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 Punjab is 03. This two-digit code is the first part of every GSTIN registered in Punjab and identifies the state for GST purposes.
GST State Code for Punjab
| State | Punjab |
| GST State Code | 03 |
| Capital | Chandigarh |
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 Punjab begins with 03. The next ten characters are the PAN, followed by an entity code, a default digit and a checksum.
GST jurisdiction in Punjab
- Every taxpayer in Punjab 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 Punjab attract CGST + SGST; inter-state supplies attract IGST
Staying compliant in Punjab
Beyond this, every business operating in Punjab needs to keep its core registrations and filings up to date:
- GST registration and returns (the Punjab state code is 03)
- Shop & Establishment registration for the premises and staff
- Professional tax deduction and payment (levied in Punjab)
- Income-tax filing, TDS and proper bookkeeping
More Punjab guides
- Minimum Wages in Punjab
- Professional Tax: Slabs & Registration in Punjab
- Road Tax: Rates & Calculation in Punjab
- Shop & Establishment Act in Punjab
- Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Punjab
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