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VPOB — Virtual Place of Business for e-commerce sellers

What a VPOB is, why marketplaces require it, what's included, which states, pricing, and how it works step by step.

By the Launch My Office team · Updated 2026-06-27 · 6 min read

A VPOB (Virtual Place of Business) is a verified virtual office address used to obtain a GSTIN in a state where you have no physical office. It is the standard, legal way for Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho sellers to register GST in a new state and store stock at that state's fulfilment centre — without signing an expensive lease.

A VPOB gives you a compliant state GST address with a notarised NOC, registered Rent Agreement and matching Utility Bill, so you can get a fresh GSTIN and list a marketplace warehouse as your APOB.

Why marketplaces require a VPOB

Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho only let you store and ship inventory from a fulfilment centre in a state where you hold a valid GSTIN, with that centre listed as an Additional Place of Business (APOB). To get the GSTIN without renting an office there, sellers use a VPOB address.

What you get with a VPOB

VPOB vs APOB

VPOB gets you a GSTIN in a new state. APOB adds a warehouse or fulfilment centre to a GSTIN you already hold. Most sellers need both, in sequence — see VPOB vs APOB.

Which states

VPOB and APOB are available across all 28 Indian states. Our own inspection-ready spaces are live in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam (Vizag); other states are handled on request.

Pricing

VPOB plans start at ₹15,290/yr per state with the full document set; faster turnaround and dedicated support on higher tiers. See the full cost breakdown.

How it works

  1. Pick the state where you need a GSTIN.
  2. Get your VPOB address and document set.
  3. Our CA files the GST application; you receive the GSTIN (REG-06).
  4. Add the marketplace fulfilment centre as an APOB.
  5. Inbound inventory and start selling.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a VPOB in GST?

A VPOB (Virtual Place of Business) is a verified virtual office address used to obtain a GSTIN in a state where you have no physical office, backed by a notarised NOC, registered Rent Agreement and matching Utility Bill.

Is a VPOB legal for GST registration?

Yes. Using a virtual office address as a VPOB for GST registration is permitted under the GST framework when the documents are genuine and the provider supports any physical verification.

Why do Amazon and Flipkart need a VPOB?

Marketplaces only let you store and ship from a fulfilment centre in a state where you hold a GSTIN, with that centre listed as an APOB. A VPOB gives you the state GSTIN without renting an office.

How much does a VPOB cost?

VPOB plans start at ₹15,290/yr per state and include the full GST document set. Higher tiers add faster turnaround and dedicated support.

What is the difference between VPOB and APOB?

A VPOB gets you a GSTIN in a new state; an APOB adds a warehouse or fulfilment centre to a GSTIN you already hold. Most sellers need both, in sequence.

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