GST registration for a cloud kitchen (2026)
Why GST and FSSAI are both mandatory for Swiggy & Zomato, the GST rate, the documents, and how to register kitchens across cities.
A cloud kitchen must register for GST to list on Swiggy or Zomato — both are e-commerce operators, so GST is compulsory from day one regardless of turnover — and must also hold an FSSAI food licence. Standalone restaurant service is taxed at 5% GST (without input tax credit).
What a cloud kitchen needs
- GSTIN — compulsory to onboard Swiggy / Zomato.
- FSSAI registration / licence — basic registration under ₹12 lakh turnover, State Licence above it.
- A business address with documents — your kitchen premises or a virtual office for the registered address.
- Bank account proof.
GST rate for cloud kitchens
| Supply | GST |
|---|---|
| Standalone restaurant / cloud kitchen service | 5% (no input tax credit) |
| Aggregator-collected supplies (Swiggy/Zomato) | Platform pays 5% under RCM; you still need a GSTIN |
Documents required
- Owner's PAN and Aadhaar (or firm/company docs)
- Photograph and business address proof (utility bill + NOC/Rent Agreement, or virtual office set)
- FSSAI application details — kitchen layout, food categories
- Bank proof
Multiple kitchens or cities
Running kitchens in more than one state? GST is state-wise — you need a GSTIN in each state. Use a VPOB to register in a new state and add each kitchen or storage point as an APOB on that GSTIN.
Step-by-step
- Get your address documents ready (premises or virtual office).
- File GST registration (REG-01) and complete verification.
- Apply for FSSAI registration or State Licence.
- Onboard Swiggy / Zomato with your GSTIN and FSSAI number.
- Add extra kitchens as APOB and expand to new states with VPOB.
What it costs
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Does a cloud kitchen need GST registration?
Yes. To list on Swiggy or Zomato a cloud kitchen must have a GSTIN, because aggregators are e-commerce operators and GST is compulsory from day one regardless of turnover.
Do I need FSSAI as well as GST for a cloud kitchen?
Yes. A cloud kitchen needs both a GSTIN and an FSSAI food licence — basic FSSAI registration below ₹12 lakh turnover, or a State Licence above it — to operate legally and onboard aggregators.
What is the GST rate for a cloud kitchen?
Standalone restaurant and cloud kitchen service is taxed at 5% GST without input tax credit. For orders through Swiggy/Zomato, the platform discharges 5% GST, but you still need your own GSTIN.
Can I use a virtual office for a cloud kitchen's GST address?
Yes, a virtual office can be used as the registered/correspondence address for GST, with the notarised NOC, Rent Agreement and Utility Bill. Your actual cooking happens at the kitchen you declare.
How do I register a cloud kitchen in multiple cities?
GST is state-wise, so you need a GSTIN per state. Use a VPOB to register in each new state and add every kitchen or storage location as an APOB on that state's GSTIN.
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