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GST state code 03: Punjab
GST state code 03 is Punjab. A GSTIN that starts with 03 belongs to a registration in the state of Punjab. The first two digits of every GSTIN are the state code, followed by the 10-character PAN, an entity number, the letter Z and a check character.
A GSTIN that starts with 03
A made-up example, to show where the state code sits: 03AAAPL1234C1ZO. It is not a real registration.
| CHARACTERS | IN THE EXAMPLE | WHAT IT IS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | 03 | State code: Punjab |
| 3 to 12 | AAAPL1234C | The holder's PAN |
| 13 | 1 | Entity number: which registration this is under the same PAN in the state |
| 14 | Z | Always the letter Z |
| 15 | O | Check character, worked out from the first fourteen |
Common questions
- Which state has GST code 03?
- Punjab. Every GSTIN registered in Punjab starts with 03.
- What does 03 at the start of a GSTIN mean?
- The first two digits of a GSTIN are the state code, and 03 is Punjab. The next ten characters are the holder's PAN, then an entity number, the letter Z and a check character worked out from the first fourteen.
- How do I check a GSTIN that starts with 03?
- Recalculate the check character from the first fourteen characters. The free Filingo validator does this for one number or a whole pasted column, so one mistyped character is caught.
Check a GSTIN, or a whole column of them
The validator recalculates the check character, so one mistyped character is caught. Free, and nothing is sent anywhere.
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