Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu GST & compliance
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is a Union Territory with GST state code 26. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu does not levy Professional Tax.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu at a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Union Territory |
| Capital | Daman |
| GST state code | 26 (every Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu GSTIN starts with this) |
| Special-category state? | No — standard thresholds apply |
| GST registration threshold | ₹40 lakh for goods (₹20 lakh for services) — standard national thresholds |
| Professional Tax? | No |
| Intra-UT GST split | CGST + UTGST in equal halves of the rate |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu-specific notes
- Two former UTs merged on 26 January 2020 into a single UT — kept GST code 26 from Dadra & Nagar Haveli (Daman & Diu's old code 25 retired).
- No Professional Tax.
- Historic industrial cluster with area-based excise exemptions (now phased out under GST).
Authoritative source
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu state-level compliance is administered by the DNH & DD Commercial Taxes Department →. Use it for registration, advance rulings, Professional Tax slabs (where applicable), and state-specific notifications. GST returns are filed centrally at gst.gov.in →.
How HelloBooks does this
HelloBooks handles Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu compliance end-to-end — GSTIN validation against state code 26, automatic CGST + UTGST split on intra-UT supplies, and direct GSTR filing.
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Configure your Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu GST profile
Add your Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu GSTIN (state code 26), trade name, and PAN in Settings → Taxes. HelloBooks validates the state code and the embedded PAN automatically. Mark your registration type (Regular, Composition, SEZ, Casual, Non-Resident, Input Service Distributor).
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Add Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu place of supply on every transaction
Tag the place of supply on every invoice and bill. When the customer's place of supply is Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (and your registration is also Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu), HelloBooks charges CGST + UTGST in equal halves of the rate. Inter-UT supplies trigger IGST.
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Skip Professional Tax — Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu does not levy it
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu salaries do not have a Professional Tax deduction. HelloBooks payroll skips the PT line for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu-based employees automatically.
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File monthly / quarterly GST returns from the books
HelloBooks aggregates your Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu invoices, credit notes, and amendments into GSTR-1 (outward supplies) and the GSTR-3B liability summary. Review, then file directly via the GST portal or export the JSON.
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Reconcile GSTR-2B against your purchase register
Each month, the GST portal publishes GSTR-2B — auto-drafted from your suppliers' GSTR-1 filings. HelloBooks reconciles this against your purchase register and flags missing input tax credit before the ITC claim window closes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu GST state code?
26. Every GSTIN issued in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu starts with 26, followed by the entity's 10-character PAN and three further characters. HelloBooks validates the structure and the embedded state code whenever you save a customer or vendor master.
What is the GST registration threshold in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu?
₹40 lakh for goods (₹20 lakh for services) — standard national thresholds. Inter-state suppliers, e-commerce operators, casual taxable persons, and persons under reverse charge must register from the first rupee — no threshold applies.
Does Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu levy Professional Tax?
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu does not levy Professional Tax. Salary deductions for PT do not apply.
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is a Union Territory — does that change my GST compliance?
For GST purposes, a UT levies UTGST instead of SGST. Intra-UT supplies are taxed CGST + UTGST (in equal halves of the rate); inter-UT or UT-to-state supplies attract IGST. Filing process and returns are the same as a state.
Where do I file Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu GST returns?
All GST returns are filed through the central GST portal (gst.gov.in) — there is no state-specific filing portal. The DNH & DD Commercial Taxes Department (https://daman.nic.in/) handles state-level matters: registration assistance, advance rulings, and Professional Tax / state-specific cesses.
How does HelloBooks handle Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu compliance?
HelloBooks validates Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu GSTINs (state code 26 expected), applies the right CGST + UTGST split on intra-UT supplies, builds filing-ready GSTR-1 / GSTR-3B for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu-registered entities, and tracks applicable state-specific deductions on payroll.
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Read ais reconciliationAuthoritative sources
GST rules change frequently. Always verify the current position with the official GSTN sources below before filing.
- GST Portal — gst.gov.inOfficial GSTN portal for registration, returns, and payments.
- CBIC GST — cbic-gst.gov.inCentral Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs — Acts, rules, notifications, and circulars.
- E-Invoice Portal — einvoice1.gst.gov.inInvoice Registration Portal (IRP) for IRN generation and e-invoice schema.
- E-Way Bill Portal — ewaybillgst.gov.inNational e-way bill portal for EWB generation, cancellation, and verification.
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