GST state code is required by the taxpayer while registering for GST. And also while entering GST invoice details in GST returns online. In this blog, we have listed the states and their respective state’s code.
A single indirect tax, GST was introduced to provide the entire country a unified tax regime. Upon obtaining a new GST registration, a business will receive a 15-digit GSTIN number. The number would be required while registering for GST and during GST returns.
The first two digits of the GSTIN number are the GST state code which represents the state. Every state has a different GST state code.
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What is the Format of GSTIN?
Also Read: What Are The Documents Required For GST Registration In India?
The Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN number) is 15-digit long consisting of 2 GST state code, 10-digit PAN number, 1-digit registration number, and a 2-digit check digit.
Now let’s take a look at the GST state code list.
| Sr. No. |
State |
GST STATE CODE LIST |
| 1. | Jammu and Kashmir | GST State Code 01 |
| 2. | Himachal Pradesh | GST State Code 02 |
| 3. | Punjab | GST State Code 03 |
| 4. | Chandigarh | GST State Code 04 |
| 5. | Uttarakhand | GST State Code 05 |
| 6. | Haryana | GST State Code 06 |
| 7. | Delhi | GST State Code 07 |
| 8. | Rajasthan | GST State Code 08 |
| 9. | Uttar Pradesh | GST State Code 09 |
| 10. | Bihar | GST State Code 10 |
| 11. | Sikkim | GST State Code 11 |
| 12. | Arunachal Pradesh | GST State Code 12 |
| 13. | Nagaland | GST State Code 13 |
| 14. | Manipur | GST State Code 14 |
| 15. | Mizoram | GST State Code 15 |
| 16. | Tripura | GST State Code 16 |
| 17. | Meghalaya | GST State Code 17 |
| 18. | Assam | GST State Code 18 |
| 19. | West Bengal | GST State Code 19 |
| 20. | Jharkhand | GST State Code 20 |
| 21. | Odisha | GST State Code 21 |
| 22. | Chattisgarh | GST State Code 22 |
| 23. | Madhya Pradesh | GST State Code 23 |
| 24. | Gujarat | GST State Code 24 |
| 25. | Daman and Diu | GST State Code 25 |
| 26. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli | GST State Code 26 |
| 27. | Maharashtra | GST State Code 27 |
| 28. | Andhra Pradesh | GST State Code 28 |
| 29. | Karnataka | GST State Code 29 |
| 30. | Goa | GST State Code 30 |
| 31. | Lakshadweep | GST State Code 31 |
| 32. | Kerala | GST State Code 32 |
| 33. | Tamil Nadu | GST State Code 33 |
| 34. | Puducherry | GST State Code 34 |
| 35. | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | GST State Code 35 |
| 36. | Telangana | GST State Code 36 |
| 37. | Andhra Pradesh | GST State Code 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The first two digits of a GSTIN represent the state code. The GST state code list is used by a taxpayer while registering for GST and entering invoice details in GST Returns.
In a GST registration number, the first two digits represent the State Code. The following next 10 digits represent the PAN of the applicant. In addition, one digit represents entity code, one digit is left blank and the last digit is a check digit.
Each taxpayer is assigned with a state-wise PAN-based 15-digit Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN) at the time of GST registration.
Goods & Service Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) is a state-specific unique number based on PAN. GSTIN is a 15 digits registration number consisting of state code, PAN, entity code, and the check digit.
No, it is not possible to find the GST number by name for all taxpayers. You can find details by name of below taxpayers: List of taxpayers shared by state governments. Businesses that have shared GSTIN on their website.
The formula for GST calculation:
Add GST: GST Amount = (Original Cost x GST%)/100. Net Price = Original Cost + GST Amount.
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