GSTIN structure and state codes
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Updated 03 Oct 2026
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What each of the 15 characters in a GSTIN means.
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The 15 characters
| Position | Meaning | Example 09ABCDE1234F1Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | State code | 09 = Uttar Pradesh |
| 3–12 | PAN of the business | ABCDE1234F |
| 13 | Entity number: registrations under the same PAN in that state (1–9, then A–Z) | 1 |
| 14 | Always Z (default) | Z |
| 15 | Check character, calculated from the first 14 | 5 |
Common state codes
07 Delhi · 08 Rajasthan · 09 Uttar Pradesh · 19 West Bengal · 24 Gujarat · 27 Maharashtra · 29 Karnataka · 32 Kerala · 33 Tamil Nadu · 36 Telangana · 37 Andhra Pradesh. The full list is in Reference → GST State Codes.
Checks before saving a party
- The state in the ledger must match the first two digits.
- The PAN inside the GSTIN should match the party's PAN.
- Use Tools → GSTIN Checker to verify the check character, then confirm the status (active/cancelled) on the GST portal.
Sources
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