In the last blog, we discussed “How FC is beneficial for E-commerce sellers?” and learned about its history, how it works, and many other concepts. If you haven’t read it, we will suggest you to go with that first, as it will help you to get a clear concept of this topic.
To get your products placed at a fulfillment facility, there are some guidelines that you as an e-commerce seller, need to follow. So, in this blog, we will know about those crucial requirements via which you can get your products placed at a Fulfillment Center or at FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon).
As you know, FCs are mainly based in tier 1 & 2 cities from where it becomes easy to access the rest of the small cities and towns. The major hubs or centers are located in:
1. Gurugram, Haryana
2. Delhi
3. Bengaluru, Karnataka
4. Kolkata, West Bengal
5. Surat, Gujarat
6. Thane, Maharashtra
These are the locations of some hot hubs in India in which products are always filled, and the most number of orders are also received by them, which helps in growing the business of e-commerce sellers and brands.
> So, now, let’s understand the requirements you need to get your products placed at these FCs.
1. GST IN of that concerned state
2. A Virtual Place of Business to get it registered
3. An NOC from Amazon & Flipkart
Now, as you know, your requirements question arises how will you proceed with this process? During this process, we will also need a helping hand as this will make this hectic & long process shorter & easier for our e-commerce friends and the process goes:
1. Get a VPOB from Instaspaces with all documents as we have over 150+ VPOBs PAN India
2. Then get an NOC from your E-commerce platform – Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, etc.
3. After receiving all the documents, register for VPOB at the GST website – must ensure that the APOB address is also mentioned
4. Once the GST certificate arrives, submit it to the e-commerce platform.
Once the verification is done then you can start with your product placement at FCs or FBAs.
What is VPOB?
Virtual Place of Business (VPOB). A VPOB offers the use of a professional business mailing address and virtual services without the need for physical office space. Its main benefit lies in providing a registered legal address that can function as the company’s primary Registered Office address.
Why E-commerce Sellers Use Virtual Offices as VPOB & APOB
E-commerce sellers often need to register for GST in multiple states to store products in local fulfillment centers and comply with marketplace requirements. However, setting up physical offices in every state can be expensive and impractical. That’s why sellers prefer using Virtual Offices as their VPOB (Virtual Place of Business) or APOB (Additional Place of Business).
A Virtual Office as VPOB helps sellers obtain state-wise GST registration without a physical office, enabling them to access fulfillment centers and start operations quickly. For sellers who already have a GST registration in one state, using a Virtual Office as APOB allows them to legally add new business locations (like FCs) under the same GSTIN.
This approach is cost-effective, fast, and fully compliant, making it a preferred choice for sellers scaling their operations across India.
How VPOB is helping E-Commerce Sellers?
VPOB isn’t just an idea; it’s a smart strategy for businesses looking to enter various markets without needing a physical presence.
1. Expanded Sales Opportunities: Reach customers in various states & union territories with a faster delivery process, increased sales volumes & also enhanced seller priority by expanding their market reach.
2. Access to Diverse Fulfillment Centers: Gain access to over 200+ fulfillment centers across major marketplaces in India and witness business growth through optimized logistics and distribution networks.
3. Enhanced Market Reach: Leverage Amazon/Flipkart’s algorithm to prioritise sellers with more fulfillment centers, ensuring same-day delivery to customers and enhancing visibility and sales potential.
4. Streamlined Returns Process: Reduce returns by 50% by storing inventory at Fulfillment Centers/FBAs and cater to prime & key customers, and eliminate logistical hurdles and delivery issues effectively.
With the help of VPOB, you can get a virtual business address via which you can get a GST No. of that concerned state & get your products placed at the e-commerce hubs of that location. Above, I mentioned a helping hand who will be going to make this process easier for our e-commerce seller friends, Instaspaces- Virtual Office Address Specialist.
Expanded over 150+ virtual offices at hot locations of FCs and FBAs across India (with Union Territories).
Experienced Consultants who are always there to guide you for your VPOB address.
Have served over 52000+ clients to get their business address.
So don’t worry about expanding your e-commerce business when Instaspaces is with your business
Conclusion
If you want to get your products placed at the fulfillment centers then there are some requirements that you have to meet. The e-commerce sellers need to have a GSTIN of the concerned state in which they want to get their products placed at hubs. Now, my friends, you know about “how you as an e-commerce seller or brand, get your products placed at Fulfillment Centers”.
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