Framework for enabling Ancillary services at IFSC notified



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A new framework has been established to allow ancillary service providers to operate within International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs). This initiative aims to bolster the development of financial products, services, and institutions by supporting essential professional services. The framework covers a range of activities including legal, auditing, accounting, consulting, and administrative support.

Considering the importance of professional and other service providers for the development of financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Services Centres (IFSC), a framework for enabling ancillary services has been notified.

The framework shall be applicable to ancillary service providers engaged in any one or more of the following activities:

Ancillary Services Framework Notified for IFSC
  1. Legal, Compliance and Secretarial;
  2. Auditing, Accounting, Bookkeeping and Taxation Services;
  3. Professional & Management Consulting Services;
  4. Administration,  Assets Management Support Services and Trusteeship Services;
  5. Any other services as approved by IFSCA from time to time.

The framework details the activities of permissible ancillary services, eligible entities, service recipients, etc. The detailed framework is available on the IFSCA website at the URL:  https://ifsca.gov.in/Circular

FAQ :

The framework aims to support the development of financial products, financial services, and financial institutions within IFSCs by enabling professional and other service providers.

The framework covers services such as Legal, Compliance and Secretarial; Auditing, Accounting, Bookkeeping and Taxation; Professional & Management Consulting; Administration, Assets Management Support, and Trusteeship Services, among others approved by IFSCA.

The framework is applicable to ancillary service providers engaged in one or more of the specified activities.

The detailed framework is available on the IFSCA website at https://ifsca.gov.in/Circular.




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