GST Number or GSTIN i.e. GST Identification Number is a unique number that the GST department issues to a business registered under GST. This is a 15 digit number based on the PAN of the business. You can verify the GSTIN and check the details of the taxpayer registered under GST on the GST Portal.
The details of UN Bodies, Embassies, Government Offices or Other Notified persons are also available on the portal. In such a case, you need to provide the Unique Identification Number (UIN) instead of GSTIN.
Steps to Verify GSTIN of business on GST Portal
- Go to GST Portal
Visit the official website of the GST Department i.e. GST Portal. You can also login to your account on GST Portal if you want to view additional details of the GSTIN.
- Navigate to ‘Search by GSTIN’
Go to Search Taxpayer > Search by GSTIN
- Enter GSTIN or UIN
Enter the GSTIN (GST Identification Number) or the UIN (Unique Identification Number) of the business. Also, enter the CAPTCHA code and click on Search.
- GSTIN Details
If GSTIN entered is correct, the following details of business are displayed:
1. Legal name of business
2. Jurisdiction
3. Registration date
4. Type of taxpayer – regular, composition, NRTP, CTP etc
5. Status of GSTIN
6. Details of returns filed - GSTIN Invalid Error
If the GSTIN entered is incorrect, an error message is displayed
FAQs
The GST Number or the GSTIN (GST Identification Number) is a unique number issued to a business registered under GST. GSTIN is a 15 digit number allotted on the basis of the PAN of the business.
You can verify GSTIN or GST number of a business by checking if the vendor’s PAN number matches with the digits between 3 and 10 in the GSTIN.
Go to search GST official website. Seach the taxpayer by GST number. When you enter the GST number of the person, it will show the type of registration whether it is regular or composition.
Hey @HarshitShah
GST Registration is the application for GST Number or GSTIN(GST Identification Number). Under the GST(Goods and Service Tax) Regime, it is mandatory for to have GSTIN to collect, pay GST and claim the Input Tax credit.
For GST registration, the dealer has the following options:
Voluntary Registration: The business does not have the liability to register under GST, however, can apply for GST Registration. This usually is when the businesses are willing to take advantage of the Input Tax Credit facility
Registration under Composition Scheme: Composition scheme is a voluntary and optional scheme for registering under GST. Under the composition scheme, the compliance is simpler and lesser returns are to be filed. The tax is to be filed at a fixed rate. If the business turnover is in between INR 40 Lakhs and 1.5 Crores, they can opt for GST Registration under Composition Scheme
No Registration: In the case, when your business does not fall under the conditions for compulsory registration you do not require GST Registration
Hope this helps!
What documents do I need for a new GST number?
Hey @SonalYadav
To get a GST Number or GSTIN in India, you will be required to Register under GST(Goods and Service Tax)
Usually, you receive the GST Number within 4–7 days of GST Registration application is submitted.
Follow these steps to register under GST on GST Portal:[1]
PART A of the GST Registration Application
Now let’s start with the PART B of the GST Application
The PART B of GST Application has various tabs. You will be required to enter the relevant details and upload relevant documents.
Usually, GST Number or GSTIN is allocated within 4–7 days from submitting the GST registration application.
Hope this helps!
Footnotes
[1] GST Registration Process online on GST Portal: Guide | Help Center | Quicko
Hey @Shweta_Saini
You can opt out of Composition Scheme from your account on GST Portal. Once the taxpayer type is updated to Regular in your profile, you can start filing GST Returns under the regular scheme. If you are facing any issues while making the withdrawal application, you can create a grievance on the GST Portal.
Do let us know if you have any further queries.
I want to be able to claim input tax credit for GST paid. Should I opt for the GST composition scheme or regular scheme?
Hey @Joe_Fernandes
If you wish you claim Input tax credit, you should opt for GST Regular Scheme.
Read more about the difference here.
1.composite scheme dealer inward supplies detailes(purchases invoices ) uploaded manadatory show in gstr4 annual return.
2.composite dealer late fees and interest calculate procedure.
Hi @Sundaraiah_Kollipara,
As per Rule 62(3)(a) of CSGT Rules, 2017 (Part A_Rules) A composition taxpayer has to furnish
As per the instructions given below FORM GSTR-4 of CGST Rules, 2017 (Part B_Forms), the following information relating to inward supplies (rate-wise) needs to be provided
But as per clarification by GST department, when the auto-population feature for inward supplies which was available on the GST portal was not working. Reporting in table 4A of GSTR-4 is not mandatory.
Further, late fee of Rs. 200 per day is levied if the GSTR-4 is not filed within the due date. The maximum late fee that can be charged cannot exceed Rs. 5,000. Interest is also calculated at rate of 18% p.a on tax liability.
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