GST State Code 34 — Puducherry
GST state code 34 is the code for Puducherry. Any GSTIN beginning with “34” was issued to a business registered in Puducherry 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 — 34 for Puducherry. 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):
34ABCDE1234F1Z5
Here 34ABCDE1234F1Z5 reads as: registered in Puducherry, 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 Puducherry
Puducherry, with its capital at Puducherry town, is a Union Territory with its own elected legislature — so SGST (not UTGST) applies. Central jurisdiction rests with the Puducherry Commissionerate under the CBIC Chennai zone. Auto components, pharmaceuticals and leather units in the industrial estates, plus heritage-quarter tourism, drive most registrations across its four enclaves.
Verify a Puducherry GST number
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 34?
GST state code 34 belongs to Puducherry. Every GSTIN issued to a business registered in Puducherry begins with the digits 34.
Where does the state code appear in a Puducherry GSTIN?
The state code is always the first two characters of the 15-character GSTIN. If a GSTIN starts with 34, the registration was issued in Puducherry. 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 34 but they claim to operate from Puducherry?
It usually means the supplier is registered in a different state and supplies to Puducherry 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 Puducherry?
Yes. A business with multiple verticals or units in Puducherry can hold multiple GSTINs, all starting with 34 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.