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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.

By the Launch My Office team · Updated 2026-06-22 · 6 min read

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

The setup, end to end

  1. Pick your city/state and a virtual office address.
  2. We send the verified document pack — notarised NOC, registered rent agreement and a matching utility bill — usually the same business day.
  3. Our in-house CA files your GST application; you get the GSTIN.
  4. We add your warehouse or fulfilment centre as an APOB, and you're live.
Your GSTIN on the Bill of Entry must match the entity claiming the import IGST credit — the most common reason that credit gets stuck.

What it costs

Plans start at ₹15,290/yr (Starter), with Pro (₹25,490/yr) and Ultra Pro (₹35,690/yr) for faster turnaround and dedicated CA & CS support — no deposit, no lease. See plans and pricing.

Need this done for you?

Our in-house CA & CS team set up your virtual office, VPOB and GST end to end — from ₹15,290/yr.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Talk to an expert

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Leave your details and our in-house CA & CS team will call you back — usually within a few business hours. No spam, no obligation.

  • ✓ Free consultation on VPOB, APOB & GST
  • ✓ Transparent pricing from ₹15,290/yr
  • ✓ Same-day document pack on most plans

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