Updated on: Thursday, 26 June, 2025
A GSTIN is a unique Goods and Services Tax (GST) identification number or GST number, which is assigned to every taxpayer registered under GST. It comprises 15-digit alpha-numerics which is based on the business entity's PAN. As a GST-registered dealer, or you may want to verify a GSTIN, before you enter it in your GST returns. As a consumer, you may wish to find out the authenticity of a GSTIN.
A taxpayer’s GSTIN is public information. Any person can carry out a GSTIN search in order to verify its authenticity. Thanks to modern-day technology, one can verify a GSTIN with a click of a button, from anywhere, at any time by using an instant GST number search tool. It is important to undertake GSTIN verification before proceeding with a business deal.
The ClearTax GSTIN Number Search by Name tool helps businesses and consumers verify any GSTIN with a single-click. All a user has to do is enter the name of the business entity and the details will be displayed immediately. This feature can be used by anyone and any time, free of cost, provided they have the name of the relevant business entity.
All you have to do is-
If the name entered belongs to a registered entity under GST, then the details that can be verified are-
The advantages of verifying a GSTIN using the ClearTax GSTIN Number Search by Name tool are: