Compare their purposes
- D-U-N-S: a business identifier managed by Dun & Bradstreet.
- GST: registration within the Indian goods and services tax system.
- A request for one does not automatically mean the other satisfies it.
Does a D-U-N-S Number replace GST registration?
No. It does not settle your GST obligations. Confirm tax-registration requirements for your circumstances with a qualified tax adviser. This guide does not determine whether your business must register.
What should you check in your documents?
Compare the legal entity name and address across the documents relevant to your request. Record any trade-name difference or recent address change. Do not assume two records match just because they contain the same brand name.
A practical next step
Ask the requesting customer or platform which identifier and evidence they need. For help organizing your D-U-N-S information, review the document checklist and send MASTERSTAP a WhatsApp enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Is a D-U-N-S Number the same as GST registration?
No. A D-U-N-S Number identifies a business in Dun & Bradstreet’s records. GST registration concerns India’s goods and services tax system. Neither substitutes for the other.
What documents should I prepare?
Start with your company registration certificate or relevant business-registration document, the exact legal name and address, an official email and a contact number. Additional evidence may be requested for your entity or jurisdiction.