How to check if a GST number is active or cancelled?

Enter the GSTIN above to validate the format and decode registration details. For live active/cancelled/suspended status, visit gst.gov.in → Search Taxpayer → Search by GSTIN/UIN and enter the number.

Can I claim ITC from a supplier with cancelled GST registration?

No. ITC claimed on invoices from a cancelled or suspended GSTIN is invalid. During scrutiny, this ITC gets reversed and you owe the full tax amount plus 24% interest per annum. Always verify supplier status.

What is the difference between cancelled and suspended GST registration?

Cancelled means the registration is permanently revoked — the taxpayer cannot collect GST. Suspended is temporary, usually due to non-filing of returns, and can be reactivated. Both are unsafe for ITC purposes.

How often should I verify supplier GST status?

Before every large payment and at the start of each month for regular suppliers. A supplier active last month can be suspended or cancelled this month if they defaulted on return filing.

GST Registration Status Checker

Enter any GSTIN to decode registration details and check status. Always verify your supplier's GST registration before processing payment — invalid GSTINs mean invalid ITC claims.

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Why Verifying GST Status Protects Your Business

Every month, thousands of businesses receive ASMT-10 scrutiny notices because they claimed ITC on invoices from suppliers whose GST registration was cancelled or suspended. The sad part? Most of them didn't even know.

When GST officers do their quarterly data reconciliation, they match your ITC claims against your suppliers' filed returns. If your supplier's registration is invalid — even if they issued a proper-looking invoice — your ITC gets disallowed. You then owe the tax amount plus 24% interest per annum.

This tool helps you verify format and decode GSTIN details in seconds. For live active/cancelled/suspended status, we link you directly to the official GST portal verification.

GST Registration Status Types — What Each Means

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Active

Registration is valid and current. The business can legally issue GST invoices and collect tax. ITC claims from this GSTIN are safe.

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Cancelled

Registration permanently revoked. Could be voluntary (owner applied) or by department order. Cannot collect GST. Do not claim ITC.

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Suspended

Temporary block, usually for non-filing of returns. The registration can be reactivated. Do not claim ITC until status is Active again.

Provisional

Old registration from GST migration period. These have largely been regularised. Verify on portal before claiming ITC.

How to Verify Live Status on GST Portal

Go to gst.gov.in

Open the official GST portal. No login required for GSTIN search.

Click Search Taxpayer

Find "Search Taxpayer" option in the top menu or homepage.

Select Search by GSTIN/UIN

Enter the 15-digit GSTIN you want to verify.

Check Registration Status field

The result shows status (Active/Cancelled/Suspended), trade name, principal place of business, and nature of business.

Verify on Official GST Portal →

Frequently Asked Questions

How to check if a GST number is active?▼

Use this tool for format validation and decoding. For live active/cancelled status, visit gst.gov.in → Search Taxpayer → enter GSTIN. The result shows current registration status.

Can I claim ITC from a cancelled GST supplier?▼

No. ITC from cancelled or suspended GSTINs is invalid. It gets reversed in scrutiny and you owe tax + 24% interest. Verify before every large payment.

What is suspended GST registration?▼

Suspended means temporarily blocked, usually because the supplier didn't file returns for multiple months. They can reactivate by filing pending returns. Don't claim ITC during suspension.

How often should I verify my suppliers?▼

Before every payment above ₹5,000, and monthly for all regular suppliers. Status can change any month — what was Active in January can be Suspended by March.

What if my supplier's GSTIN is valid but they haven't filed returns?▼

Even with an Active GSTIN, if the supplier hasn't filed GSTR-1, your invoices won't appear in GSTR-2B. ITC claims without GSTR-2B backing are risky. Check GSTR-2B monthly.

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