Search any 15-digit GSTIN to instantly verify legal trade name,
registration status, return filing track record, and business
jurisdiction.
GSTIN is the GST identification number or GST number. A GSTIN is a 15-digit PAN-based unique identification number allotted to every registered person under GST. As a GST-registered dealer, you might want to do a GST verification before entering it into your GST Returns. You can use the GST number check tool to do GST number (GSTIN) verification.
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There can be multiple GSTINs for a single person with a PAN, being an assessee under the Income Tax Act. A GSTIN is obtained for every state or Union Territory from which such a person operates. It becomes compulsory to obtain GSTIN when the person crosses the threshold limit for GST registration by registering himself under GST.
Unlike the previous indirect tax regime where multiple registration numbers were present for different laws such as Excise, Service Tax and VAT, GSTIN is a single registration number under GST.
A GSTIN or GST number is public information. GST search by name is an important task that every business dealing with GST-registered taxpayers must carry out to ensure the authenticity of the vendor and the GSTIN or GST number being used in the invoice.
You can partly verify the GSTIN or GST number on the first look by checking if the vendor's PAN number matches with the digits between 3 and 10 in the GSTIN.
It is also necessary to carry out a thorough check of the GSTIN authenticity to avoid generating incorrect invoices and e-invoices, to claim a genuine input tax credit, and to pass on the tax credits to rightful buyers, to mention a few.
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A connected visual explainer for the state code, PAN, entity number, default alphabet, and check digit that make up a GSTIN.
Each segment of the GSTIN is connected to a specific business or registration attribute.
2 digits representing the state where the business is registered.
10 characters derived from the Permanent Account Number of the taxpayer.
1 digit showing the entity number of the same PAN in the state.
1 character reserved for future use and currently set to a default alphabet.
1 digit used as a verification character to validate the GSTIN.
GST, known as Goods and Services Tax, acts as an indirect tax imposed on the provision of goods and services within India. Its implementation saw the replacement of multiple indirect taxes such as excise duty, service tax, VAT, and more, thereby streamlining the taxation process.
GST is usually imposed on businesses, yet it is the end consumer who bears the tax burden. Registered businesses hold the responsibility of collecting and forwarding GST payments to the government.
In India, there are three main types of GST:
GST rates fluctuate depending on the nature of goods and services. They encompass several tax slabs, namely 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%. Certain essential items may enjoy a 0% tax rate or fall within exempted categories.
Businesses surpassing a designated turnover threshold must register for GST. You can complete the registration process on the GST portal by providing the necessary documents and information.
ITC enables businesses to offset the GST paid on their purchases by claiming a credit. This credit can then be utilized to reduce the GST liability on their sales transactions.
For businesses falling below a specific turnover threshold, GST registration might not be obligatory. The threshold amount differs based on the business type and the state of operation.
Based on your turnover, GST returns should be filed regularly, with the frequency determined by your category, whether monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Failing to file GST returns on time may result in penalties and interest charges. Therefore, it is crucial to submit returns promptly to evade such repercussions.
Should you have overpaid GST, you can seek a refund by applying via the GST portal. This procedure may necessitate providing supporting documents for verification.
Exports usually incur zero-rated GST, whereas imports are subject to IGST. Specific provisions are in place to ensure the seamless flow of credit in such transactions.
The composition scheme is designed for small businesses operating within a restricted turnover. It enables them to remit GST at a fixed rate and submit simplified returns.
To correct errors in your GST returns, you can file a rectification return or amend the original return within specified timeframes.
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