GST Registration for Foreigners
A foreign person or entity supplying goods or services in India without a fixed place of business here must register as a Non-Resident Taxable Person via Form GST REG-09 — which needs an Indian resident authorised signatory and an advance tax deposit before the GSTIN is issued. Registration is valid for 90 days, extendable once. Khata World coordinates the signatory, the paperwork and the deposit.
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Why NRTP Registration Works Differently
Non-Resident Taxable Person
The NRTP category applies to anyone supplying goods or services in India without a fixed place of business here.
Needs a Resident Signatory
An authorised signatory who is an Indian resident with a valid PAN is mandatory before the application can even be filed.
Only 90 Days Valid
Registration is valid for 90 days from the date of grant, extendable by a further 90 days on request.
Advance Tax Required Upfront
An advance deposit equal to your estimated tax liability for the registration period must be paid before a GSTIN is issued.
Documents
What We Need From You
- Passport of the foreign applicant (used in place of PAN for the foreign entity itself)
- Tax identification number or unique ID from the home country
- Indian authorised signatory’s PAN and address proof
- Proof of business or place of business in India, if any
- Estimated turnover/tax liability for the registration period, to compute the advance deposit
Onwards, excluding the advance tax deposit.
- Form GST REG-09 preparation & filing
- Advance tax estimate & deposit guidance
- Extension filing, if the 90 days needs extending
Quick Reference
NRTP Registration Facts at a Glance
Key figures every applicant should know — current as of August 27, 2026. Rules change by notification; verify against gst.gov.in before relying on these for a specific application.
- Category
- Non-Resident Taxable Person (NRTP) — a person or entity supplying goods or services in India without a fixed place of business here.
- Application form
- Form GST REG-09, which requires an authorised signatory who is an Indian resident holding a valid PAN.
- Validity
- 90 days from the date of registration, extendable by a further 90 days on request before the original period expires.
- Advance tax deposit
- Required upfront, equal to the estimated tax liability for the registration period, before a GSTIN is issued.
- Documents required
- Passport of the foreign entity (used in place of PAN), the home country’s tax ID/unique ID, the Indian authorised signatory’s PAN and address proof, and proof of any place of business in India.
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Common Questions
GST Registration for Foreigners — FAQs
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