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WHAT IS GST NUMBER?

GST Registration Number will be 15 digits- PAN based number- called GSTIN, as under:

  • The first two digits of this number will represent the state code
  • The next ten digits will be the PAN number of the taxpayer
  • The thirteenth digit will be assigned based on the number of registrations within a state
  • The fourteenth digit will be Z by default
  • The last digit will be for check code
  • Registration under GST is not tax specific, which means that there is single registration for all the taxes i.e. CGST, SGST/UTGST, IGST and cesses.
  • A given PAN based legal entity would have one GSTIN per State, that means a business entity having its branches in multiple States will have to take separate State wise registration for the branches in different States.

Following are the steps for GSTIN Online Search:

  • Enter a valid GSTIN number in the search box
  • Click on “Search” button

STEP 2:

  • If the GSTIN is correct, the following details can be verified -
  • The legal name of the business
  • Trade Name
  • Date of registration
  • Constitution of business – company, sole-proprietor or partnership
  • Taxpayer type – regular taxpayer or composition dealer
  • GSTIN status / UIN status
  • Administrative Office
  • Principal place of Business

Advantages of GSTIN Verification:

  • To Verify GSTIN Authenticity.
  • To Spot GSTIN Fraud.
  • To prevent association with Vendors using fake GSTIN.