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GST state code 28: Andhra Pradesh
GST state code 28 was Andhra Pradesh. It is an old code: the state was reorganised, and Andhra Pradesh uses code 37 now. A GSTIN that starts with 28 dates from before the change. The first two digits of every GSTIN are the state code, followed by the PAN, an entity number, the letter Z and a check character.
A GSTIN that starts with 28
A made-up example, to show where the state code sits: 28AAAPL1234C1ZC. It is not a real registration.
| CHARACTERS | IN THE EXAMPLE | WHAT IT IS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | 28 | State code: Andhra Pradesh |
| 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 | C | Check character, worked out from the first fourteen |
The code in use now is 37 →
Common questions
- Which state has GST code 28?
- Andhra Pradesh had code 28. It now uses code 37, because the state was reorganised, and Andhra Pradesh uses code 37 now.
- What does 28 at the start of a GSTIN mean?
- The first two digits of a GSTIN are the state code, and 28 is Andhra Pradesh. 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 28?
- 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.
All GST state codes →Code 27: Maharashtra →Code 29: Karnataka →