How to identify the GST State Code and what are the state codes for different states in India?

Every state has been assigned a code for it to become easier and detectable to know where the taxpayer/business entity is from. For example, if your GST Number is 22AAAAA0000B1Z5 the number 22 is the state code and represents the state of Chattisgarh. One can easily recognize the state or location of the business of the taxpayer through the GST number.

If you are a foreign entity conducting business in India, then registration on the GST portal is mandatory; however the tax identification of the country your business is located in needs to be provided which will then be used as the official number on all your invoices.

Below is the list of the GST State Code and the number allotted to each state based on the 2011 Indian Census.

GST Jurisdiction

Every taxpayer who is registering themselves on the GST Portal is required to fill in details about their GST Jurisdiction as well. The process to find your jurisdiction is now quite easy and a step by step process is provided by the GST portal. Follow the steps mentioned below to know how to find your GST Jurisdiction

On the CBEC Website

Before you register on the GST portal and are confused about which jurisdiction the taxpayer/business entity falls under, you can follow these steps to know the jurisdiction.

• Go to the CBEC Home Page – CBEC Home Page.
• Select the state your business is located in
• Select the zone you are situated in and then click on the expand all option

Here the entire commissionerate  list expands in Division and Range and lets you know under which jurisdiction you fall

On the GST portal upon completion of registration

• Go to the GST Homepage – https://gst.gov.in 
• Go to search, taxpayers option and enter your GSTIN
• Here you will be provided with all your details along with central and state jurisdiction
• The jurisdiction shown in the color Red is the actual jurisdiction of the taxpayer/business entity

State Jurisdiction:

• For determining the State jurisdiction of the department, the Taxpayers have to refer their respective State Vat/Sales tax website for searching ward and circle.

Central Jurisdiction:

• Central jurisdiction is itself covered under CBIC Portal of GST. So, the above process may also be followed to determine the applicability of central jurisdiction.