GST NUMBER SEARCH ONLINE – TAXPAYER GSTIN / UIN VERIFICATION

What is GSTIN?

GSTIN is a GST identification number or GST number. A GSTIN is a 15-digit PAN-based Unique Identification Number assigned to each registered person under the GST. As a GST-registered dealer, you may want to do a GST number (GSTIN) verification before filing in your GST return.

There can be more than one GSTIN for a single person, being an assessee under the Income Tax Act for each state or union territory of which such person operates. Obtaining GSTIN becomes mandatory when the person registers himself under GST and crosses the threshold limit for GST registration.

Unlike the previous indirect tax regime, where multiple registration numbers existed for various laws like excise, service tax and VAT, it is a single registration number under GST-GSTIN.

GSTIN or GST number is public information. Searching for a GST number by name is an important task that every business dealing with GST registered taxpayers must do to ensure the authenticity of the seller and the GSTIN or GST number being used in the invoice. Technology has enabled you to verify GSTIN by clicking a button from anywhere and anytime. Find the GST number before proceeding for a deal. You can check the GSTN or GST number in GSTIN for the first time whether the PAN numbers of the seller match with the digits 3 and 10 in GSTIN. Use the ClearTax GSTIN verification tool to verify GSTIN or verify the GST number in jippy!

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What is Cleartax GST Number Search Tool?

The Cleartax GST Number Search Tool enables businesses to verify any GSTIN with one click GSTIN search. Anyone can use this facility free of charge, provided they have the required GSTIN.

Benefits of online GSTIN search and verification tool

The benefits of GSTIN verification are:

• Verifying the authenticity of any GSTIN
• A GSTIN on a handwritten invoice can be easily verified if it is unclear
• You can prevent yourself from associating with vendors using fake GSTIN
• Avoid a GSTIN fraud
• Help sellers fix any possible errors in reporting GSTIN

How to use the ClearTax GST Number Search Tool?

all you have to do is-

1) Please enter a valid GSTIN number in the search box below.

2) Click the "Search" button

If GSTIN is correct, here are the details that can be verified -

• Business Name Legal
• state
• Date of registration
• Constitution of business - company, sole proprietorship or partnership
• Taxpayer Type - Regular Taxpayer or Composition Dealer
• GSTIN Status / UIN Status

What is GSTIN?

GSTIN stands for Goods and Service Tax Identification Number. It is a 15-digit alpha-numeric PAN-based unique code assigned to every GST-registered person. This unique number will be issued state-wise.

How to get GSTIN?

To get GSTIN, one has to submit the form GST REG-01 along with the required documents using the GST portal. After an officer performs a verification, the applicant will be allotted GSTIN.

What's in GSTIN?

The GSTIN structure includes

• First 2 Numbers → State Code of Registered Person
• Next 10 characters → PAN of a registered person
• Next Number → Unit Number of the same PAN
• Next character → Alphabet Z by default
• The last number → check code which can be alpha or digit is used to detect errors.

What are the uses of GSTIN?

GSTIN is one of the pre-requisites for starting a business. As per GST law, GSTIN has to be displayed at all places of registered person's businesses. Further, it has to be quoted during the process of raising the challan, while preparing the e-way bill, during the GST return filing, and presenting the information to the tax department.

What is the use of verifying GSTIN?

Verifying GSTIN helps in performing the following activities:

• Verifying the authenticity of GSTIN
• GSTIN to avoid fraud
• To quote the correct GSTIN
• To prevent sellers from using fake GSTIN

Verify GSTN / GST number online by MasterGST

GST Number Verification Tool As shown above, just place the GSTIN or GST number you see in the search tab in the correct format and check the captcha and click 'Verify' to find the GSTIN information. The GSTIN verification tool receives data directly from the GSTN server and displays the GSTIN search results. It is so easy.

Using this GST number checking tool, you can also check whether the given number is correct or not. If the GSTIN provided is incorrect, you will get an error message. If true, you will see details associated with GSTIN (as shown below), such as:

• Business Legal Name
• State jurisdiction
• Central jurisdiction
• Date of registration
• Constitution of business
• Taxpayer type
• GSTIN / UIN Status
• Nature of business activities

GSTN / GST number format and structure

• The first 2 digits denote the unique state code as per the Indian Census 2011. for example, The state code of New Delhi is 07 and Karnataka is 29.
• The next 10 letters indicate the PAN number of the taxpayer.
• The 13th digit shows the taxpayer's registration number with the same PAN number.
• The 14th digit is "Z" by default for everyone - nothing is currently intended.
• The 15th digit is the check digit - it can be a number or an alphabet.

Misuse of GSTIN

A change in the methods used causes turbulence, leading to misuse/misuse of the system initially. The implementation of GST has seen some businesses profiting from GST. By displaying a fake GSTIN on invoices, such instances of fooling consumers are increasing, inhibiting the growth in government revenue. However, this theft and manipulation may not last long when returns are filed, mismatches will become apparent and leave the spotlight on the culprits.

How to complain about the illegality of GSTIN / GST number?

You can inform the concerned authorities [Gurgaon / Noida] about the illegal use of GST number by e-mail at helpdesk@gst.gov.in and can also call them. +91 124 4688999 / +91 120 4888999.

How to verify GSTN Number / GST Number using PAN?

The government has provided a new pan-based search service to obtain GSTN, state, and status. To get the details of the company using the GST number search using PAN number, first enter the PAN number of the GSTIN you want to search. By validating the PAN number you have entered, you will get the GST number of that PAN number. Using this GST number, MasterGST GST software provides a GSTN number search service.

Can I get a GST number / GSTIN by searching with the company name?

Currently, GST is providing details to search by GSTN number. We cannot find the GSTIN number by searching with the company name.