GIFT City fund structures for global and India-focused investment platforms.
Last Updated: April 2026
GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) is India's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), offering a unique onshore-offshore hybrid model combining India's legal certainty with international financial market flexibility.
Start your GIFT City fundGIFT City fund formation is the process of establishing an investment fund in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). GIFT City is India's only international financial centre, offering AIF Category I/II/III structures with significant tax benefits. Setup typically takes 4-8 weeks.
GIFT City at a Glance
About the Jurisdiction
GIFT City
GIFT City operates as a global financial hub with an independent regulatory and tax framework, offering foreign currency operations, tax incentives, and streamlined approvals.
Regulator
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
IFSCA provides a unified regulator for banking, capital markets, funds, and insurance within the IFSC, supporting multiple fund categories from venture capital to retail schemes.
Type of Fund
Common GIFT City fund types supported by Unefund
Venture Capital Schemes
Closed-Ended- •Targeted at accredited and sophisticated investors
- •Classified as Category I AIF for tax benefits
- •Flexible co-investment and deal structures
- •Filing/intimation-based launch framework
- •Suitable for innovation-driven strategies
Restricted Schemes
Open/Closed-Ended- •Designed for professional and accredited investors
- •Minimum investment typically USD 150,000
- •Can be open-ended or closed-ended
- •Supports PE, Private Credit, Hedge Funds, Derivatives
- •No full scheme authorisation required
Retail Schemes
Open-Ended- •Designed for retail investors and NRIs
- •Includes Mutual Funds, ETFs, Fund-of-Funds
- •Higher regulatory oversight and authorisation
- •Stricter disclosure and valuation rules
- •USD-denominated retail access from India
Family Investment Funds
Private Placement- •Restricted to family members and related entities
- •Highly flexible and confidential
- •Private placement framework
- •Light-touch regulatory approach
- •Ideal for wealth preservation
Our Approach
Structure is not a form. It is a system.
Unefund does not treat GIFT City funds as standalone legal entities. Each structure is designed to ensure the fund operates as part of a coherent institutional platform.
Important Note
GIFT City structures offer access to both Indian and global capital markets. Creating internationally credible and operationally scalable funds requires disciplined governance and compliance design.
Unefund's role is to ensure flexibility remains institutional.
Your Journey
From vision to launch
Initial discussion and alignment on objectives and strategy.
Why Unefund
A single orchestration layer for your GIFT City fund.
Single Coordination
One point of contact for your entire fund setup and operations.
Integrated Support
Fund setup and operational support working seamlessly together.
Regulatory Alignment
Strong compliance frameworks built into every structure.
Multi-Jurisdictional
Expertise across GIFT, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cayman, BVI, Luxembourg, and more.
Asset Class Experience
PE, VC, Hedge, Credit, Digital Assets, and Real Estate fund structures.
Technology-Enabled
Modern reporting and portal access for full transparency.
Transparent pricing — Cost-effective and predictable, with no hidden fees.
Why GIFT City
Benefits of the GIFT City jurisdiction
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Approximately 6–10 weeks, depending on documentation readiness and IFSCA processing timelines.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
No. Unefund acts as the central coordination point with all key service providers.
We follow a transparent and all-inclusive pricing structure with no hidden or unexpected charges.
Yes. Fund Management Entity (FME) registration and local presence are required for most structures.
Typical documentation includes: Incorporation documents; Constitutional documents (LPA / Trust Deed); Offering documents (PPM, Subscription Agreement, Risk Disclosures); Management and governance documents; AML and compliance policies; Service provider agreements.
Design your GIFT City fund structure with institutional clarity.
Structured. Integrated. Accountable.
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