What is APOB?

APOB (Additional Place of Business) is any other place, besides the main place of business, where a seller carries on business activities under India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. If a seller avails Flipkart’s Fulfillment Services (Flipkart Fulfillment Centers – FCs), they are required to register such warehouse locations as APOBs in their GST registration.

Why is APOB Registration Necessary for Flipkart Sellers?

GST Compliance: Mandatory for sellers keeping goods in Flipkart Fulfillment Centers.
Smooth Logistics: Maintains hassle-free movement of items from one place to another.
Quicker Order Fulfillment: Optimizes storage of items and delivery pace.
Flipkart Assured Benefits: Qualifies for Flipkart’s priority delivery schemes.

How to Register Flipkart FCs as APOB in GST?

Get the Following Documents from Flipkart Seller Hub:

No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Flipkart
Warehouse lease/rental agreement copy
Utility bill of the Flipkart Fulfillment Center
Photos of the warehouse

Update GST Registration on the GST Portal:

Login to GST Portal
Go to Services > Registration > Amendment of Registration (Non-Core Fields)
Add Flipkart Fulfillment Center as an Additional Place of Business
Upload documents required and submit the application

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