GST Number Search by Name

A unique Goods and Services Tax Identification Number, or GSTIN, will be assigned to each business functioning in a state or union territory.

Before implementing GST, the respective state tax authorities provided a unique TIN number to all dealers registered under the state VAT statute.

Service providers are also assigned a service tax registration number, called a GSTIN, which can be searched by name to find details of the provider.

For compliance and administration purposes, taxpayers registered under the GST regime are merged on a single platform, and registration is delegated to a single body.

How to do GST Number Search by Name?

Presently, one cannot search for the GST number by name or company name on the government GST portal, but one can access various online tools and enter simple details like ‘Your State’ and ‘Company Name’.

You will get the GSTIN of your desired company once you fill in the above details and click ‘Search.’

How to Use the GST Number Search Tool?

A registered company’s GST Number or GSTIN can be easily found with its name or personal identification number (PAN). Each state shares a list of GSTINs and company names with the federal government, which reveals the distribution of taxpayers between the state and the federal government and allows for easy GST verification. One can find the GST number of a company by its name on various tools that are available online.

Steps to Follow to Search GST Number:

• GST Verification requires you to enter the proper name of the company (check spelling).
• Entering at least 10 characters is a must
• Writing the name of the state is also mandatory as it will make the search much easier 

How to do GST Search by PAN?

The GSTIN (Goods and Service Tax Identification Number) is a state-specific, one-of-a-kind number based on the PAN. GSTIN is a 15-digit number that includes the state code, PAN, entity code, and check digit. The GST search by PAN can be used to find the complete details of a company.

A person’s GSTIN can be determined using their PAN by following the steps below:

Step 1: Go to the GST website.

Step 2: Select the ‘Search Taxpayer’ option from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Select ‘Search by PAN’ from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Enter the dealer’s PAN number and the captcha code that appears on the screen.

Step 5: Select ‘Search.’ The website will display the GSTIN registration information associated with the PAN submitted.

Step 6: When you click any of the hyperlinked GSTINs, the page will redirect to ‘Search by GSTIN,’ with the GSTIN already filled in.

Step 7: Type the captcha code into the box and press the ‘Search’ button. Additional information about the business registered with the given GSTIN is displayed.

GST Number Verification Online

One can do GST number verification by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Go to the GST website.

Step 2: Select the ‘Search Taxpayer’ option from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Select ‘Search by GSTIN/UIN’ from the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Enter the GTIN/UIN and the captcha code that appears on the screen.

Step 5: Select ‘Search.’ The website will display the company details associated with that GSTIN/UIN.

What is the Structure of a GST Number?

The GSTIN number identifies the business’s state and PAN. The following is a breakdown:

• The state code is indicated by the first two digits of the 15-digit GSTIN.
• The rest of the numbers are the person’s or company’s PAN number.
• The 13th digit corresponds to the number of times its PAN was used within a particular state.
• ‘Z’ is the default for the fourteenth digit.
• The check code is the last digit of the number. The code, which might be a number or an alphabet, is used to detect problems.

The number ‘1’ will be issued as the GSTIN’s 13th digit if a business firm has only one registration in the same state. If the same firm obtains a second registration in the same state, the GSTIN’s thirteenth digit will be allocated the number ‘2’. If the corporation has made 11 registrations in the same state, the 13th digit will be ‘B.’ Similarly; any law firm can have up to 35 business verticals and use this approach to register within a state.

How to Obtain GSTIN?

To complete GST registration, people must follow the following steps:

Step 1: Visit  https://www.gst.gov.in and get access to the GST portal.

Step 2: You will see the ‘Taxpayers’ tab. Click the ‘Register Now’ button.

Step 3: Click ‘New Registration’ from the menu.

Step 4: Fill in the information mentioned below:

• Click on ‘Taxpayer’ from the drop-down option.
• Choose state and district
• Company’s Name
• Company’s PAN
• Email address and phone number. (to receive the OTPs) 
• Click ‘Proceed’ after entering the image that appears on the screen.

Step 5: Enter the OTP sent to the mobile number and email address on the next page.

Step 6: Click ‘Proceed’ once you have filled in all the information.

Step 7: Now, you will see the Temporary Reference Number (TRN) and keep it safe with you.

Step 8: Go back to the GST portal; select ‘Register’ under the ‘Taxpayers’ option.

Step 9: Click on ‘Temporary Reference Number (TRN)’ from the menu.

Step 10: You will now fill in the TRN and captcha information.

Step 11: Select ‘Proceed.’

Step 12: An OTP will be sent to your email address and mobile phone. Fill in the OTP on the next page and select ‘Proceed.’

Step 13: You can now easily see the status of your application on the next page.

Step 14: On the next page, you will see various sections to be filled in. All required and important information should be entered, and the documents should be submitted.

You need to upload the following documents:

• Photos
• Business address proof
• Bank Account information
• The authorisation form
• Constitution of the taxpayer

Step 15: Submit the application by opting for one of the options after checking the declaration on the GST number verification page. 

• Electronic GST no. verification code (EVC). The code will be emailed to the phone number provided upon registration.
• E-Sign method. An OTP will be received on the mobile number associated with the Aadhaar card. 
• The application must be filed using a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) when registering a company.

Step 16: You will receive a ‘success’ message once all the steps have been completed correctly, and the ARN will be sent to the phone number and email address.

Step 17: Check the status of GST by visiting the GST portal.

GST Search by Name Benefits

You can keep your company from being associated with fraudulent sellers who use false GTINs. As a consumer, you can check if the company charging you GST is a registered GST provider. Avoid being a victim of a GSTIN scam.

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