GST State Code 08 — Rajasthan
GST state code 08 is the code for Rajasthan. Any GSTIN beginning with “08” was issued to a business registered in Rajasthan under the Goods and Services Tax.
Where the code sits inside a GSTIN
A GSTIN is exactly 15 characters. The first two digits are the state code — 08 for Rajasthan. Characters 3 to 12 are the PAN of the registered business, character 13 counts that PAN's registrations within the state (1–9, then A–Z), character 14 is the letter “Z” by default, and character 15 is a check digit computed from the first fourteen.
Worked example (fictitious PAN, valid structure and check digit):
08ABCDE1234F1Z0
Here 08ABCDE1234F1Z0 reads as: registered in Rajasthan, PAN ABCDE1234F, first registration for that PAN in the state, with a mathematically valid check digit. Do not invoice against example numbers — always verify the real GSTIN first.
GST administration in Rajasthan
Rajasthan, capital Jaipur, is administered under the CBIC Jaipur zone with Commissionerates at Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Alwar. Registrations cluster around Jaipur's gems and jewellery trade, marble and granite processors of Kishangarh and Udaipur, handicraft exporters of Jodhpur, and the textile printing hubs of Sanganer and Pali.
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All GST state codes
| Code | State / Union Territory |
|---|---|
| 01 | Jammu & 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 & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| 27 | Maharashtra |
| 29 | Karnataka |
| 30 | Goa |
| 31 | Lakshadweep |
| 32 | Kerala |
| 33 | Tamil Nadu |
| 34 | Puducherry |
| 35 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| 36 | Telangana |
| 37 | Andhra Pradesh |
| 38 | Ladakh |
| 97 | Other Territory |
| 99 | Centre Jurisdiction |
Frequently asked questions
Which state has GST state code 08?
GST state code 08 belongs to Rajasthan. Every GSTIN issued to a business registered in Rajasthan begins with the digits 08.
Where does the state code appear in a Rajasthan GSTIN?
The state code is always the first two characters of the 15-character GSTIN. If a GSTIN starts with 08, the registration was issued in Rajasthan. Characters 3–12 are the PAN of the business, character 13 is the entity number, character 14 is always “Z”, and character 15 is a checksum.
Is the GST state code the same as the state's vehicle or census code?
No. GST state codes follow the Indian Census 2011 numbering adopted by GSTN, which is different from RTO vehicle registration codes. Always use the two-digit GST code when filing returns or raising invoices.
What does it mean if my supplier's GSTIN does not start with 08 but they claim to operate from Rajasthan?
It usually means the supplier is registered in a different state and supplies to Rajasthan inter-state (IGST applies instead of CGST+SGST). If they invoice you claiming local registration with a mismatched state code, verify the GSTIN before paying — the place of supply affects your input tax credit.
Can one business have more than one GSTIN in Rajasthan?
Yes. A business with multiple verticals or units in Rajasthan can hold multiple GSTINs, all starting with 08 and sharing the same PAN — only the 13th character (entity number) differs. Search by PAN on GST Search to see every registration held by one PAN.