Structure of your GSTIN

Most of you would have received your 15 digit provisional ID or GSTIN (Goods and Services Tax Identification Number). Under GST, knowing your GSTIN format like the back of your hand is important. It will help you to ensure that your suppliers have quoted your GSTIN correctly in invoices to you, as your input credit is dependent on this. It will also help you to mention your GSTIN correctly in invoices to your customers, as their input credit is dependent on this. This is a guide to the GSTIN format, which will make it easier for you to remember it. Explanation 1st 2 digits: This is the state code as per the Indian Census, 2011, as given below: State code […]