GST Registration for Foreigners
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Foreign businesses supplying goods or services in India may need a GST registration, and non-resident suppliers have special rules. CASYST guides you through the registration for non-resident taxable persons and online service providers, including the local documentation.
What is GST Registration for Foreigners?
A non-resident taxable person is someone who occasionally supplies goods or services in India without a fixed place of business. Such persons generally must register before they begin business and make an advance tax deposit. Foreign suppliers of online information and database access services to Indian consumers follow a separate registration process.
Documentation such as a passport or overseas tax identity, an Indian authorised signatory and a local address is usually needed.
Who needs GST Registration for Foreigners?
- Foreign companies supplying goods or services in India
- Overseas suppliers of online services to Indian consumers
- Non-resident businesses attending trade shows or short projects
- Foreign businesses setting up an Indian presence
Benefits of GST Registration for Foreigners
Legal compliance
Operate lawfully as a foreign supplier.
Input credit access
Claim credit where eligible.
Local representation
We coordinate with an Indian authorised signatory.
Correct classification
We determine the right registration type.
End-to-end help
From documents to the certificate.
Eligibility
- Non-resident taxable persons supplying goods or services in India
- Suppliers of online information and database access to Indian consumers
- Passport or overseas identity proof and business proof
- An Indian authorised signatory
Documents required
- Passport or overseas company identity document
- Business registration proof from the home country
- Proof of overseas address
- Details of the Indian authorised signatory
- Bank account details
- Estimated turnover and details of supplies in India
GST Registration for Foreigners process
- 1Step 1
Assess the registration type
We decide between a regular, non-resident or OIDAR registration.
- 2Step 2
Collect documents
We collect and verify foreign and Indian documents.
- 3Step 3
Appoint an authorised signatory
We help you identify a suitable Indian signatory.
- 4Step 4
File the application
We file the registration on the GST portal.
- 5Step 5
Advance tax deposit
Where applicable, we help with the advance tax payment.
- 6Step 6
Registration issued
You receive the GST certificate.
After registration
- Make the advance tax deposit where required
- File returns as applicable to your type
- Keep the registration valid or extend it
- Issue compliant invoices
- Close the registration when you stop supplying
Non-resident vs OIDAR registration
| Point | Non-resident taxable person | OIDAR supplier |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Occasional supplier in India | Online information and database access to Indian consumers |
| Registration | Before starting business | Simplified registration |
| Advance deposit | Required | Not required in the same way |
Validity
A non-resident taxable person registration is valid for a limited period and can be extended on application before it expires.
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GST Registration for Foreigners cost
Our GST Registration for Foreigners package starts from ₹1,499. Government fees, stamp duty and other statutory charges are separate and depend on your state and the exact filing involved. We give you a clear, itemised quote before we start, with no hidden charges.
Get a QuoteGST Registration for Foreigners checklist
- Assess the registration type
- Collect documents
- Appoint an authorised signatory
- File the application
- Advance tax deposit
- Registration issued
Frequently asked questions
A person who occasionally supplies goods or services in India without a fixed place of business or residence.
Yes, for non-resident taxable persons an advance of the estimated tax liability is generally required.
It is generally valid for a limited period and can be extended.
Suppliers of online information and database access to Indian non-taxable recipients generally must register.
Yes, an authorised signatory in India is usually required.
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