Do I need to update GST, retail license, and address?
I white-label cosmetic products, and delivery agents pick them directly from the contract manufacturer's factory. I frequently shift locations. If I provide an address proof during GST registration but later shift, do I need to notify authorities for an update? Should I also update my retail cosmetic license? Is it better to provide a permanent address proof of a property under my mother's name (where a tenant lives) even though my Aadhar address is different (based on where I currently reside)? If that property is sold, do I need to notify the authorities again? Can I set up a virtual office address as the registered office address for now, since I don't need an office as products are picked up directly by logistics from the factory? Will I be denied a cosmetic retail license for not having a physical office? What second mandatory license should I get—MSME, Shop Act, Factory Act, or Company PT Act? Are all required for my retail cosmetics business if I don’t have a shop or office space and am not hiring someone permanently?
Under GST laws, you must update your registered business address within 15 days of any change, and for a cosmetics retail license, you need to maintain a physical address (virtual offices aren't typically accepted) that matches your GST registration and license documentation. For your business model, you need FSSAI license (for cosmetics), GST registration, and Shop & Establishment license (even without physical shop) as mandatory requirements, while MSME registration is optional but beneficial for government schemes - the exact requirements depend on your state's local laws and annual turnover.
Sir, if you have changed your address you should update both your GST registration and retail cosmetic license accordingly. If the property under your mother's name is sold you can notify the authorities. A virtual office is acceptable for GST registration but may not be sufficient for the cosmetic retail license. You may consider obtaining MSME registration, even if you don't have a physical office or permanent employees. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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