Can I use existing GST number to purchase goods for my new venture?

[Karan Sidhu]

Hello members,

Please guide, Can I use my existing firm's GST number to purchase trial goods for my new startup venture? Please note, My new startup has no similarity with my existing business.

Advance thanks!!

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

In my view you can use the existing GST number for your new venture.

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

If your PAN (Permanent Account Number) is going to remain same, then your GSTIN will also be same.

AI Summary

GST registration: existing GST number may be used for a new venture if PAN remains unchanged.
Using an existing GST registration to purchase trial goods for a separate new venture is permitted in practice where the registered person remains the same; if the PAN is unchanged, the GSTIN also remains the same and the existing registration will continue to apply.