FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about VPPoB and APoB

What is VPPoB?

Virtual Principal Place of Business (VPPoB) is a virtual rented commercial place where sellers can get registered to start a business in a new state where they do not have a GSTIN. This PPoB, for all purposes, will be a virtual office for the seller.

Why is VPPoB Important?

VPPoB is a rented commercial place where sellers can get registered to start a business in a new state where they do not have a GSTIN. This PPoB, for all purposes, will be a virtual office for the seller.

VPPoB allows you to obtain a GSTIN in a new state where you do not have a physical presence. In order to avail FBA services from Amazon, you are required to have a PPoB in the state and add the Amazon fulfilment centre address as the APoB address to your GST certificate so that you can ship your inventory directly to the Amazon fulfilment centres in such state.

Why is it important for sellers to get a VPPoB registration done?

VPPoB allows you to obtain a GSTIN in a new state where you do not have a physical presence. In order to avail FBA services from Amazon, you are required to have a Principal Place of Business (PPoB) in the state and add the Amazon fulfilment centre address as the Additional Place of Business (APoB) address to your GST certificate so that you can ship your inventory directly to the Amazon fulfilment centres in such state.

When I apply for VPPoB, can I get registered for APoB simultaneously?

Yes, while applying for a new state GST registration, in your application, you can add the respective state Amazon fulfilment centre as your additional place of business (APoB) simultaneously.

What is a Virtual Office Address for GST Registration or VPOB?

In Simple Words, Virtual Address is a physical address that can be used for all business correspondence and mails. Today eCommerce Sellers need a Virtual Office Address to Store and Sell their Products in Multiple Fulfillment Centre's, This will help Amazon and Flipkart Sellers grow their Sales and Reach by Providing their customers with Fast Delivery.

Can a GST number be obtained on a Virtual Office Address?

Yes, GST number can be obtained with a Virtual Office. Address Proof, Agreement and NOC from legal owner is provided.

How many Amazon FC's are there in India?

Currently Amazon has 40+ Fulfillment Centre's in India. Click here to know more

What are the documents required for the VPoB (Virtual Place of Business)?

Nature of Document	Proprietorship	Partnership	Private Limited
PAN	Yes	Yes	Yes
Address Proof	Yes	Yes (of Partner)	Yes (of Director)
Photograph	Yes	Yes (of Partner)	Yes (of Director)
Cancelled Cheque	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOA, AOA, COI	No	No	Yes
Board Resolution	No	No	Yes
Authorised Signatory Letter	No	Yes	Yes
Partnership Deed	No	Yes	No

What is a Virtual Office Address for GST Registration or VPOB?

A virtual office address, also known as a virtual place of business (VPOB), is a mailing address provided by a virtual office provider for a business to use as its registered address for GST registration. A virtual office address can be used by businesses that operate remotely, do not have a physical office space in different states.

When a business registers for GST, it must provide a valid address as its registered address. This address is used by the government for communication and correspondence related to the business's GST registration and compliance. A virtual office address can be used as the registered address for GST registration.

Is the Rent Agreement Notarized or Registered?

The Type of Rent Agreement varies from state to state on the basis of GST Requirements. We provide Sellers with a 11 Month Registered Rent Agreement in Maharashtra State whereas other states Accept 11 Months Notarised Agreement.

Can we Renew the Rent Agreement?

Yes, you can Renew the Rent Agreement at the same Principle Place of Business

What are the benefits of using a virtual office for GST registration?

Using a virtual office for GST registration can provide several benefits, including:

Flexibility: A virtual office allows businesses to register for GST in any state without the need of physical visit and add as many warehouses as required for Amazon/Flipkart F
Privacy: A virtual office provides a separate mailing address for business correspondence.
Professionalism: A virtual office can provide a prestigious business address, which can enhance a company's reputation and credibility.
Cost-effective: A virtual office can be more cost-effective than leasing or purchasing a physical office space.
Convenience: A virtual office can provide various services, such as mail and package handling, call answering, and meeting room booking, which can help businesses save time and resources.

How to get a virtual office for GST registration?

Getting a virtual office is no hassle now. You can take the help of VPPoB service provider like us, we can register GST in 12 states at affordable charges, and for that, you need to contact us and get a quote for the states where you want to have a virtual office for GST, and then we proceed further for GST registration with the help of virtual office, and then we add warehouses additional place of business. This whole process typically takes 7 to 8 business days.

Get Virtual Office for GST Registration

If you're an ecommerce seller or startup looking to sell or grow your business on Amazon/Flipkart, one of the necessary steps is to obtain Amazon FBA services. In order to do this, you will need to obtain a GSTIN from the appropriate state.

Amazon will require your APoB (Additional Place of Business) so that you can access Amazon FBA in Different States. But if you don't have a physical presence in that state, you won't be able to provide a physical address. In this case, you can get a Virtual Office Registration or VPPoB.