Format or Structure of GST Identification Number (GSTIN)

Here’s a complete break-up of the GST Identification Number (GSTIN). Each taxpayer will be allotted a state-wise PAN-based 15-digit Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN).

• The first two digits of this number will represent the state code as per Indian Census 2011
• The next ten digits will be the PAN number of the taxpayer
• The thirteenth digit will be assigned based on the number of registration within a state
• The fourteenth digit will be Z by default (this will be reserved future)
• The last digit will be for check code. It may be an alphabet or a number.

A format of proposed GSTIN has been shown in the image below.

How to Track GST Provisional ID Status ??

You can check GST Provisional ID Status based on PAN Number or GST Provisional ID or VAT TIN Number or Service Tax Registration Number, etc by Clicking Here


You can also click the link below for tracking the GST Provisional ID Status:
https://services.gst.gov.in/services/track-provisional-id-status

Time Limit for Issue of GST Registration Certificate

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration Certificate (containing GST Identification Number) will be issued after 3 Working Days after getting Application Reference Number (ARN) unless approved earlier by Tax Department.

For example if a Taxpayer files a New Registration Application on 7th of a month (being Friday), then he will receive his RC and GSTIN on 13th of the month (8th and 9th, being Saturday and Sunday, are not working days), unless approved earlier by Tax Officer. If 11th of the month also is a holiday, then he will receive his RC and GSTIN on 14th of the month.