GST Registration for Foreigners & Non-Resident Taxpayers
If you're a foreign company, NRI or non-resident taxable person doing business or supplying services in India, we handle your GST registration end to end.
Starting at ₹4,999*What Is GST Registration for Foreigners?
A Non-Resident Taxable Person (NRTP) — someone who occasionally supplies goods or services in India without a fixed place of business here — must register under GST before commencing such supplies, and unlike resident taxpayers, must deposit an advance tax equivalent to estimated liability at the time of applying. Foreign providers of digital services to Indian consumers — software, e-books, cloud services, online advertising — fall under a separate OIDAR (Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval) registration category, with its own compliance rules even without a physical Indian presence. Both registration types are typically valid for 90 days and can be extended once. We assess which category applies to you, prepare documentation, calculate the advance deposit, and help appoint a local authorised representative where needed.
Who Should Use This Service
Foreign companies making occasional taxable supplies in India without a fixed establishment.
NRIs and non-resident individuals conducting taxable business activity in India.
Overseas digital service providers supplying OIDAR services to Indian consumers.
Event organisers or exhibitors from abroad participating in exhibitions or trade fairs in India.
What's Included
NRTP Registration
For those making occasional taxable supplies in India without a fixed place of business.
OIDAR Registration
For foreign providers of online information and database access/retrieval services to Indian consumers.
Advance Tax Deposit Guidance
NRTPs must deposit estimated tax liability upfront — we calculate and guide you through this.
Local Authorised Representative
Support appointing an authorised signatory based in India.
Documents Required
Passport or foreign company registration proof — for identification.
Authorised signatory's PAN and Aadhaar (if India-based) or passport.
Bank account details — Indian, if available, for advance tax deposit and refunds.
Business proof — self-declaration, invitation letter or event/exhibition details, as applicable.
How It Works
Assess Your Case
We identify whether NRTP or OIDAR registration applies to you.
Documentation
Passport, business proof and authorised signatory documents are collected.
Application & Advance Deposit
We file your registration and calculate the advance tax deposit required.
GSTIN Issued
You receive your GST registration number, valid for the specified period.
Timeline
Non-resident GST registration is typically completed within 3–5 working days once documentation and the advance tax deposit are ready. The registration is valid for 90 days from the effective date and can be extended once before expiry.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
Applying without appointing a valid authorised signatory/tax representative based in India.
Letting the 90-day NRTP registration validity lapse without applying for extension before it expires.
Underestimating the advance tax deposit required at the time of NRTP registration.
Confusing NRTP and OIDAR registration, which follow different compliance and filing processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a non-resident GST registration valid?
Typically 90 days from the effective date of registration, extendable once for a further period by filing an application before expiry.
Do I need an Indian bank account?
Non-resident taxable persons generally need to make the advance tax deposit through the GST portal, and having an Indian bank account can simplify ongoing compliance and refund processing.
What is OIDAR and does it apply to me?
OIDAR (Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval) covers digital services like software downloads, e-books, cloud services and online advertising delivered to Indian consumers — if this describes your business, special registration rules apply even without a physical presence in India.
What is an advance tax deposit for NRTPs?
A Non-Resident Taxable Person must deposit an amount equivalent to their estimated tax liability for the registration period at the time of applying, before a GSTIN is issued.
Who needs a local authorised representative?
Non-resident taxpayers and NRTPs without a fixed place of business in India typically need to appoint an authorised signatory based in India to handle filings and departmental correspondence.
How long is an NRTP GST registration valid?
A Non-Resident Taxable Person registration is valid for 90 days from the effective date, or the period specified in the application, and can be extended once before expiry.
What is OIDAR under GST?
OIDAR (Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval) registration applies to foreign suppliers of digital services like software, e-books or streaming to Indian consumers, with a simplified compliance regime distinct from NRTP.