GST State Code explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
The GST state code for Jammu and Kashmir is 01. This two-digit code is the first part of every GSTIN registered in Jammu and Kashmir and identifies the state for GST purposes.
GST State Code for Jammu and Kashmir
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| GST State Code | 01 |
| Capital | Srinagar / Jammu |
How the code appears in a GSTIN
A GSTIN is a 15-character number. The first two digits are the state code — so every GSTIN issued in Jammu and Kashmir begins with 01. The next ten characters are the PAN, followed by an entity code, a default digit and a checksum.
GST jurisdiction in Jammu and Kashmir
- Every taxpayer in Jammu and Kashmir is assigned to either a Central or State GST jurisdiction (division, range and commissionerate)
- You can find your jurisdiction on your GST registration certificate (REG-06) or by searching your GSTIN on the GST portal
- Intra-state supplies in Jammu and Kashmir attract CGST + SGST; inter-state supplies attract IGST
Staying compliant in Jammu and Kashmir
Beyond this, every business operating in Jammu and Kashmir needs to keep its core registrations and filings up to date:
- GST registration and returns (the Jammu and Kashmir state code is 01)
- Shop & Establishment registration for the premises and staff
- No professional tax in Jammu and Kashmir, but PF/ESI apply where thresholds are met
- Income-tax filing, TDS and proper bookkeeping
More Jammu and Kashmir guides
- Minimum Wages in Jammu and Kashmir
- Professional Tax: Slabs & Registration in Jammu and Kashmir
- Road Tax: Rates & Calculation in Jammu and Kashmir
- Shop & Establishment Act in Jammu and Kashmir
- Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Jammu and Kashmir
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