Under GST, a state and union territories are represented using GST State Code List. The GST State Code list is in numerical form such as the state code for Delhi is 07, in a similar way for Uttar Pradesh it is 09 and so forth.
There could be a spelling error in writing alphabetic state code in GST Invoice & GST Return data which may cause problem in processing invoice & finding correct GST liabilities & also in filing GST Return but if codes are small & fixed so there are less chances of mistakes in mentioning state through such codes. In GST, the government has provided a list of numerical state code of every state.
Where we need State Code in GST?
In GST state code is used in:
- GST Identification Number (GSTIN) &
- in identifying “Place of Supply”
- GSTIN starts with state code; first 2 digits are state code for example in GSTIN 08AAEPM0111C1Z8 starting 2 digit “08” is state code of Rajasthan.
- “Place of Supply” is required to find whether IGST will be charged or CGST & SGST will be charged. If Supplier State Code & “Place of Supply” State code is different than IGST will be charged & if Supplier state code & Place of Supply state code is same than CGST & SGST will be charged.
For example:
- Supplier State code is “08” and place of supply is “09” then IGST will be charged in invoice.
- Supplier State code is “08” and place of supply is also “08” then CGST & SGST will be charged in invoice.
In GST Invoice under place of supply field state code is mentioned. Supplier & buyer state code is identified from first two digits of their GSTIN and accordingly IGST or CGST & SGST/UTGST are charged.
Here is the List of State Code under GST:
| GST State Code | State |
|---|---|
| 1 | JAMMU AND KASHMIR |
| 2 | HIMACHAL PRADESH |
| 3 | PUNJAB |
| 4 | CHANDIGARH |
| 5 | UTTARAKHAND |
| 6 | HARYANA |
| 7 | DELHI |
| 8 | RAJASTHAN |
| 9 | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 10 | BIHAR |
| 11 | SIKKIM |
| 12 | ARUNACHAL PRADESH |
| 13 | NAGALAND |
| 14 | MANIPUR |
| 15 | MIZORAM |
| 16 | TRIPURA |
| 17 | MEGHLAYA |
| 18 | ASSAM |
| 19 | WEST BENGAL |
| 20 | JHARKHAND |
| 21 | ODISHA |
| 22 | CHATTISGARH |
| 23 | MADHYA PRADESH |
| 24 | GUJARAT |
| 26* | DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI, DAMAN AND DIU (NEWLY MERGED UT)* |
| 27 | MAHARASHTRA |
| 28 | ANDHRA PRADESH (old) |
| 29 | KARNATAKA |
| 30 | GOA |
| 31 | LAKSHADWEEP |
| 32 | KERALA |
| 33 | TAMIL NADU |
| 34 | PUDUCHERRY |
| 35 | ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS |
| 36 | TELANGANA |
| 37 | ANDHRA PRADESH (NEW) |
| 38 | LADAKH (NEW) |
Know Your GST Jurisdiction
GST Jurisdiction is needed by a person at the time of registering under GST as he has to mention the details regarding the State, Zone, Division and Range.
So to check GST Jurisdiction a taxpayer has to visit CBEC GST: Know Your Jurisdiction
Afterwards, he needs to select your state, zone, division and range.
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