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GSTIN

The identification number associated with a GST registration.

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A business example

A supplier serves a customer that has registrations in two states.

Follow the exampleFictional business scenario
  1. Customer entity

    The same business holds more than one state registration.

  2. Actual supply

    The team checks which establishment is involved in the transaction.

  3. Invoice particulars

    The appropriate registration details are used and checked against the supply facts.

What this shows

Using the first GSTIN saved in the customer master can select the wrong registration. The correct choice depends on the actual transaction.

What it is often confused with

One PAN can be associated with different state registrations; the correct registration matters.

What to look at in your business

Verify the registration details against the actual supplier or recipient.

Context and further reading

This entry explains the business term. The related guide below provides the next layer of context; any applicable legal test depends on the transaction and relevant period.

GST registration by state →

Related terms

PAN

The income-tax identification number assigned to a taxpayer.

TAN

An identification number used in the tax deduction and collection system where required.

Reverse charge

A GST mechanism under which the recipient pays the tax for specified supplies instead of the supplier paying it in the usual way.