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Monika Mohan
Monika Mohan June 2, 2022 5 Min Read
Updated 2022/11/02 at 2:25 PM
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Are you looking how to check GST number of a certain entity? Or is your concern revolving around your own GST number check – as to whether your company’s GST number is correctly registered under GST? Whatever be the case, you can use this post for any and all the information surrounding GST no. check.

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What is GST Number?How to Check GST Number Online?GST Status CheckGST Rates 2022Types Of GSTAdvantages of Having GST Number GST Number Check: FAQs

But firstly, what is GST number? Is it the same as GSTIN? Let’s find out.

What is GST Number?

GST number is a Goods and Service Tax registration number. GST number consists of a 15 digits number. GST number is formally called as the GSTIN or the Goods and Services Tax Identification Number. Every person registered under GST has their separate GSTIN.

Format of a GST number or GSTIN

Source: Cleartax.in

The 15 digits of a GST number consist of state code, PAN number of an individual, Entity code, blank code, and lastly, the check digit. An individual can use a GST number check to find out all of the details of tax payments. This service is available online on the official website of the Indian government.

How to Check GST Number Online?

You can check GST number by going to the GST Web Portal at gst.gov.in. This is a government website and is an official address for all GST-related services for the users. You can make your GST payment, generate GST challan, do GST registration and check your GST payment status as well on this website.

When you’re doing GST no. check, basically you’re checking the verification of that number, i.e. if it belongs to a taxpayer registered under GST or not. Let’s see how to check GST number online:

GST Number Check: Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Go to GST Portal.

Step 2: Click on “Search Taxpayer”.

Step 3: Select “Search by GSTIN”.

Step 4: You will see a box in which you need to type in the GSTIN or the GST number.

step 5: Now, click on “Search” to complete the online GST check.

For further information, please visit our detailed post about GST Verification.

GST Status Check

You can check your GST application status using the following steps:

  • Go to GST web-portal
  • Click on “Services”
  • Select “Track Application Status”
  • Select either “Refunds” or Registration” from the Module drop-down list
  • Enter your ARN or SRN and hit the “Search” button to get the GST status check for refund or registration

GST Rates 2022

GST (Goods and Service Tax) is a comprehensive and multi-stage based tax imposed on every value addition. There are 4 different GST rates, viz. 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. However, there are some products which are not taxable under GST, such as alcohol for consumption, petroleum and electricity.

Types Of GST

There are four different types of Goods and Service Taxes as mentioned below:

  • Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST)
  • State Goods and Service Tax (SGST)
  • Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST)
  • Union Territory Goods and Service Tax (UTGST)

Read all about GST

Advantages of Having GST Number

GST is considered as one of the most extensive tax reforms in India. There are several advantages of registering yourself under GST. Some of the most important benefits of GST are:

Elimination of cascading effect of tax – once you register under GST, you get a GST number or GSTIN.

Easy registration – It is a simple and effortless process to register under GST and get your GST number.

Universal but unique GST number – Your GST number will be unique and won’t mirror with any other GSTIN. Also, one GSTIN is applicable across the country. If your business is in different regions, the same tax rates shall be applicable.

GST Number Check: FAQs

How can I check GST number?

To check the GST number, please visit the official website of the government and select the “Search Taxpayers” option.

When was GST implemented in India?

Goods and Service tax was passed in the Parliament at the midnight on 1st July 2017.

Is the GST registration process free of cost?

Yes, the registration process for GST is free and can be done online without any charges. It is a very simple process as well.

Does small business need GST registration?

Any business whose turnover exceeds INR 40 lakhs in a financial year needs to get registered under GST. The limit for the service provider is INR 20 lakhs. It has brought compliance relief to many small businesses.

Is the GST number mandatory to be mentioned on all documents?

It is required to have the GST number on the purchase document. The GST number is not required if the input tax credit is not taken for any purpose. Also, it is not required for purchasing the personal consumption. 

Also read about How to File GST Return.

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Posted by Monika Mohan
Monika Mohan is a writing enthusiast who has luckily turned her passion into profession. For the greens, she has an established foot in the personal finance sector and likes to put forth complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner, minus the jargons. Outside the penny lane, it’s all about poetry, mountains and single-malts.
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