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What is GSTIN?
GSTIN is GST identification number or GST number. A GSTIN is a
15-digit PAN-based unique identification number allotted to every registered person
under GST. As a GST-registered
dealer, you might want to do a GST
Number (GSTIN) verification before entering it in your
GST Returns.
There can be multiple GSTIN for a single person, being an assessee under the Income
Tax Act for every State or Union Territory in which such person operates from. It
becomes compulsory to obtain GSTIN when the person crosses the threshold limit for
GST registration by registering himself under GST.
Unlike the previous indirect tax regime, where multiple registration numbers were
present for different laws like Excise, Service Tax and VAT, it is a single
registration number under GST- GSTIN.
GSTIN or GST number is public information. GST number search by name is an important
task that every business dealing with GST registered taxpayers must carry out to
ensure the authenticity of the vendor and the GSTIN or GST number being used in the
invoice. Technology has enabled you to verify GSTIN by a click of a button from
anywhere and anytime. Search GST number before you proceed with a deal. You can
partly verify GSTIN or GST number on the first look of it by checking if the
vendor’s PAN number matches with the digits between 3 and 10 in the GSTIN. Use
the ClearTax GSTIN verification tool and GSTIN Validator to verify GSTIN or verify GST number in jippy!
The ClearTax GST Number Search Tool and GSTIN Validator enables businesses to verify any GSTIN with a
single-click GSTIN search. This feature can be used by anyone free of cost, provided
they have the requisite GSTIN on hand.
Advantages of online GSTIN search & verification tool or GSTIN Validator
The benefits of verification of a GSTIN using GSTIN Validator are:
To check the authenticity of any GSTIN
A GSTIN on a hand-written invoice can be verified easily, if unclear
You can prevent yourself from associating with vendors using fake GSTINs
Avoid a GSTIN fraud
Help vendors correct any potential error in reporting GSTIN
GST Identification Number Format
GSTIN structure comprises
First 2 numbers → State code of the registered person
Next 10 characters → PAN of the registered person
Next number→ Entity number of the same PAN
Next character → Alphabet Z by default
Last number → Check code which may be alpha or digit, used for detection
of
errors
How to use the ClearTax GST Number Search Tool and GSTIN Validator?
All you have to do is-
Enter a valid GSTIN number in the search box below
Click on “Search” button
If the GSTIN is correct, the details that can be verified here are-
The legal name of the business
State
Date of registration
Constitution of business – company, sole-proprietor or partnership
Taxpayer type – regular taxpayer or composition dealer
GSTIN status / UIN status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GSTIN?
GSTIN stands for Goods and Service Tax Identification Number.
It
is a 15-digit alpha-numeric PAN-based unique code, which is allocated to every
GST-registered person. This unique number will be issued state wise.
How to get GST Identification Number?
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,
GSTIN will be allocated to the applicant.
What does GSTIN contain?
GSTIN structure comprises
First 2 numbers → State code of the registered person
Next 10 characters → PAN of the registered person
Next number→ Entity number of the same PAN
Next character → Alphabet Z by default
Last number → Check code which may be alpha or digit, used for detection
of
errors
What are the uses of GSTIN?
GSTIN is one of the pre-requisites for starting a business. As
per
the GST law, GSTIN has to be displayed at all places of businesses of a
registered
individual. Also, it has to be quoted during the process of raising invoices,
while
generating e-way bills, during GST return filing, and during the submission of
information to the tax department.
What is the use of verifying GSTIN?
Verifying GSTIN helps to perform the following activities:
To check the authenticity of GSTIN
To avoid GSTIN frauds
To quote the correct GSTIN
To prevent the vendors from using fake GSTIN
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