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# GSTIN Verification

> Find answers to GSTIN verification FAQs on validating business identifiers, retrieving company details, handling cancelled GSTINs, and decoding response codes.

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    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

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  <Accordion title="Is there any limit to the number of GSTINs that can be verified in a day?" onClick={() => posthog.capture('Accordion Clicked', { title: "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.

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  <Accordion title="Can I verify the GSTIN by just knowing the name of the person?" onClick={() => posthog.capture('Accordion Clicked', { title: "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.

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  <Accordion title="Which businesses can benefit from GSTIN verification?" onClick={() => posthog.capture('Accordion Clicked', { title: "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

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  <Accordion title="Do I need to pay in advance for GSTIN verification?" onClick={() => posthog.capture('Accordion Clicked', { title: "Do I need to pay in advance for GSTIN verification?" })}>
    Yes, GSTIN verification requires prepaid payment. Please get in touch with our sales team to set up your account and find the best suitable plan for you.

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  <Accordion title="What are the details I need to input to verify a GSTIN?" onClick={() => posthog.capture('Accordion Clicked', { title: "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.

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  <Accordion title="What is online GSTIN verification?" onClick={() => posthog.capture('Accordion Clicked', { title: "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.

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  <Accordion title="What is the average response time for the GSTIN Api?" onClick={() => posthog.capture('Accordion Clicked', { title: "What is the average response time for the GSTIN Api?" })}>
    The average response time is less than a second.

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