Virtual office & GST for Importers
A practical, no-nonsense guide for importers: how to get a GST address without a lease, where to register, and the category rules that actually apply to you.
Importing to sell in India is a paperwork chain: IEC, customs duty, GST where you store stock. A virtual office anchors the address for all of it without a lease.
Where you need to register
GST follows your stock, not your home. If you store inventory in a state — your own godown or a marketplace fulfilment centre — you need a GSTIN there. A virtual office (VPOB) gives you that address without renting space, and each warehouse is added as an APOB. Not sure how many you need? The multi-state GST checker works it out in a couple of minutes.
Importer specifics
- Get your IEC first — the virtual office address works for it.
- Model landed cost with the import duty calculator; remember import IGST is creditable.
- Register GST where your imported stock is stored.
- Keep your Bill of Entry GSTIN correct so import IGST credit flows.
The setup, end to end
- Pick your city/state and a virtual office address.
- We send the verified document pack — notarised NOC, registered rent agreement and a matching utility bill — usually the same business day.
- Our in-house CA files your GST application; you get the GSTIN.
- We add your warehouse or fulfilment centre as an APOB, and you're live.
What it costs
Plans start at ₹19,188/yr. See plans and pricing.
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Our in-house CA & CS team set up your virtual office, VPOB and GST end to end — ₹19,188/yr.
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What do importers need besides GST?
An IEC to import, and customs duty paid at the port. Import IGST is creditable if your GSTIN is correctly recorded on the Bill of Entry.
Can I use a virtual office for this business?
Yes. A virtual office (VPOB) is valid for GST when backed by a notarised NOC, registered rent agreement and matching utility bill, with your warehouse added as an APOB.
How many GST registrations will I need?
Only where you store stock. Many sellers need just one to start and add states as they grow — check the multi-state GST checker.
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- ✓ Free consultation on VPOB, APOB & GST
- ✓ Transparent pricing ₹19,188/yr
- ✓ Same-day document pack on most plans