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OIDAR GST Return Filing — Yearly Plan for Companies from Germany

Monthly GSTR-5A preparation, IGST computation and payment support for registered foreign digital service providers.

  • Extraction of Indian supplies from your monthly sales export
  • Conversion of foreign-currency receipts into INR at the prescribed rates
  • Computation of IGST payable for the month
  • Preparation and filing of GSTR-5A
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About OIDAR GST Return Filing — Yearly Plan

Once registered under OIDAR, a foreign supplier must file Form GSTR-5A every month, reporting supplies made to unregistered persons in India and paying the IGST due, even in months with no sales. The return needs a reliable split of Indian customers from your global sales data and conversion of foreign-currency receipts into rupees. Upload your monthly sales report to the Fastlegal dashboard and our team prepares, reconciles and files the return and guides the tax payment. For companies and individuals in Germany, Fastlegal runs the entire process remotely: your documents are apostilled in Germany, we prepare and file everything with the Indian authorities, and you track each step — and pay — from your dashboard in Berlin hours.

From Germany to India: what to know

  • GST is paid in Indian rupees; a German company can pay from abroad through its Indian bank account or an authorised representative. Tax invoices to Indian customers must show the Indian GSTIN, not the Germany tax number.
  • Our working hours (10am–7pm IST) are roughly 5:30 am–2:30 pm in Berlin. We schedule calls inside that overlap or at a time that suits you.
  • Fees are invoiced in INR and can be paid by EUR card (your bank converts) or by wire transfer to our Indian bank account.

What's included

  • Extraction of Indian supplies from your monthly sales export
  • Conversion of foreign-currency receipts into INR at the prescribed rates
  • Computation of IGST payable for the month
  • Preparation and filing of GSTR-5A
  • Guidance on remitting tax through the GST portal from abroad
  • Nil return filing in months with no Indian supplies
  • Reminders before each due date and a filed-return archive in your dashboard

Documents required

  • Monthly sales export from your billing system showing customer country and amounts
  • Invoice or receipt-level data for Indian customers
  • Refunds or credit notes issued to Indian customers during the month
  • GST portal login credentials or authorisation of your representative
  • Payment confirmation for the tax remitted
Transparent pricing

One fixed professional fee, inclusive of GST, agreed with you before any work starts — no hourly billing, no surprises, and nothing charged until you approve it. IGST, late fee and interest, if any, payable to the government at actuals.

How it works

1

Order & pay online

Subscribe to monthly OIDAR return filing and pay online in INR or by international card.

2

Upload documents in your dashboard

Upload your monthly sales export and any credit notes to your Fastlegal dashboard before the agreed cut-off date.

3

We prepare and file GSTR-5A

We identify Indian supplies, compute IGST, prepare the return and file it on the GST portal after your confirmation.

4

Track & download

Track filing status and download the filed GSTR-5A and challan from your dashboard each month.

Get OIDAR GST Return Filing — Yearly Plan done — fully online

Documents apostilled or notarised in your country • We liaise with RBI, MCA and GST authorities • Track everything from your dashboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to come to India for OIDAR Returns?↓

No. Everything is done remotely for clients in Germany. Signatures are handled with digital signature certificates and apostilled documents; we represent you before the Indian authorities.

How are my Germany documents legalised for India?↓

Germany is party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so each document is notarised and then apostilled by the competent authority in Germany. India accepts apostilled documents without further embassy attestation. We send you a checklist of exactly which documents need this.

Can I pay from Germany?↓

Yes. You pay in INR by international card (EUR is converted by your bank) or by wire transfer; the GST invoice appears in your dashboard immediately.

When can we talk?↓

Our team works 10am–7pm IST, which is about 5:30 am–2:30 pm in Berlin. Book a call inside that window or tell us a time that suits you.

When is GSTR-5A due?↓

Under current rules GSTR-5A is due by the 20th of the month following the tax period. We ask for your data a few days earlier so the return can be reviewed and filed in time.

Do I have to file if I had no sales in India in a month?↓

Yes. A nil return must be filed for every month the registration is active. Our monthly plan covers nil returns as well.

How do I pay the tax from outside India?↓

Tax is paid into the electronic cash ledger on the GST portal. Foreign suppliers typically pay through the portal's international payment options or via their Indian representative's bank; we guide you through whichever route your bank supports.

Can I claim input tax credit on my Indian expenses?↓

No. Under current rules an OIDAR supplier registered through the simplified scheme cannot claim input tax credit; GSTR-5A only reports output supplies and tax payable.

Does this service require me to visit India?↓

No. Everything is handled through your dashboard and the GST portal. If you have appointed Fastlegal as your representative in India, we can also sign and submit on your behalf.

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OIDAR GST Return Filing — Yearly Plan

Filed before the monthly due date