How to check whether a supplier is registered for GST
An ABN and GST registration are separate. A supplier can hold an active ABN without being registered for GST, and registration can start or end on a given date. The register records the GST effective dates.
Check one supplier
Enter the ABN in ClearABN's free single checker. It shows whether GST registration is current and the date it took effect, alongside the ABN status and entity name.
Check a whole supplier list
Upload a Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks contacts export. Every row with no current GST registration is flagged, so you can compare it against how the supplier invoices you.
Register facts, not advice
Whether a GST credit can be claimed depends on more than the register. ClearABN shows what the register says and links to the ATO's pages; it does not provide tax advice.
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Official sources
ClearABN shows Australian Business Register facts and the result of an ABN checksum. It does not provide tax, legal or financial advice. Links go to the ATO and the Australian Business Register so you can read their pages yourself.