Setting up a Global Capability Center (GCC) is a powerful growth move—especially for product and platform companies looking to scale engineering, customer support, or operations globally.
But for mid-sized firms, the traditional GCC model often feels too heavy, too slow, and too risky.
- Legal entity setup? Time-consuming.
- Talent hiring at scale? Complex.
- Compliance, payroll, infra, tools, office space? Painful to manage remotely.
That’s why GCC-as-a-Service (GCCaaS) is emerging as the go-to model for fast-growing companies.
In this blog, we break down what GCC-as-a-Service actually means, how Employnova delivers it, and why it’s changing the game for digital-native firms looking to expand globally—without friction.
What Is GCC-as-a-Service?
GCC-as-a-Service is a turnkey, managed model that allows companies to build and operate a fully functional global center without setting up a legal entity or managing operations themselves.
Think of it like this:
You focus on delivery, culture, and team building.
We handle everything else—from sourcing and onboarding to infrastructure, compliance, and scalability.
Who Needs It?
GCCaaS is ideal for:
- Mid-sized product companies scaling fast but lacking global HR/ops bandwidth
- Startups entering Series C+ looking to build captive tech or support centers
- Enterprises testing GCC strategy in new geographies before going “full entity”
- Companies repatriating outsourced work and bringing it in-house
The Problem with the Traditional GCC Setup
| Challenge | Traditional GCC | GCC-as-a-Service |
| Legal Entity Setup | 3–6 months | Not required |
| Talent Hiring | Manual, fragmented | Fully managed |
| Infra & Office Space | High upfront capex | Pay-as-you-scale |
| Payroll & Compliance | Local expertise needed | Handled end-to-end |
| Culture & Engagement | Needs onsite team | Co-designed with you |
| Time to Scale | 9–12 months | 8–12 weeks |
What’s Included in Employnova’s GCC-as-a-Service Model?
- Strategy & Design
- GCC blueprint based on your growth, tech, and operating model
- Scope definition: roles, functions, skills, org structure
- Talent Engine
- Demand-based sourcing, assessments, onboarding
- Bench planning, retention programs, replacement SLAs
- Tech & Infra Setup
- Secure workspaces, devices, VDI/cloud infra
- Tooling support: Jira, GitHub, Slack, VPNs, CI/CD, etc.
- Operations & HR
- Payroll, contracts, labor law compliance
- Performance reviews, rewards, and engagement models
- Governance & Scale
- Delivery dashboards, SLA monitoring, cadence calls
- Structured scale plans (from 10 to 100+ FTEs)
- Transition Models
- Optional BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model
- Support for eventual entity setup or in-house takeover
What Are the Business Benefits?
- Speed: Go live in weeks, not months
- Simplicity: One partner, all-inclusive execution
- Control: You retain delivery ownership and cultural alignment
- Compliance: All local legal, financial, and tax frameworks handled
- Flexibility: Scale up or down as needed, zero overhead
- Future-Ready: Easy transition to BOT or own entity later
Case Snapshot
A Berlin-based SaaS platform with 150 employees wanted to set up a product engineering hub in India.
Within 10 weeks, Employnova helped them launch a 30-member team, including:
- Frontend, backend, DevOps engineers
- A local Scrum Master and Delivery Lead
- Dedicated workspace and remote access via secure VDI
- 100% compliance with Indian labor laws
The result? Faster release cycles, 40% cost optimization, and a thriving hybrid culture.
Myth: “GCCaaS Means I’ll Lose Control.”
Reality: GCCaaS is designed to give you more control—you own the team culture, roadmap, and delivery outcomes.
We simply remove the operational burden, risk, and red tape.
Think of us as your local co-founder—building your team with speed, structure, and precision.
The Future of GCCs is Modular, Not Monolithic
Enterprises don’t want fixed structures anymore. They want flexible, agile operating models that evolve with their strategy.
That’s why GCC-as-a-Service is the new standard—especially for mid-sized firms who want:
- Lower setup friction
- Faster time to value
- Global capability without global chaos
Final Word: Build Fast, Scale Smart, Stay Focused
If your company is ready to build its global engine—without getting bogged down by logistics—GCC-as-a-Service is your fastest path forward.
At Employnova, we’ve helped SaaS firms, fintech startups, and platform companies across Europe, the Middle East, and North America build high-performing GCCs in record time.
Let’s make your global ambitions real—without losing focus on your product, customers, and culture.