Key takeaways
What this article covers, in order:
- Verifying a GSTIN
- Step by step
- How HelloBooks helps
- Frequently asked questions
Checking a supplier’s GSTIN is free and protects your input tax credit.
Verifying a GSTIN
The GST portal’s "Search Taxpayer" tool lets anyone verify a GSTIN for free, showing the legal name, status and registration type.
- Confirms the GSTIN is valid and active.
- Shows the registered legal and trade name.
- Protects your input tax credit from fake invoices.
Step by step
- Open gst.gov.in and choose Search Taxpayer by GSTIN.
- Enter the 15-digit GSTIN.
- Check the name, status and registration date against the invoice.
Rates change at GST Council meetings, so always confirm the current figure for your exact HSN or SAC code on the CBIC rate finder or the GST portal before you print it on an invoice.
How HelloBooks helps
HelloBooks is built for exactly this kind of GST work. HelloBooks is free GST accounting software for Indian businesses: you can raise GST-compliant invoices with the correct HSN or SAC code, track input tax credit against your GSTR-2B, and file unlimited GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns from one dashboard.
- GST-ready invoicing with automatic CGST / SGST / IGST split and HSN or SAC codes.
- GSTR-2B reconciliation so you only claim the input tax credit you are actually entitled to.
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing free, with GSTR-9 generated ready to file and e-invoicing on higher plans.
- Due-date reminders so a late fee never catches you by surprise.
Thousands of founders, freelancers and accountants in India run their books on HelloBooks — you can start free, with no credit card.
Frequently asked questions
Is GST number verification free?
Yes, verifying a GSTIN on the official portal is completely free.
Do I need a CA for this?
No — the process is online and self-service. A professional is optional and only needed for complex or disputed cases.
Does HelloBooks offer this for free?
Yes. HelloBooks is free GST accounting software for India: free GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing, GST-ready invoicing and GSTR-2B reconciliation, no credit card to start.
