To search the details of a taxpayer registered under GST, perform following steps:
Note: The Search Taxpayer functionality allows you to view the profile of any other registered taxpayer at the GST Portal on entering the GSTIN/UIN. You can search the details of a taxpayer without login and also after logging into the GST Portal.
You can view details of a taxpayer like GSTIN/UIN, Legal Name of Business, Trade Name, Effective date of registration, Constitution of Business, Principal Place of Business, Date of Cancellation (if applicable), Details of Return Filed etc. without login into the GST Portal. Once you login to the GST Portal, you can view additional details like Name(s) of the Proprietor/Director(s)/Promoter(s), E-way Bill History, Annual Aggregate Turnover, % of Tax Payment in Cash etc. of a taxpayer.
1. Access the www.gst.gov.in URL. The GST Home page is displayed.
2.1 Search Taxpayer - Pre-login
2.2 Search Taxpayer - Post-login
2.1 Search Taxpayer - Pre-login
2.1.1 Click the Search Taxpayer menu available at the GST Portal homepage.
2.1.2 In the GSTIN/UIN of the Taxpayer field, enter the GSTIN or UIN of the taxpayer whose details has to be searched. In the Type the characters you see in the image below field, enter the captcha text. Click the SEARCH button.
2.1.3 The details are displayed.
2.1.4 Click SHOW FILING TABLE button to view the filed return details.
2.1.5 Click the Show Return Filing Frequency button to view the frequency of the return filing.
Note:
• The filing frequency can be monthly or quarterly.
• Click the Filing Frequency of Previous FY button to view the filing frequency of the previous year.
• In case the taxpayer type is not registered, cancelled or composition, an error message will appear when the Show Return Filing Frequency button is clicked.
2.2 Search Taxpayer - Post-login
2.2.1 Login to the GST Portal with valid credentials. Click the Search Taxpayer menu available at the GST Portal homepage.
2.2.2 In the GSTIN/UIN of the Taxpayer field, enter the GSTIN or UIN of the taxpayer whose details has to be searched. Click the SEARCH button.
2.2.3 The details are displayed.
Note:
• 'GST Compliance Rating' computed by the 'Goods and Service Tax' department is a performance ranking of all registered taxable persons that defines how compliant they are with respect to the GST provisions. This rating/score which is determined on a scale of '0' to '10' is based on aspects like timely filing of GST returns, payment of taxes, penalty etc.
• 'Gross Taxable Income' field value displays different slabs of income based on the Total Income declared by the taxpayer during his Income Tax returns, source of data being the CBDT Database.
2.2.4 Click the Place of Business tab to view details related to place of business.
2.2.5 Click SHOW FILING TABLE button to view the filed return details.
2.2.6 Click E-WAY BILL HISTORY button to view details related to e-way bill history.
2.2.7 Click the Liability Paid Percentage button to view the percentage of liability paid by the taxpayer.
2.2.8. Click the Show Return Filing Frequency button to view the frequency of the filed return for the current financial year.
Note: The Filing Frequency of Previous FY button will appear. Click it to view the filing frequency of the previous financial year.