Use the Cashfree GST number search tool to verify the authenticity of the GST number online anytime, anywhere. Simply enter the 15-digit GSTIN number and instantly get complete access to details of GST. It provides all GST details, like the official name of the business, the type of business, and the date the business was registered. These GST checks determine whether the business is valid or invalid.
Log in to your merchant dashboard and go to the Verification Suite, from the left side panel select GSTIN.
To do a single GST verification, enter the GSTIN and name of the business you want to verify.
Instantly get details like taxpayer type, legal registration date, GSTIN status and know if GSTIN is active.
Note: You can use our powerful APIs to do bulk GST number verification. View API documentation
The Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) is a unique identifier that every new business owner enrolls for smooth functioning. It allows businesses to smoothly process ITRs, pay taxes on time without deductions or penalty risks, and claim input tax.
Under the rules of the GST Act 2017, when registering for GSTIN, it is crucial to provide accurate information. It is a legal identity for a business, and any inaccuracy can lead to serious operational and legal issues.
A distinct 15-digit number is given to each taxpayer who owns a business. All businesses, suppliers, e-commerce sellers, e-commerce operators, agents, dealers, distributors, and owners of small, medium, or large businesses that sell items online or offline must have a distinct 15-digit number.
You can use the Cashfree payment channel to conduct a GSTIN check to confirm the validity of the business you are looking for. When registering for a GSTIN, ensure you provide accurate information to ensure seamless verification, compliance, and transparency. It also makes it easy for stakeholders to verify business information via the GST search on the GST portal, helping prevent mismatches, fines, and trust concerns.
GSTIN validation simply means assessing whether a Goods and Services Tax Identification Number is valid, active, and correctly associated with a registered organisation. It is necessary to maintain accuracy, trust, and compliance in GST-related transactions.
The structure of the GST Number is quite interesting to understand; each component has a distinct meaning. Before completing a transaction, businesses can ensure compliance and prevent fraud by using a GST number check to verify a supplier's or customer's legitimacy. You can check GST on the Cashfree portal to ensure that the business is legal.
| Position | Description | Details |
|---|---|---|
| First 2 digits | State code | Represent the state code as per the Indian Census of 2011. These digits indicate the state or union territory where the business is registered. For example, 07 denotes Delhi, 06 denotes Haryana, 09 denotes Uttar Pradesh, and so on. |
| Next 10 characters | PAN number | These are related to the taxpayer/business owner's Permanent Account Number (PAN). The PAN-based structure ensures a direct link between the GST and income tax systems. This allows better monitoring and reduces tax evasion. |
| 13th digit | Entity/registration number | Entity or registration number within a state for a particular PAN holder. It is usually represented by letters or numerals such as 4, 5, or A. |
| 14th character | Reserved character | Fixed as "Z" by default. It is currently reserved for future use and does not carry any specific information under the present GST framework. |
| 15th character | Check digit | A check digit that can be a number or an alphabet. It is usually used to detect errors and ensure the validity of GSTIN. |
On our GST search tool, if you suspect any fraudulent activities related to the GSTIN, report it. Please register your complete complaint on the GST toll-free number 1800-103-4786.
Integrate the powerful GST Verification API with your product using only a few lines of code and automate the onboarding process.
curl --location --request POST 'https://api.cashfree.com/verification/gstin' \
--header 'x-client-id: CF1848C4NLRC16Q4Q7LHG2HK70'\
--header 'x-client-secret: 2d0ecf75b2e44e517fda222a0d20e42e7f503b03'\
--header 'content-type: application/json'\
--data-raw '{
"GSTIN": "29AAACP2916R1ZR",
"businessName": " ",
}'
{
reference_id: '19'
GSTIN: '29AAACP2916R1ZR'
legal_name_of_business: 'CASHFREE'
center_jurisdiction: 'RANGE-CSD5'
state_jurisdiction: 'LGSTO 015 - Bengaluru'
date_of_registration: '2017-07-01'
constitution_of_business: 'Private Limited Company'
taxpayer_type: 'Regular'
gst_in_status: 'Active'
last_update_date: '2022-03-16'
nature_of_business_activities: '[Service Provision, Office / Sale Office],'
principal_place_address: 'Building No. 7, 10th Floor, Ecoworld, Sarjapur Marathalli Outer Ring Road, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 560103.'
valid: 'true'
message: 'GSTIN Exists'
}
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GST verification is a way to verify the identity of a business registered under GST. When a business has to add vendors and service providers it is recommended to verify if the GSTIN of the business is valid, and check business details. Correct GSTIN helps buyers claim ITC on purchases and validate identity of business they are dealing with.
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No, to verify a GST, it is mandatory to enter the GST number, additionally you can enter the business name and then check it against the legal name of the business as per GST portal records.
Once a GST number is entered, the system will return whether the GST number is valid or not along with the following details (if valid):
No, there is no limit to the number of GST verifications that can be verified in a day.
Using GST Verification API, you verify GST number instantly under seconds.
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Yes, as per India's GST law, you obtain multiple GSTIN numbers for various branches of your business in the state. For example, the head office, warehouse and retail outlet. All can have different GSTIN numbers.
Yes, only if the business he is registering for is different from. You cannot run two different businesses under the same address.
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