apac-ind-GST-update-state-code-union-territory.md

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Update the state code and union territory	Learn how to update the state code and union territory, part of the master data setup required to make the India localization solution for Goods and Services Tax.	EricWangChen	wangchen	article	06/04/2019		johnmichalak	Application User	India	2019-06-01		10.0.4

Update the state code and union territory

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To make the India localization solution for Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance available, you must complete the following master data setup:

• Define a business vertical.
• Update the state code and union territory.
• Create a Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) master.
• Define GSTINs for the legal entity, warehouse, vendor, or customer masters.
• Define Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) codes and Service Accounting Codes (SACs).
• Create main accounts for the GST posting type.
• Create a tax settlement period.
• Attach the GSTIN to a tax registration group.

Follow these steps to update the state code and union territory.

1. Go to Organization administration > Global address book > Addresses > Address setup.
2. On the State/province tab, select a state.
3. In the State code field, enter a value.
4. Set the Union territory option to Yes to identify the state as a union territory.
5. Select Close.

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