GS1 Standards Beginner

GS1 Company Prefix: Getting Started

How to obtain a GS1 Company Prefix and use it to generate valid GTINs, SSCCs, and other identifiers.

MENA T&T Hub Team January 01, 2024 Updated Jan 08, 2026 40 views

GS1 Company Prefix

The GS1 Company Prefix is the foundation of all GS1 identifiers. It's assigned by your local GS1 Member Organization and uniquely identifies your company.

What is a Company Prefix?

A GS1 Company Prefix is a globally unique number assigned to a company. It forms the first part of GTINs, SSCCs, GLNs, and other GS1 keys.

Prefix Length and Capacity


How to Get a Company Prefix


GS1 Member Organizations in MENA:


Using Your Prefix

Creating GTINs:

Company Prefix: 0614141 (7 digits)
Item Reference: 12345 (5 digits)
Check Digit: 2 (calculated)

GTIN-14: 00614141123452

Creating SSCCs:

Extension Digit: 0
Company Prefix: 0614141
Serial Reference: 123456789
Check Digit: (calculated)

SSCC: 006141411234567890

Check Digit Calculation

GS1 uses the Modulo 10 algorithm:


Important Considerations