Know Your GST Identification

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The GST number, known as GSTIN, stands for Goods and Services Tax Identification Number. GST is a comprehensive indirect tax on Goods and Services in India. It is a 15-digit tax identification number issued by the government of India to registered taxpayers. Any individual, company, or partnership firm registering under GST is assigned this identification number.

GSTIN consists of 15 digits. These are 15 alphanumeric characters, each has a specific purpose. First 2 digits represent the state of registration. Next 10 characters represent the PAN number of the GSTIN holder. Next is a digit which shows the number of registration against a single PAN number in a state. Next is Z which is common for all. In the end it's either an alphabet or a number which is a check digit.

First 2 digits : State Code of India

3-12 alphanumeric characters : PAN of Person / Company/ Service 

13 digit : Number of registrations in a single state

14 alphabate : Z, common for all

15 alphabet or number: Check sum digit.

State Codes.

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