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GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTRE

Build Your Own GCC in Sri Lanka.

Establish a wholly-owned Global Capability Centre with full IP control, institutional knowledge retention, and access to Sri Lanka's top 5% engineering talent at 40–60% lower cost than Western in-house teams.

Start Your GCC JourneyWhy Sri Lanka
WHY A GCC

Own Your Engineering Future

A GCC gives you the strategic advantage of a fully captive offshore centre: not outsourcing, but true ownership.

01

Full IP & Operational Control

Unlike outsourcing, a GCC is your wholly-owned subsidiary. You retain 100% intellectual property ownership, direct management authority, and complete visibility into engineering processes and output.

02

Strategic Innovation Hub

Transform your offshore centre from a cost-saving back office into a strategic R&D engine driving AI, product engineering, data platforms, and digital transformation initiatives.

03

40–60% Long-Term Cost Savings

Sri Lankan engineering talent delivers Silicon Valley-grade output at 40–60% lower total cost of ownership than US, UK, or Australian in-house teams, without sacrificing quality or speed.

MODEL COMPARISON

GCC vs ODC vs Staff Augmentation

FeatureGCC (Captive)ODC (Managed)Staff Augmentation
Ownership & Control100% wholly-owned subsidiaryPartner-managed, shared governanceIndividual contractor management
Setup Timeline12–18 months (entity + buildout)30–60 days (partner handles infra)7–14 days (individual onboarding)
Initial Investment$2M–$5M (entity, office, legal)$200K+ (managed setup)Per-resource monthly fee
IP Ownership100% direct assignment100% via contractual transfer100% via contractor agreement
Scalability50–500+ engineers over time5–50 engineers, flexible1–10 individuals on demand
Best ForEnterprise-scale, long-term strategyMid-size teams, product deliverySkill gaps, short-term projects
SETUP ROADMAP

Your GCC in Four Phases

01
Weeks 1–4

Discovery & Feasibility

We assess your business objectives, define the GCC scope, evaluate talent requirements, and produce a comprehensive feasibility report covering legal, financial, and operational dimensions.

  • Business case & ROI projection
  • Legal entity structure recommendation
  • Talent landscape analysis
  • Risk assessment & mitigation plan
02
Weeks 5–12

Entity Formation & Compliance

We handle BOI application, company registration, banking setup, and all statutory compliance (including EPF/ETF, labour law, and data protection) so you can focus on strategy.

  • BOI Section 17 agreement & tax incentives
  • Company registration & banking
  • Employment contracts & HR policies
  • Data protection & IP assignment frameworks
03
Weeks 8–16

Talent Acquisition & Buildout

Parallel to entity formation, we begin recruiting through our 4-stage vetting process, securing Grade-A office space, setting up MDM-secured workstations, and configuring VPN/Zero-Trust infrastructure.

  • Senior engineer recruitment & vetting
  • Office fit-out & IT infrastructure
  • MDM, VPN & security configuration
  • Onboarding playbook & culture alignment
04
Week 16+

Operational Launch & Handover

Your GCC is fully operational. We transfer management to your leadership team, provide ongoing advisory support, and help you scale from initial pod to multi-team delivery centre.

  • Sprint kickoff & delivery ceremonies
  • Management handover & documentation
  • Ongoing scaling & advisory support
  • Quarterly business reviews & optimization
150,000+
IT Professionals
Active in Sri Lanka's technology sector
92%
English Literacy
British STEM curriculum heritage
$5B
IT Export Target
Government goal by 2030 (DIGIECON-2030)
GMT+5:30
Follow-the-Sun
4–6h overlap with US/UK/EU teams
START YOUR GCC

Ready to build your own capability centre?

Schedule a strategic consultation with our GCC Advisory Team to evaluate feasibility, timeline, and projected ROI for your Sri Lanka operations.

2-week risk-free trial · 100% Client IP ownership.
Full feasibility report within 2 weeks
BOI application & entity setup support included