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GST State Code 17: Meghalaya
Every GSTIN registered in Meghalaya starts with 17. Here is what the code means for your invoices, which tax head applies, and how to check a GSTIN.
- GST state code
- 17
- State / UT
- Meghalaya
- Type
- State
- Capital
- Shillong
- Local (intra-State) supply
- CGST + SGST
- Supply to another state
- IGST
How 17 appears in a GSTIN
- Digits 1–2 (17): the state code, which shows the registration is in Meghalaya.
- Characters 3–12: the PAN of the business or proprietor (illustrative PAN shown).
- Character 13: the entity number for registrations under the same PAN in this state (1–9, then A–Z).
- Character 14: "Z" by default.
- Character 15: a check character calculated from the first 14. Verify it with the GSTIN validator.
Check if a GSTIN is from Meghalaya
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CGST, SGST/UTGST or IGST for Meghalaya
Compare the supplier's state code with the place of supply. If both are 17, the supply is intra-State and the rate is split as CGST + SGST. If the place of supply is in any other state or UT, the full rate is charged as IGST.
| Supply from Meghalaya (17) to | Code | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Meghalaya (same state) | 17 | CGST + SGST |
| Assam | 18 | IGST |
Not sure where the place of supply is? Use the place of supply calculator, or let the GST invoice generator pick the tax head from both GSTINs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which state has GST state code 17?
17 is the GST state code of Meghalaya. Every GSTIN registered in Meghalaya begins with the digits 17.
What is the GST state code of Meghalaya?
The GST state code of Meghalaya is 17. It is the first two digits of the 15-character GSTIN.
Does a GSTIN starting with 17 mean the business is in Meghalaya?
It means the registration belongs to Meghalaya. A business registers separately in each state it supplies from, so the same company can hold GSTINs with other state codes. The shipping address on an invoice can also differ from the registered state.
Which GST applies on a sale within Meghalaya?
When the supplier is registered in Meghalaya and the place of supply is also Meghalaya, the supply is intra-State, so the rate is split as CGST + SGST. For example, an 18% item is charged as 9% + 9%.
Which GST applies on a sale from Meghalaya to another state?
Supplies from Meghalaya (17) to a place of supply in another state or UT are inter-State and carry IGST. For example, a sale to a buyer in Assam (18) is charged IGST at the full rate.
Is Meghalaya a state or a Union Territory under GST?
For GST, Meghalaya is classified as: State.
Can one business have more than one GSTIN starting with 17?
Yes. A business can hold several registrations in the same state, for example for separate business verticals. They all start with 17 and share the same PAN in digits 3 to 12, but the 13th character (the entity number) is different.
Is the state code in a GSTIN the same as the place of supply?
No. The state code shows where the supplier or buyer is registered. The place of supply is worked out under the IGST Act rules for goods or services. Comparing the supplier's location with the place of supply decides whether CGST + SGST or IGST applies.
What happens if an invoice uses the wrong tax because of the state code?
If CGST + SGST is charged where IGST was due (or the other way round), the supplier generally has to pay the correct tax and claim a refund of the amount paid under the wrong head. The buyer's input tax credit can also be held up until the invoice is corrected, so check the buyer's GSTIN before invoicing.
Has GST state code 17 ever changed?
No. 17 has been the code for Meghalaya since GST began in July 2017, and the GST 2.0 rate changes did not affect state codes.