GST Number Search — Verify GSTIN Online

Updated: 3 June 2026 | taxpayersearch.gst.gov.in | No login required

Search and verify any GSTIN on the official GST portal: taxpayersearch.gst.gov.in. Enter the 15-digit GSTIN to check: registered business name, state, registration type, date of registration, and filing status. No login required. Use this to verify supplier GSTINs before claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC).

15 Digits

GSTIN format: 2 state code + 10 PAN + 3 check digits.
Every GST-registered business has a unique 15-character GSTIN. Verify before paying invoices to ensure ITC eligibility.

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How to Verify a GSTIN — Step-by-Step

Go to taxpayersearch.gst.gov.in Open the official GST taxpayer search portal in your browser. No login or registration is required to search GSTINs.
Enter the 15-digit GSTIN Type the complete 15-character GSTIN in the search field. Example: 27ABCDE1234F1Z5 (Maharashtra). Ensure there are no spaces.
Enter the captcha code Complete the captcha verification shown on the page. Click refresh if the captcha is unclear.
View the GSTIN details The portal displays the legal name, trade name, state, registration type, principal place of business, date of GST registration, and current GSTIN status (Active / Cancelled / Suspended).

GSTIN Structure — 15-Digit Breakdown

Every GSTIN follows a fixed 15-character format. Here is what each part means:

Pos 1–2

State Code
(2 digits)

Pos 3–12

ABCDE1234F

PAN of taxpayer
(10 characters)

Pos 13

Entity number
(1–9, A–Z)

Pos 14

Default check
letter (Z)

Pos 15

Check digit
(alphanumeric)

Position	Characters	Meaning	Example
1–2	2 digits	State code (01–38)	27
3–12	10 chars	PAN of the taxpayer	ABCDE1234F
13	1 char	Entity number (1 = first registration in state; 2 = second, etc.)	1
14	1 char	Default value: Z (reserved)	Z
15	1 char	Check digit (alphanumeric — computed)	5

Example: 27ABCDE1234F1Z5 — State: Maharashtra (27), PAN: ABCDE1234F, 1st entity registered in Maharashtra.

Common State Codes in GSTIN

Code	State / UT	Code	State / UT
01	Jammu & Kashmir	19	West Bengal
07	Delhi	23	Madhya Pradesh
08	Rajasthan	24	Gujarat
09	Uttar Pradesh	27	Maharashtra
29	Karnataka	33	Tamil Nadu
36	Telangana	32	Kerala
03	Punjab	06	Haryana
20	Jharkhand	21	Odisha

What GSTIN Search Shows — Full Details

A GSTIN lookup on the official portal reveals the following information (no login required):

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Legal NameOfficial registered business name as per PAN

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Trade NameBusiness trade name (if different from legal name)

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State of RegistrationState where GST is registered

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Registration TypeRegular / Composition / ISD / Non-Resident, etc.

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Principal Place of BusinessPrimary business address

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Date of RegistrationWhen GST registration was granted

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GSTIN StatusActive / Cancelled / Suspended

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Return Filing StatusRecent GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing history

GSTIN Status — What Each Means

Status	Meaning	ITC Impact
Active	GST registration is valid and operational. Supplier can issue valid GST invoices.	ITC available (subject to GSTR-2B matching)
Cancelled	Registration cancelled — either voluntarily or by GST officer for non-compliance.	ITC not available on invoices after cancellation date
Suspended	Temporarily inactive — usually during inquiry or compliance review.	ITC risky — avoid accepting invoices during suspension period

Frequently Asked Questions

How to check if a GSTIN is valid?

Visit taxpayersearch.gst.gov.in, enter the 15-digit GSTIN, complete the captcha, and click Search. If the GSTIN is valid and active, the portal will display the registered business name, state, registration type, principal place of business, and current status (Active/Cancelled/Suspended). If the GSTIN does not exist or is structurally incorrect, the portal will show an error. You can also do a basic structural check: a valid GSTIN must start with a 2-digit state code (01–38), followed by a 10-character PAN, then 1 entity digit, the letter Z, and a check digit.

What information can I see in a GSTIN search?

A GSTIN search on taxpayersearch.gst.gov.in shows: (1) Legal name of the business, (2) Trade name (if different), (3) State of registration, (4) Registration type (Regular, Composition, Input Service Distributor, Non-Resident, etc.), (5) Principal place of business address, (6) Date of registration, (7) GSTIN status — Active, Cancelled, or Suspended, and (8) Whether the taxpayer has opted for Composition Scheme. No login is required to view this information.

How to find the GSTIN of a supplier?

You can find a supplier's GSTIN from: (1) Their GST invoice — GSTIN is mandatory on every GST invoice, (2) Their GST registration certificate, (3) The GST portal: taxpayersearch.gst.gov.in — search by GSTIN if you already have it, (4) If you only know the PAN, you can use the GSTIN search by PAN option on gst.gov.in under Services → Search Taxpayer → Search by PAN. A business may have multiple GSTINs if registered in multiple states — one per state.

What does 'Cancelled' status mean in a GSTIN search?

A "Cancelled" status means the GST registration for that GSTIN has been cancelled — either voluntarily by the taxpayer (e.g., business closed or turnover below threshold) or by the GST officer for non-compliance (e.g., non-filing of returns, fake registration). A Cancelled GSTIN is no longer valid for issuing GST invoices. You should not accept invoices from a supplier with a Cancelled GSTIN as Input Tax Credit (ITC) on such purchases will not be available. "Suspended" status means the registration is temporarily inactive, often pending an inquiry.

Can I check the GST return filing status of a supplier?

Yes. On taxpayersearch.gst.gov.in, after entering a valid GSTIN, you can see the filing status including whether the taxpayer has filed recent GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 returns. Additionally, on gst.gov.in → Services → Returns → View Filed Returns, you can check the filing history. For ITC purposes, a supplier's GSTR-1 filing is critical — only if the supplier files GSTR-1 will their invoices appear in your GSTR-2B, allowing you to claim Input Tax Credit.

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