing?

In outsourcing, a third party owns the talent, processes, and delivery accountability. In a GCC, the enterprise owns all of these directly. The GCC model gives you full control over IP, data, culture, and capability roadmap — while still benefiting from India's deep talent ecosystem and cost structure.

What is the best GCC operating model for a first-time setup?

There is no universal answer — it depends on your scope, headcount trajectory, governance maturity, and whether your GCC will be function-led or product/platform-led. Collabera's Design phase evaluates centralized, pod-based, and hybrid models against your specific enterprise context.

Why do enterprises choose Tier-2 India cities for GCC setup?

Tier-2 India GCC hubs like Pune, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Jaipur offer strong talent depth, lower attrition rates, and significantly better cost-to-quality ratios compared to Tier-1 metros. The right choice depends on your specific role mix, leadership requirements, and long-term scale plans.

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