GST State Code Finder

A GST state code is the first 2 digits of a GSTIN (GST Identification Number) that identifies the state or union territory where a business is registered under GST. Each Indian state and UT has a unique code assigned by the government. For example, 27 represents Maharashtra and 07 represents Delhi. These codes range from 01 to 38, with 97 for Other Territory and 99 for Centre Jurisdiction.

The GST state code for Maharashtra is 27. This means any GSTIN registered in Maharashtra will start with '27'. For example, 27AABCU9603R1ZM is a GSTIN registered in Maharashtra. Maharashtra has one of the highest numbers of GST registrations in India, making code 27 one of the most commonly seen state codes on invoices.

GST state code 27 represents Maharashtra. If a GSTIN starts with 27, it means the business is registered in Maharashtra. To identify any state from a GSTIN, simply look at the first two digits and match them against the official state code list. You can use our GST State Code Finder tool above to instantly look up any code.

The GST state code for Gujarat is 24. Any GSTIN starting with '24' indicates a business registered in Gujarat. Gujarat is a major commercial and industrial state, so code 24 appears frequently in inter-state trade invoices. When selling goods from Gujarat to another state, IGST applies instead of CGST+SGST.

There are 37 active GST state codes in India, covering all states and union territories. These codes range from 01 (Jammu & Kashmir) to 38 (Ladakh). Additionally, code 97 is used for 'Other Territory' (for supplies to locations outside India but within customs territory) and code 99 is for 'Centre Jurisdiction'. Note that Andhra Pradesh has two codes: 28 (old, pre-bifurcation) and 37 (new, post-Telangana separation).

The state code is always the first 2 digits of a GSTIN. A GSTIN is a 15-character alphanumeric number structured as: State Code (positions 1-2) + PAN (positions 3-12) + Entity Number (position 13) + 'Z' (position 14) + Checksum (position 15). For example, in GSTIN 27AABCU9603R1ZM, '27' is the state code for Maharashtra. You can verify any GSTIN using our free GSTIN Validator tool.

Yes, TallyPrime automatically identifies the state code from any GSTIN entered during ledger creation or invoice entry. It uses the first two digits to determine the state and automatically applies the correct tax type - CGST+SGST for intra-state transactions and IGST for inter-state transactions. This eliminates manual lookup of state codes and reduces errors in tax calculation and filing.