Verify GSTIN

GSTIN is a Goods and Services Tax Identification Number that is assigned to each person registered under GST. It is a 15-digit unique identification number.

GSTIN Format - The first 2 digits of the 15 digit GSTIN represents the state code. The next 10 digits are the PAN number of the person or the business entity. The thirteenth digit is based on the number of registrations done by the firm within a state under the same PAN.

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Use the Free Trial to verify your beneficiary GSTIN details at zero charges. With this limited-time offer, experience and test the feature without paying any verification charges.

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Cashfree Payments GSTIN Verification feature allows you to instantly verify GSTIN details of your customers for quick KYC, vendor onboarding, financing loans to businesses and insurance purposes.

To verify GSTIN,

1. Go to Verification Suite Dashboard > GSTIN > click Verify GSTIN.
2. Enter the GSTIN you want to verify.

3. Click Verify. You will see a success message if the GSTIN you entered is valid. Taxpayer type, GSTIN registration date, legal name of the business, and the GSTIN status are also shown for valid GSTIN numbers.

All GSTINs you verify will be visible and available for your reference in the Verification Suite - GSTIN screen. You can search and filter for the details based on the GSTIN status (Valid, Invalid, and Verification Failed), and taxpayer type (Regular, Composite, Exempted).

Select an individual GSTIN you have verified in the above screen to view more details about it.

📘 You can also use our API to verify the GSTIN details.

FAQs

What are the details that I will be able to see on verifying the GSTIN of an entity?

The system will return whether the GSTIN is valid or not along with the following details (if valid):

• The legal name of the business

• GSTIN status

• Taxpayer type

• Date of registration

• GSTIN

• Nature of business

• Business principal address

Is there any limit to the number of GSTINs that can be verified in a day?

No, there is no limit to the number of GST numbers that can be verified in a day.

Can I verify the GSTIN by just knowing the name of the person?

No, to verify a GSTIN, it is mandatory to enter the GST number.

Which businesses can benefit from GSTIN verification?

With GSTIN verification, businesses can now verify the GST number of an entity instantly. The following businesses can benefit from this feature:

• Ecommerce marketplaces

• B2B Reseller Companies

• B2B Ecommerce

• Tax processing and return filing platforms

• Lending and micro-financing platforms

• Insurance providers

• Banks

• Identity verification companies

Do I have to pay in advance, or can I pay after the GSTIN verification is done?

There is an option to pay either way - pre-paid or post-paid. Please get in touch with our sales team to find the best suitable method for you.

What are the details I need to input to verify a GSTIN?

All you need to input is the 15-digit GSTIN number of the business and you will get an instant verification status and other business details.

What is online GSTIN verification?

Online GSTIN verification lets businesses validate and verify the authenticity of their customer/vendor/employee’s GSTIN details to avoid identity theft or dealing with fraudsters.

What is the average response time for the GSTIN Api?

The average response time is less than a second.