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Sakshi Shah
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.
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.
Go to Search Taxpayer > Search by GSTIN
Enter the GSTIN (GST Identification Number) or the UIN (Unique Identification Number) of the business. Also, enter the CAPTCHA code and click on Search.
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
If the GSTIN entered is incorrect, an error message is displayed
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!