Why sellers need a Kochi GSTIN
GST is state-wise: if you store stock in Kerala (in an Amazon FBA / Flipkart FBF centre or your own warehouse), you need a Kerala GSTIN. Renting an office in Kochi just for registration is expensive and unnecessary — a virtual office gives you a verified Kochi address and the complete GST document set instead.
VPOB & APOB — how it works
- VPOB (Virtual Place of Business): your Launch My Office Kochi address (Panampilly Nagar) is used as the principal place of business to obtain the Kerala GSTIN.
- APOB (Additional Place of Business): once the GSTIN is live, we add your Amazon FBA / Flipkart FBF warehouse (or dark store) as an additional place so you can store and ship legally.
What you get
- Verified Kochi address (Panampilly Nagar) accepted by Amazon, Flipkart & Meesho
- Notarised NOC, registered Rent Agreement & matching Utility Bill
- Kerala GSTIN filing + APOB addition for your warehouse
- Physical-verification representation and mail handling
- In-house CA, CS & corporate lawyer
Step-by-step for Kochi sellers
- Get your Kochi VPOB — pick Panampilly Nagar and your plan.
- Receive documents — NOC, Rent Agreement, Utility Bill.
- File Kerala GST — our CA files and gets your GSTIN.
- Add APOB — we list your FBA/FBF warehouse (Kerala fulfilment centres serving Kochi and Ernakulam) as an additional place of business.
| Option | Typical yearly cost | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Kochi office | high rent + maintenance | 6–12 months |
| Launch My Office virtual office | ₹19,188/yr | ₹0 |
Get started in Kochi — from ₹19,188/year
Pick your Kochi address and let our in-house CA & CS handle the paperwork.
Kochi — FAQ
Can Amazon sellers use a virtual office in Kochi for GST?
Yes. A Kochi virtual office with a notarised NOC, registered Rent Agreement and matching Utility Bill is valid as a VPOB for Kerala GST registration, and is accepted by Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho.
What is the difference between VPOB and APOB?
VPOB is the virtual office address used to obtain the Kerala GSTIN; APOB is the warehouse or fulfilment centre added to that GSTIN so you can store and ship goods legally.
How much does it cost for sellers in Kochi?
From ₹19,188/year (≈₹1,599/month, billed annually) with zero deposit — far cheaper than renting an office in Kochi.
Can you add my Amazon FBA warehouse as APOB?
Yes. After your Kerala GSTIN is issued we add your Amazon FBA / Flipkart FBF warehouse (Kerala fulfilment centres serving Kochi and Ernakulam) as an Additional Place of Business.
Where is the Kochi address?
Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, Kerala 682036 — a verified commercial premises.