Documents Required for Non-Resident Taxable Person GST Registration

6 documents5–7 working days after documents and the advance deposit are ready; apply at least 5 days before you start business in India

Non-Resident Taxable Person GST Registration is granted on the strength of the papers you file with it, so a complete set at the start is the difference between 5–7 working days after documents and the advance deposit are ready; apply at least 5 days before you start business in india and a query that sends the application back. Below is every document our team needs from you, what each one is for, and how to get it to us. You upload all of it in your Fastlegal dashboard — nothing is couriered, and nothing is payable while you gather it.

Checklist: 6 documents for non-resident taxable person gst registration

1
Passport of the applicant (for an individual) or incorporation certificate / tax registration of the foreign business
2
Details and PAN of the authorised signatory resident in India, with a signed authorisation letter
3
Passport-size photograph of the applicant or authorised signatory
4
Proof of your overseas business address
5
Details of the planned supplies in India: event, contract or invoice estimates and expected dates
6
Indian bank account details, if available, for the deposit and any refund

Government fees payable alongside

Advance GST deposit equal to your estimated tax liability is payable to the government before registration is granted. These go to the department at actuals and are shown to you before they are paid; our professional fee is quoted separately once we have seen your case.

What we file with them

Assessment of whether NRTP registration applies to your planned activity
Preparation and filing of Form GST REG-09 (NRTP application) at least 5 days before business starts
Guidance on the Indian authorised signatory and their PAN requirement
Computation of the estimated tax liability and assistance with the advance deposit
Monthly GSTR-5 return filing for the period of registration
Application for extension of the registration period, if needed
Guidance on refund of any unused advance deposit after the final return

How to submit your documents

1
Start it online: Order NRTP registration and hand it to our team at least two weeks before your activity in India.
2
Upload documents in your dashboard: Upload your passport or business registration, authorised signatory details and an estimate of planned sales to your Fastlegal dashboard.
3
We apply and arrange the deposit: We file REG-09 on the GST portal, guide you through the advance tax deposit, and respond to any queries from the GST officer.
4
Track & download: Track the application in your dashboard, download the temporary registration certificate, and send us monthly sales data for GSTR-5.

Scans or clear phone photographs are fine for every item above. Documents live in your private vault, are served only to your signed-in account and the team working on your file, and you can delete anything you uploaded.

Document questions for non-resident taxable person gst registration

How early do I need to apply?

Under current GST rules the application must be made at least 5 days before you start business in India. Because we also need your authorised signatory, documents and deposit in place, we recommend starting about two to three weeks before your event or contract begins.

Do I need to travel to India or appoint someone there?

You do not need to travel. However, the application is made through an authorised signatory in India who holds an Indian PAN, and most applicants appoint a representative for this. Documents can be signed abroad and uploaded digitally.

Got your documents together?

Hand non-resident taxable person gst registration to our team and upload them straight away. We confirm a fixed fee once we have seen what is involved — nothing is charged until you approve it.

Not sure which documents apply to you?