Published by iValuePlus Services on August 5, 2025

How Setting Up an ODC in India Reduces Costs by 40% for Dubai Companies

Dubai startups and enterprises are accelerating their digital transformation, and with this surge comes a critical decision—how to scale fast without blowing up costs. The answer for many? Setting up an ODC in India.

Over the past 5 years, India has not just proven itself as the global tech powerhouse but also as the most cost-effective offshore development destination. This article explores how Dubai companies are reducing costs by up to 40% while improving output and speed by establishing ODCs in India.

What Is an ODC (Offshore Development Centre)?

An Offshore Development Centre is a dedicated, remote team set up in another country, typically managed through a vendor, that operates like your in-house team. It provides:

Access to skilled tech talent

Custom-built teams for your projects

Full control with low operational responsibility

Long-term cost efficiency

For Dubai companies, India is the ideal location thanks to its cost-effectiveness, large English-speaking workforce, and mature IT ecosystem.

Why Dubai Companies Are Looking to India for ODC Setup

Key Drivers:

Rising tech salaries and real estate costs in UAE

Talent shortages in specific tech stacks

Need to scale faster with reduced compliance burden

Cost control without compromising on quality

India offers a mature outsourcing model with a wide range of skilled professionals in AI, ML, DevOps, cloud, mobile, and enterprise software.

Cost Breakdown: Setting Up an ODC in India vs. UAE

Component	India (ODC)	Dubai (In-House)
Developer Salary	$18,000–$25,000/year	$45,000–$65,000/year
Infrastructure Costs	Minimal (Shared/Remote)	High (Office Lease, Hardware)
Recruitment Costs	Included in ODC setup	High (Agency, Ads, Time)
Employee Benefits & Taxes	Significantly lower	Up to 35–40% of salary
HR/Admin/IT Support	Managed by vendor	Internal team required

Estimated total cost savings: 35–45%

How iValuePlus Simplifies ODC Setup for Dubai Businesses

iValuePlus offers an end-to-end ODC setup service designed for global teams, especially UAE-based companies.

Here’s how we help:

Rapid onboarding in <30 days

Dedicated, project-matched talent pool

Complete compliance handling (taxes, labour laws, etc.)

Transparent pricing with no hidden costs

Scalable model expand or downsize with ease

You don’t just save money you save time, effort, and risk.

Real-World Insight

A leading Dubai-based e-commerce company partnered with iValuePlus to set up a 12-member offshore team in India.

Before ODC Setup:

Hiring delays up to 3 months

Monthly burn rate: $80,000

DevOps & QA roles unfilled for weeks

After ODC Setup with iValuePlus:

Team ramp-up in 21 days

Monthly burn rate: $46,000

41% cost savings

25% faster project delivery

Key Advantages of Setting Up an ODC in India for Dubai Firms

Massive Cost Savings

Time Zone Compatibility

24/7 Development Cycles

Access to 5M+ IT professionals

English fluency & cultural synergy

Reduced legal & payroll burden

Compliance & Risk Handling: We've Got You Covered

Many Dubai firms worry about tax laws, employee contracts, and legal risk in another country. That’s where ODC vendors like iValuePlus make the difference.

We handle:

Local legal compliance

Employee contracts & benefits

Data security & IP protection

Exit clauses & contract flexibility

Our Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model also offers you the option to own the ODC after it stabilizes.

What Kind of Companies Should Set Up an ODC in India?

Tech startups looking to scale affordably

E-commerce & SaaS platforms needing fast iterations

Fintech firms with strict compliance requirements

Established enterprises seeking long-term offshoring partners

How to Get Started with iValuePlus

Setting up an ODC in India with us is as simple as:

Discovery & Requirement Analysis

Team Design & Skill Mapping

Infrastructure & Process Setup

Hiring & Onboarding

Start Development & Optimization

Want a free consultation? Contact us today!

Conclusion

If you’re a Dubai-based company trying to scale tech without compromising quality or budget, setting up an ODC in India is your competitive edge. With cost savings reaching up to 40%, streamlined compliance, and world-class talent, this is the future of smart, scalable tech operations.

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iValuePlus Services

iValuePlus is a one-stop solution to address all your needs to access, build and grow your business in the Indian market which is cost-effective & has a huge talent pool. Established in 2019 as a ‘Business Solution provider', our team has delivered successful growth projects in the international market. Our services include setting up ODC (offshore development center), Staff Augmentation, Talent Acquisition, Digital Marketing, in the IT/ITES domain.