GST state codes
Find a state or union territory code, check a GSTIN prefix and browse the complete geographic reference list.
Find a GST state code
Select a location to see its two-digit code. Leading zeroes are part of the displayed code.
Maharashtra
State and union territory code list
36 of 36 locations
| GST code | State / Union territory |
|---|---|
| 01 | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 02 | Himachal Pradesh |
| 03 | Punjab |
| 04 | Chandigarh |
| 05 | Uttarakhand |
| 06 | Haryana |
| 07 | Delhi |
| 08 | Rajasthan |
| 09 | Uttar Pradesh |
| 10 | Bihar |
| 11 | Sikkim |
| 12 | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 13 | Nagaland |
| 14 | Manipur |
| 15 | Mizoram |
| 16 | Tripura |
| 17 | Meghalaya |
| 18 | Assam |
| 19 | West Bengal |
| 20 | Jharkhand |
| 21 | Odisha |
| 22 | Chhattisgarh |
| 23 | Madhya Pradesh |
| 24 | Gujarat |
| 26 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| 27 | Maharashtra |
| 29 | Karnataka |
| 30 | Goa |
| 31 | Lakshadweep |
| 32 | Kerala |
| 33 | Tamil Nadu |
| 34 | Puducherry |
| 35 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| 36 | Telangana |
| 37 | Andhra Pradesh |
| 38 | Ladakh |
Read the first two characters
A GSTIN begins with a two-digit state code. For example, the prefix 27 in 27AAFCE7126D1ZU represents Maharashtra. The prefix helps identify the registration location; it does not identify the business on its own.
Keep the leading zero when a code is below 10: Delhi is 07, not just 7 in a GSTIN. Our search accepts either format for convenience, but always displays the two-digit version.
Put the code in context
Compare business records
When checking supplier information, compare the complete GSTIN and returned registration details with your documents. A familiar prefix is a useful starting point, not proof that a registration is active or an invoice is genuine.
Keep identifiers separate
A GST state code is not a postal PIN code, an HSN code or a tax-office address. Each identifier answers a different question. Use the field requested by the form you are completing rather than substituting a similar-looking number.
Check the exact registration
Use GST number search to review the available business profile. If a number or address appears inconsistent, ask for clarification and verify the record through the official GST portal before changing your records.
Special and historical codes
The NIC e-Way Bill state-code master also lists 97 — Other Territory and 99 — Other Country. These are not ordinary state or union territory choices. Their use depends on the relevant system and field; do not assume that a label from one portal applies to every GST workflow.
The geographic list uses 26 for the merged territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Older records may show 25 for Daman and Diu. The transition is documented in GST Council material. Code 28 is also absent from the referenced current master; Andhra Pradesh appears as 37. For an older document, verify the registration and date rather than replacing digits yourself.
Source checked on 22 September 2026. Names are presented in familiar spelling: Odisha corresponds to “Orissa” in the source. This is a reference list, not a live taxpayer-status check.
Questions about GST state codes
Is a state-code match enough to verify a GSTIN?
No. It checks only the location prefix. You still need the full number and its registration record to review the business name, status and other details.
Why does the list skip some numbers?
The table follows the geographic entries in the cited official master. Codes are identifiers, not a continuous count of states. Do not fill a numbering gap by guessing the next location.
Can this page tell me my tax office?
No. A state code is broader than a specific jurisdiction, division or range. Review the relevant registration record for those details instead of inferring an office from the first two digits.
Does the prefix alone decide which tax to charge?
No. This directory is not a transaction-classification tool. Confirm the applicable treatment for the supply; do not make that decision from a location-code comparison alone.
Why do older lists show different names?
Names and administrative boundaries can change, while historical documents retain earlier references. Use the source appropriate to the document and reporting period you are reviewing.
Where can I calculate the tax amount?
Use the GST calculator to add tax to a price, or the reverse GST calculator to separate tax from an inclusive amount. Both require you to supply the applicable rate.