diff --git a/india_compliance/gst_india/doctype/gstin/gstin.py b/india_compliance/gst_india/doctype/gstin/gstin.py
index bd8bd5899..93ce26140 100644
--- a/india_compliance/gst_india/doctype/gstin/gstin.py
+++ b/india_compliance/gst_india/doctype/gstin/gstin.py
@@ -54,6 +54,9 @@ def get_gstin_status(gstin, transaction_date=None, is_request_from_ui=0):
     """
     Permission check not required as GSTIN details are public where GSTIN is known.
     """
+    if not gstin:
+        return
+
     if not is_status_refresh_required(gstin, transaction_date):
         if not frappe.db.exists("GSTIN", gstin):
             return