Other amusement and recreation activities
What class 9329 covers
The official inclusion and exclusion notes for this class, straight from the NIC-2025 publication.
What this class includes
This class includes activities related to entertainment and recreation (except amusement parks and theme parks) not elsewhere classified.
What this class excludes
- operation of funiculars, cable cars and ski lifts that are not part of urban or suburban transit systems or not in combination with the operation of ski hills, see 4922
- fishing cruises, see 5011, 5021
- provision of space and facilities for short stay by visitors in recreational parks and forests and campgrounds, see 5530
- recreational camps, hunting and fishing camps, campsites and campgrounds, see 5530
- mobile food service activities, see 5610
- organisation of conferences, conventions and trade shows, see 8230
- technical planning, supply, setting up and operation of audio-visual equipment and special effects associated with the organisation of conferences, conventions and trade shows, see 8230
- provision of services for fairs, events and exhibition that are part of public order and safety activities, see 8423
- theatrical and circus groups, see 9020
- operation of gambling or lottery games, see 9200
- activities of amusement parks and theme parks, see 9321
- operation of arts facilities, e.g. concert halls, music clubs, theatre halls and facilities in which artists perform, see 9031
- operation of sports facilities, e.g. swimming pools and skating rings etc., see 9311
- activities of water sports clubs (canoeing, rowing sailing, etc.), see 9312
- technical planning, supply, setting up and operation of audio-visual equipment and special effects associated with the organisation of the live arts events, 9039
- technical planning, supply, setting up and operation of audio-visual equipment and special effects associated with the organisation of live sport events, see 9319
NIC codes in class 9329
These are the sub-class codes you actually register with. Open one for the activities it covers, examples and where it applies.
How class 9329 maps to NIC-2008
Use this concordance when a form asks for the NIC-2008 code instead.
Concordance published by MoSPI between the 4-digit industry classes of NIC-2008 and this version. Partial mappings mean the activity is split across more than one class.
Where class 9329 is used
NIC codes describe your business activity across these registrations. IncorpX provides assistance for each one.
GST registration classifies goods and services with HSN and SAC codes rather than NIC codes. Your NIC activity description helps keep the business activity consistent across applications.
Get assistance with GST RegistrationUdyam registration asks for the NIC code of every activity you carry out. You can select multiple NIC codes at 2-digit, 4-digit and 5-digit levels.
Get assistance with MSME (Udyam) RegistrationDPIIT startup recognition records your industry and sector based on the national industrial classification, so the right NIC code keeps your profile accurate.
Get assistance with Startup India (DPIIT)The SPICe+ incorporation form records the main division of industrial activity of the proposed company, which is derived from the NIC classification.
Get assistance with Private Limited CompanyThe FiLLiP incorporation form for LLPs also captures the business activity classification based on NIC codes.
Get assistance with LLP RegistrationOPC incorporation follows the same SPICe+ process, so the NIC-based activity classification applies here as well.
Get assistance with One Person Company (OPC)Trademarks use the NICE classification (Classes 1 to 45), not NIC codes. Your NIC activity helps identify which trademark classes fit your goods or services.
Get assistance with Trademark RegistrationThis directory reproduces the National Industrial Classification for reference. Titles, notes and codes are sourced from the MoSPI publications; the official gazette remains the authoritative source. IncorpX provides assistance for registrations that use these codes and does not issue the classification itself.
Frequently asked questions
What is NIC class 9329?
Class 9329 (Other amusement and recreation activities) is a 4-digit activity class in NIC-2025, under Group 932. It is the level most government forms ask for, and it contains 1 sub-class NIC code.
Which NIC code should I use from class 9329?
Pick the sub-class below that most closely matches your main activity. Registrations such as Udyam accept several NIC codes, so add one for each activity you carry out and mark the primary one. IncorpX provides assistance for choosing correctly.
Does class 9329 exclude any activities?
Yes. Some related activities are classified elsewhere. Read the "What this class excludes" notes on this page and follow the referenced code where your activity is listed there instead.
Is class 9329 the right fit for your business?
Tell us what you do and an IncorpX advisor will confirm the correct NIC code and provide assistance for the registrations that use it, from Udyam to company incorporation. Free, with no obligation.
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