To check a GST number on your phone, open a GST verification app, type or paste the 15-character GSTIN and read the result: GST status (Active, Suspended or Cancelled), legal and trade name, registration date, constitution and nature of business. In FundRaksha Trust this Basic check is free for every GSTIN. If you are about to give credit, go one step further and look at the filing record, defaults reported by other suppliers and court cases, which the paid reports add.
How to check a GST number in the FundRaksha Trust app
- Install FundRaksha Trust from Google Play and sign up with your own GSTIN. On a computer, use the web app.
- Open Verify a buyer and enter the buyer's GSTIN. The app rejects numbers that are not in GSTIN format, which catches many typing mistakes.
- Read the free Basic check: status, legal and trade name, registration date, constitution and nature of business.
- If you are giving credit, unlock the Advance GST or GST + Financial report from the same screen.
- Add the buyer to your watchlist if you want an alert when the GST status changes.
Without installing anything, the free GST lookup on this site shows GST status, registration date, business type and state for GSTINs that have been checked on FundRaksha before.
What the app shows at each level
| Report | What it adds |
|---|---|
| Basic (free) | GST status, legal and trade name, registration date, constitution, nature of business |
| Advance GST | GST health score, filing record with delays and missing returns, registered mobile and email, people and places, Aadhaar, eKYC and e-invoice signals, defaults reported by other suppliers |
| GST + Financial | Owner's credit score and loan record (with consent), promoter or director financials, court cases, tribunals and FIRs, and a credit decision with suggested terms |
Prices are on the pricing page. A new business's first full report is offered at a lower price, as shown on the buyer verification page.
GST portal or an app: which should you use?
The GST portal (gst.gov.in) is the official source and its Search Taxpayer page is free. The steps are in how to verify a GST number. An app is useful when you check buyers often and want the result in a form you can act on:
- No captcha for every search, and results saved against the buyer.
- The filing record read for you, with delays and missing returns highlighted.
- GST, defaulter reports, court cases and the owner's credit report in one report.
- Monthly re-checks and alerts through the watchlist.
- A bulk GST check for a whole list of GSTINs, in the web app.
Details in any app come from public GST records as last fetched. Before a large order, confirm the current status on the GST portal too.
What to do with the result
- Active, names match, regular filing: proceed with normal checks and a sensible credit limit.
- Active, but returns missing or late: reduce the limit or ask for part payment in advance. See what GST filing status tells you.
- Suspended or Cancelled: do not give credit until the buyer explains. See how to spot a fake GST number.
- Name mismatch: ask for an invoice or purchase order in the registered name before you ship.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best app to check a GST number?
For a one-off check, the GST portal is free and official. If you check buyers often, an app such as FundRaksha Trust saves time: the Basic check is free for every GSTIN, and paid reports add the filing record, defaulter reports and court cases.
Can I check GST status on mobile for free?
Yes. The GST portal works in a mobile browser, and the Basic check in the FundRaksha Trust app is free for every GSTIN.
Can I see a business's GST return filing status in the app?
Yes. The Advance GST report shows the filing record with delays and missing returns, along with a GST health score.
Can I check many GSTINs at once?
Yes. The bulk GST check in the FundRaksha web app lets you upload a list of GSTINs and download the results as a file. It is charged per GSTIN, and rows that fail are refunded.
Does a GST verification app show the business owner's name?
For a proprietorship, the legal name is usually the owner's name as per PAN. The Advance GST report also lists the people linked to the registration.
This guide is general information for Indian businesses, not legal or tax advice. GST data shown by any tool comes from public records and should be confirmed on the GST portal before you act on it.