Compliance
Board & Governance
Independent board architecture that satisfies regulators and investors
What this covers
The scope, in plain terms
We design board and committee structures for GIFT City entities that meet IFSCA independence and fit-and-proper expectations, while remaining practical for founders and fund managers. Includes board packs, D&O processes and governance calendars.
Who needs it: Newly registered IFSC entities, entities adding independent directors, and funds preparing for institutional capital.
Applicable law
IFSCA fit-and-proper and governance guidelines
Board composition, independent director requirements and committee mandates for regulated entities.
Official sourceCompanies Act, 2013 — Board and committees
Director duties, board processes, audit committee and related-party frameworks.
Official source
Obligation snapshot
What has to be filed, and how often
Typical for this service line. Your exact set is confirmed after we read your registration conditions.
| Obligation | Authority | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Board and committee composition review | IFSCA / Board | Annual / on change |
| Fit-and-proper declarations | IFSCA | Annual |
| Board pack and agenda design | Internal | Per meeting |
| Governance policy review | Board | Annual |
| D&O and conflict disclosure process | Board | Continuous |
Timeline & approach
How we take it on
Step 1
Governance audit
Current board structure, committee charters and policies reviewed against IFSCA and company law.
Step 2
Design
Recommended board size, committees, charters and calendar.
Step 3
Implementation
Appointments, policy updates, board pack template and first cycle run.
Step 4
Ongoing support
Quarterly governance reviews and ad-hoc board matters.
Scope & commercials
Confirmed in writing after a scope review
Director search and onboarding support quoted separately.
Why GIFT City Gateway
One accountable compliance owner
Named owner
One Gateway compliance owner, not a rotating queue of coordinators.
Portal visibility
Live status of every obligation — filed, due, at risk — in your client portal.
Read from your conditions
Obligations are extracted from your own registration, not a generic checklist.
Single point of contact
SEZ, IFSCA, ROC and FEMA handled in one engagement instead of four advisors.
Common questions
Before you enquire
Do we need an independent director from day one?
IFSCA category-specific requirements vary. We confirm the exact composition needed for your registration type.
Can you prepare board packs?
Yes — we design and produce board and committee packs aligned with your governance calendar.
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Get a scope and fee for Board & Governance
Share your entity details and we respond with the obligation set that applies to you, a fee and the documents we need.