GST Decode

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This discussion explains how to decode a Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN). The 15-digit number is based on your PAN and state code. The first two digits represent the state, the next ten are your PAN, and the remaining digits indicate registration count, a default 'Z', and a final check code.

Gurvinder Singh

Gurvinder Singh (Querist)
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29 March 2023 Please advise, how to Decode GST No. i.e. what different digits in GST No. specify?

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Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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29 March 2023 Each taxpayer is assigned a state-wise PAN-based 15-digit Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN).
Here is a format break-down of the GSTIN:
The first two digits represent the state code as per Indian Census 2011. Every state has a unique code. For instance,
State code of Karnataka is 29
State code of Maharashtra is 27; & Andhra Pradesh is 28 etc.
The next ten digits will be the PAN number of the taxpayer.
The thirteenth digit will be assigned based on the number of registration within a state.
The fourteenth digit will be “Z” by default.
The last digit will be for check code. It may be an alphabet or a number.

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Gurvinder Singh

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30 March 2023 Thanks for your help Sir.

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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30 March 2023 You are welcome.

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