CA Thakkar & Associates is a full-service Chartered Accountancy firm based in Gandhinagar, providing expert advisory for GIFT City setup, IFSCA compliance, IBU Banking, Concurrent Audit, Income Tax litigation, GST, and company incorporation since 2009.
What is GIFT City?
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) is India's first operational International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), strategically located on the banks of the Sabarmati River between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
Designed to bridge the gap between onshore and offshore markets, GIFT City provides a business-friendly environment with tax incentives, simplified compliance, and a unified regulator — the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
Next-gen urban planning with plug-and-play infrastructure designed for global financial institutions.
20 minutes from Ahmedabad International Airport. Planned metro and bullet train connectivity.
India's only operational IFSC providing ease of doing business in a conducive regulatory environment.
IFSCA consolidates powers of RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and PFRDA for entities in GIFT City.
Why GIFT City?
Permissible Sectors
IFSCA permits a wide range of financial services entities to operate within GIFT City, each governed by a tailored regulatory framework.
IBUs — IFSCA & RBI compliance, concurrent audit, KYC/AML, foreign currency transactions.
Broker-dealers, portfolio managers, investment advisers, custodians, credit rating agencies.
AIFs, Angel Funds, Family Investment Funds, REITs, InvITs, and Mutual Funds.
Emerging financial technologies and B2B tech platforms serving the BFSI space.
Operating and finance lease of aircraft, engines, and related components.
Operating and hybrid leasing of ships, ocean vessels, and related parts.
Indian and foreign insurance players including brokers, MGAs, and Lloyd's.
NBFCs dealing in lending, factoring, and core financial activities.
Support services to financial services groups — banks, NBFCs, intermediaries.
International branch campuses and offshore education centres in GIFT IFSC.
Legal, compliance, management consulting, trusteeship, and administration services.
Trading in bullion spot delivery contracts and bullion depository receipts.
Our Services
End-to-end advisory for IFSCA compliance, income tax, GST, company law, and corporate finance — all under one roof in Gandhinagar.
We are masters in International Banking Unit (IBU) compliance at GIFT City IFSC. Services cover IBU regulatory reporting to IFSCA & RBI, concurrent audit, KYC/AML framework review, foreign currency transaction compliance, FEMA reporting, capital adequacy monitoring, and internal audit of banking operations within IFSC.
🏙️ GIFT City / IFSC Specific Services
End-to-end assistance — entity selection, IFSCA application, GIFT-SEZ registration, MCA incorporation, and obtaining all approvals to commence operations.
IFSCA license applications, GIFT-SEZ registration, ongoing regulatory compliance, periodic reporting, annual filings, and liaison with IFSCA & SEZ authorities.
Registration and compliance for AIFs, FMEs, Family Investment Funds, Angel Funds. PPM drafting, SWITS filing, and periodic IFSCA reporting.
Advisory and compliance for aircraft operating/finance leases and ship leasing structures, including IFSCA application and tax structuring.
Bookkeeping in foreign currencies, outsourced CFO services, secretarial records, IFSCA-mandated financial reporting, and payroll for IFSC entities.
Advisory for GIC setup under IFSCA GIC Regulations, entity registration, technology subsidy advisory, and ongoing GIC regulatory compliance.
📋 Full-Service CA Practice
Filing & representation in scrutiny, CIT(A) appeals, ITAT proceedings. Tax planning for individuals, corporates, NRIs, and foreign companies.
GST registration, monthly returns, GST audit, departmental notices, appeals at Commissioner and Tribunal levels.
Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, Public Ltd incorporation. Annual ROC compliance, MCA filings, share capital changes, and charge registrations.
Fund structuring, transfer pricing, NRI taxation, FEMA compliance, international tax advisory, and cross-border transaction support.
Project funding, working capital, financial restructuring, private equity, share valuations, and mergers & acquisitions advisory.
End-to-end support — business structuring, compliance setup, financial planning, and investor readiness for early-stage ventures.
Are you looking to set up your office at GIFT City? Our team is just minutes away.
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How We Work
A structured, transparent, and client-centric approach — you are informed and confident at every step, from the first conversation to long-term compliance support.
A focused discovery call to understand your objectives, entity type, and regulatory obligations — context-specific, never generic.
Tailored legal, tax, and regulatory structure — optimal entity form, jurisdiction, and compliance framework for your business model.
Clear scope, fixed timelines, and defined deliverables agreed upfront. No surprises — you always know what we are working on.
All filings, IFSCA applications, and regulatory submissions handled end-to-end. Zero handholding required from your side.
We become your long-term compliance backbone — IFSCA, income tax, GST, secretarial, and advisory as your business grows.
We maintain a rigorous compliance calendar for every client. Every statutory due date — IFSCA, income tax, GST, ROC — tracked and filed on time, every time, without reminders from you.
Every engagement is personally overseen by a senior partner. Direct access to decision-makers — not junior staff — for all critical matters, queries, and strategy calls.
Strict confidentiality protocols and professional ethics are at the core of everything we do. Your information is never shared without explicit consent.
Our Expert Team
Our firm combines seasoned Chartered Accountants with diverse specialists — delivering precise, reliable, and timely advisory across IFSCA, tax, and corporate law.
Leads income tax litigation, IFSCA advisory, and corporate law practice. 15+ years handling complex tax matters before ITAT and High Courts. Specialist in GIFT City IBU compliance and IFSCA regulatory framework.
chintan@cathakkar.inCA Arvind Thakkar
Senior Partner
Co-founder of the firm with deep expertise in statutory audits, income tax compliance, and financial advisory for corporates and HNIs across Gujarat and pan-India. Over two decades of professional excellence.
CA Ishani Sharma
Partner – IFSCA, IBU Audit & Transfer Pricing
Specializes in GIFT City IBU concurrent audit, IFSCA applications, transfer pricing, FEMA compliance, NRI taxation, and cross-border advisory.
Our team is based in Gandhinagar — minutes from GIFT City. Let's chart your path to going global.
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Get in Touch
CA Thakkar & Associates,
435-436, 4th Floor, Mall 1,
Above Levi's & Peter England and Midway Hotel,
Next to SBI & Subway, GH-O Circle,
Infocity, Gandhinagar – 382007, Gujarat
All Days: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Gandhinagar · Ahmedabad · GIFT City
Pan-India · NRI Clients Worldwide
