Is this GST number search free?

Yes — searching and verifying a GSTIN is free and needs no login. A fair-use daily limit applies to keep the tool free for everyone.

A GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number) is the unique 15-character number given to every business registered under GST in India. It identifies the business on invoices and returns.

How do I verify a GST number?

Enter the 15-character GSTIN in the box above and click "Verify GSTIN". The tool shows the registered business name, GST status, type and address if the number is valid.

Can I search a GST number by company name?

No — this tool works the other way round: you enter the GSTIN and it returns the registered business details. You need the GST number to look it up.

What details does the GSTIN search show?

For a valid GSTIN you can see the legal and trade name, GST registration status, taxpayer type, constitution of business, date of registration, the PAN, and the principal place of business.

Why should I verify a supplier or customer GSTIN?

Verifying a GSTIN confirms the business is genuine and its registration is active before you deal with them — which protects your input tax credit and avoids fake invoices.

Is the data official?

The details come from GST records via a verification partner. For legal or compliance decisions, always confirm on the official GST portal (gst.gov.in).

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How to search & verify a GST number

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Enter the GSTIN
Type or paste the 15-character GST number you want to check into the search box.
2
Click Verify GSTIN
The tool looks up the GSTIN against GST records in a second.
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Review the details
See the registered business name, GST status (active or not), taxpayer type, constitution, registration date, PAN and address.

What is a GSTIN?

A GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number) is the unique 15-character number assigned to every business registered under GST in India. It appears on every GST invoice and return, and identifies the business to the tax system.

Here's what each part of a GSTIN means:

State code: The state where the business is registered (e.g. 27 = Maharashtra).
PAN: The 10-character PAN of the business or person.
Entity number: How many registrations the business has under the same PAN in that state.
Default letter: Currently "Z" for all taxpayers by default.
Check code: A checksum digit used to detect typing errors.

New to GST? Learn what an HSN code is, CGST vs SGST vs IGST, or what a tax invoice must include.

Why verify a GSTIN?

Before you deal with a new supplier or customer, a quick GSTIN check protects your business:

✓Confirm they're genuine — the registered name and status tell you the business is real and active.
✓Protect your input tax credit — dealing with a valid, active GSTIN keeps your ITC safe.
✓Bill correctly — the state code in the GSTIN tells you whether to charge CGST/SGST or IGST.
✓Avoid fraud — spot fake or cancelled registrations before money changes hands.

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In KhataBuddy, entering a customer's GSTIN fills in their name and address automatically — so your invoices are accurate in one tap. Try KhataBuddy free, or make a bill now with the GST Invoice Generator.

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Common questions about verifying a GSTIN.

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