Documents Needed to Become a Seller on Zepto: Complete Guide 2025

Quick commerce in India is growing at lightning speed, and Zepto has become one of the frontrunners in this space. With its promise of 10-minute deliveries, Zepto is attracting millions of urban shoppers every month. For brands and suppliers, it’s an unmatched opportunity to get their products in front of a young, tech-savvy audience that demands convenience and speed.

But before you can start selling on Zepto, there’s one essential step: getting your documentation in place.

Unlike marketplaces where sellers can directly list products, Zepto follows a curated process led by Category Managers. Your paperwork is reviewed not only for compliance but also to establish your business credentials. In this blog, we’ll walk you through all the documents you need to become a Zepto seller, why they’re important, and how to prepare them for a smooth onboarding.

1. Why Documents Matter in Zepto Onboarding

Zepto is not a self-serve platform where anyone can sign up and sell instantly. Every brand or distributor goes through a thorough vetting process. Documentation is required for:

• Regulatory compliance: Zepto must ensure all sellers follow government rules around GST, FSSAI, and food safety.
• Operational smoothness: With thousands of orders moving through their network daily, proper paperwork ensures predictable supply and payments.
• Brand authenticity: Trademark and authorization documents protect against counterfeit or grey-market products.
• Financial security: Bank and tax documents confirm business legitimacy and enable smooth settlements.

Simply put, your paperwork is your ticket to getting noticed by Zepto’s Category Managers and moving forward to the listing stage.

2. Core Documents Required for Zepto Seller Registration

Here’s the complete list of documents that you’ll need to prepare:

(a) GST Certificate

Mandatory for all businesses selling on Zepto. Confirms that your business is registered under the Goods and Services Tax regime. For multi-city operations, you must register Additional Places of Business (APOBs) in every state where Zepto operates.

Tip: Keep both your original GST Certificate and updated APOB documents handy.

(b) PAN Card

PAN of the business (for companies/LLPs) or proprietor (for proprietorships). Needed for taxation and settlement purposes. Ensure the name on PAN matches the business registration and GST details.

(c) Bank Account Details

Cancelled cheque or bank statement in the name of the business. Ensures settlements are made to the correct entity. Current accounts are preferred for faster processing.

(d) FSSAI License (if dealing in food products)

Mandatory for FMCG, packaged foods, beverages, dairy, and perishable items. Confirms compliance with India’s food safety standards. Must be valid and renewed on time.

Tip: If you plan to expand across cities, apply for a Central FSSAI License (covers all India), rather than a state license.

(e) Trademark Registration / Brand Authorization

If you are the brand owner: furnish your Trademark Certificate. If you are a distributor or reseller: provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Authorization Letter from the brand. Protects intellectual property and ensures only genuine products are listed.

(f) Business Incorporation Documents

Depending on your structure, you may need:

• Proprietorship: Shop & Establishment certificate or Udyam Registration
• Partnership/LLP: Partnership Deed/LLP Agreement
• Private Limited/OPC: Certificate of Incorporation from MCA

This confirms the legal standing of your entity.

(g) Address Proof for Warehouse or Business Premises

Required if you are supplying from a dedicated warehouse. Rent agreement, electricity bill, or property ownership proof. Helps Zepto map supply logistics in case you are supporting multiple cities.

3. Optional but Recommended Documents

In addition to mandatory documents, some optional paperwork helps in smoother onboarding:

• MSME/Udyam Registration: Helps establish credibility and can give tax or margin benefits.
• Import Export Code (IEC): Required if you are importing goods for resale on Zepto.
• Insurance Certificates: Product liability insurance is sometimes requested for high-value or sensitive SKUs.

4. Step-by-Step Process After Documents Are Ready

Once you have all documents in place, here’s what happens next:

1. Online Registration
   Visit brands.zepto.co.in/zepto and fill in the registration form with company details, GSTIN, product categories, and city presence.
2. Initial Screening
   The Zepto team verifies your documentation and forwards it to the relevant Category Manager.
3. Discussion with Category Manager
   You’ll negotiate terms of trade: margin, investments, promos, RTV (Return to Vendor), and launch cities.
4. NPI (New Product Introduction)
   Share product details: SKU names, barcodes, MRP, pack sizes, product images, and compliance docs.
5. POs Triggered
   Once SKUs are approved, Zepto starts raising Purchase Orders (POs). Inventory is sent to Zepto’s dark stores or fulfillment centers.

5. Final Thoughts

Becoming a seller on Zepto is not just about uploading products and waiting for orders. It’s about building a partnership with the platform, ensuring your compliance is in order, and demonstrating that your brand can meet the operational speed and consistency required in quick commerce.

Having your documents prepared and organized is the very first step. Once this is done, the Category Managers will guide you through the rest of the process, from trade negotiations to product listing. With the right paperwork, you can fast-track your onboarding and start tapping into Zepto’s growing customer base.