GST Number Search & Details
Enter any GSTIN for an instant free format check and state/PAN decode — then see the registered business name, status, type, and address.
How to Check a GST Number Online
Enter the GST number (GSTIN) in the search box above. For free, with no signup, we instantly validate the format and check digit and decode the state, PAN, and entity type. The registered business — legal name, trade name, status, and address — comes live from the GST registry and uses 1 credit. The same details are free on the government portal's Search Taxpayer page (often searched as searchtp), which also shows return-filing status.
What Details Can You Find From a GSTIN?
A GSTIN encodes some information directly (state code, PAN, entity type), which we decode free. The business details come from the GST registry — here with 1 credit, or free on the official GST portal. Here's what you can find:
| Detail | Where to Find It |
|---|---|
| State / UT | Encoded in GSTIN (first 2 digits) — our validator decodes this instantly |
| PAN | Encoded in GSTIN (digits 3–12) — our validator extracts this |
| Entity Type | Encoded in PAN (4th character) — Company, Individual, Firm, etc. |
| Legal Name | GST registry — shown above with 1 credit, or free on the GST portal |
| Trade Name | GST registry — shown above with 1 credit, or free on the GST portal |
| Business Address | GST registry — principal place of business (1 credit here, or free on the GST portal) |
| Registration Date | GST registry — shown above with 1 credit, or free on the GST portal |
| Status (Active/Cancelled) | GST registry — shown above with 1 credit, or free on the GST portal |
| Return Filing Status | GST portal only |
How to Search GST Number by PAN
If you have a business PAN but not the GSTIN, our GST Search by PAN tool validates the PAN format and deep-links to the official portal. The manual route on the portal:
- Go to services.gst.gov.in/services/searchtp
- Select "Search by PAN" tab
- Enter the 10-character PAN
- The portal shows all GSTINs registered under that PAN across all states
Why Check GSTIN Details Before Doing Business?
- Verify active status — A cancelled or suspended GSTIN means the vendor is non-compliant. Invoices from them won't support ITC claims.
- Confirm business identity — Match the legal name and address against the invoice to prevent fraud.
- Check filing history — Vendors who haven't filed recent returns may have their GSTIN suspended, affecting your ITC.
- Validate before onboarding — One check at vendor onboarding prevents months of ITC mismatches during reconciliation.
Related Tools
- Bulk GSTIN Verification — check a whole list of GST numbers at once (1 credit per GSTIN found) and export to Excel
- GST Search by PAN — find every GSTIN registered under a PAN across India
- Verify GST Number — validate GSTIN format and check digit
- GST State Code List — find any state or UT code used in GSTIN
- GST Calculator — calculate GST with CGST/SGST/IGST breakdown
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Convert to ExcelFrequently Asked Questions
How do I search for GST number details?
Enter the GSTIN above to validate its format, state code, and check digit for free. Then see the business details — company name, address, registration date, and status — here with 1 credit, or free with "Search on GST Portal".
Can I search GST number by company name or PAN?
The official GST portal allows search by GSTIN or PAN. Searching by company name is not directly supported. If you have the PAN, you can find all GSTINs registered under it.
What details can I find from a GSTIN?
From the GSTIN itself: state, PAN, and entity type. From the GST portal: legal name, trade name, address, registration date, taxpayer type, and current status (active/cancelled).
How do I check if a GST registration is active?
Search the GSTIN on the official GST portal (services.gst.gov.in). The result shows the current status: Active, Cancelled, or Suspended.
Is this GST number search free?
The format check is free with no signup: we validate the check digit and decode the state, PAN, and entity type. The live registry lookup — business name, status, type, and address — uses 1 credit, and only when the GSTIN is found. If the GSTIN was looked up on this site in the last 30 days, the details show free. You can also check any GSTIN free on the official GST portal, linked from the result.
What is "searchtp" on the GST portal?
"searchtp" is the URL of the government portal's Search Taxpayer page (services.gst.gov.in/services/searchtp). It lets you look up a taxpayer by GSTIN or PAN. People often search "searchtp" on Google to reach it. You can check the GSTIN here first, then open the portal to confirm return-filing status.
How do I verify a GST number is valid?
A valid GST number is 15 characters: 2-digit state code, 10-character PAN, an entity number, the letter Z, and a check digit. Enter it above — we verify the check digit (Luhn mod 36) and flag likely typos. A valid format plus an Active status on the registry means the GSTIN is genuine.