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What is GST official website?

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Rachel Newton

Updated on May 03, 2026

www.gst.gov.in is the government's official GST website and is also known as the GST portal/GSTN portal. It facilitates numerous services for taxpayers ranging from obtaining GST registration, filing of GST returns, application for refunds, to the time a taxpayer applies for the cancellation of the GST registration.

Considering this, what is the official site of GST?

Also, what is the GST council? GST Council is an apex member committee to modify, reconcile or to procure any law or regulation based on the context of goods and services tax in India. The council is headed by the union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman assisted with the finance minister of all the states of India.

Just so, how do I get GST portal?

Visit www.gst.gov.in, the GST portal in India, and click on the 'Login' button at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Enter your username, password and the captcha code, and click on 'Login' again. The GST portal login procedure is now complete. The page that follows gives you access to your dashboard.

How can I check my GST details online?

Logging at the GST portal: Go to gst. – click on the dropdown of the Search Taxpayers – click on Search by GSTIN/UIN – enter the GST Number mentioned on the invoice in the search column – enter the captcha shown and click on Search.

Related Question Answers

What are the 3 types of GST?

The three types of GST in India are; Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST), State Goods and Services Tax (SGST), Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST), and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST).

How do I find GST 1?

Here is a step by step guide to change invoice details:
  1. Step 1 – Login on to the GST Portal.
  2. Step 2 – Then, go to 'Services' > 'Returns' > 'Returns Dashboard'
  3. Step 3 – Select the Month and Year from the drop-down.
  4. Step 4 – Click on 'PREPARE OFFLINE' under GSTR 1.
  5. Step 5 – Go to 'Download' and click on 'GENERATE FILE'.

How do I find my GST officer?

To get the contact number of your GST officer:
  1. Login to GST website.
  2. Click on Services.
  3. Click on User Services.
  4. Click on Contacts.

What are the documents required for GST?

The main documents for GST registration include a PAN card, proof of business registration, identity, photographs and address proof of persons in charge, the business' address proof and bank account statements.

How do I access my GST dashboard?

Dashboard Dashboard section appears on the screen once you log in to GST portal. You can access your profile, notice(s), order(s) in one click on this dashboard page. Also, the taxpayer can file returns or create tax payment challan from this screen.

How do I generate GST?

Go to official GST portal - gst. and under the services tab, choose Services > Registration > New Registration. On the Registration page, enter all the requested details (including your PAN number), email address and mobile number. After entering the details, click proceed.

How do I check my GST credit?

The taxpayer shall use the following procedure to view Blocked Credit Balance:
  1. Step 1: Log in to the Portal. The taxpayer has to login to the official GST Portal.
  2. Step 2: Enter the Details. The taxpayer has to enter the username and password.
  3. Step 3: Click Electronic Credit Ledger.
  4. Step 4: Click Blocked Credit Balance.

How do I check my GST invoice?

How to file GSTR 2A?
  1. Step 1 – Login to GST Portal.
  2. Step 2 – Go to Services.
  3. Step 3 – Select the Financial Year and the Return Filing Period from the drop-down.
  4. Step 4 – Click on View button in the tile GSTR 2A.
  5. Step 5 – The GSTR 2 – auto drafted details is displayed.
  6. Step 6 – Under Part A, click on B2B Invoices.

Who is the father of GST?

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Who is CEO of GST?

Prakash Kumar

Who is the president of GST?

President Pranab Mukherjee

Who is the CEO of GST?

CEO Prakash Kumar

Who is the Member of GST council?

S. No. Government Member of GST Council
15 Karnataka Shri Basavaraj Bommai
16 Kerala Dr.T.M.Thomas Isaac
17 Madhya Pradesh Shri Tarun Kumar Bhanot
18 Maharashtra Shri Sudhir Mungantiwar

Who is the GST officer India?

M. Ajit Kumar

How many GST are there?

15

What are the types of GST?

Types of GST. There are 4 GST types namely Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST), State Goods and Services Tax (SGST), Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), and Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST). The taxation rate under each of them is different.

What are the powers of GST council?

It is tasked with the duties to make important decisions and changes in GST. The GST Council is authorised to determine the rate of tax applicable under the GST model, tax exemption rules, the due date of submitting GST forms, tax related laws and deadlines and special exemptions for some States of India.

How can I find GST number by name?

GST Number Search by Name
  1. Enter the correct business name.
  2. Punch in at least 10 Character to find GST number information of the relevant business.
  3. To find the most relevant answer ensure that you enter the initials of State along with business characters.

How does a GST number look like?

GSTIN is a 15 digit unique code which is will be assigned to each taxpayer, which will be State-wise and PAN-based. The structure or format of 15 digit GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number) will look like below. First two Digits-The first digit of GSTIN is state code as per Indian Census 2011.