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Looking up the code for a specific business? Jump straight to a focused guide with the recommended NIC code and every relevant NIC-2025 and NIC-2008 code for that activity.

How NIC codes are structured

Every activity resolves from a broad sector down to one specific code. Here is the same branch at each level.

  1. ASectiona broad sector of the economy
  2. 01Divisiona 2-digit industry area
  3. 011Groupa 3-digit cluster of activities
  4. 0111Classthe 4-digit level used in most forms
  5. 01111Sub-classthe specific code you register with

Read it top to bottom

NIC-2008 codes end at 5 digits and NIC-2025 codes go to 6, but the path is always the same: section, division, group, class, then the sub-class. When a form asks for a "4-digit NIC code" it means the class level; when it asks for the full code it means the sub-class.

Not sure where your activity sits? Search by what you do and open the closest match.

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Retail & trade

From a corner shop to a software studio

Every economic activity in India has a place in the National Industrial Classification, across agriculture, manufacturing, construction, trade, transport, hospitality, IT, finance, healthcare and professional services. Browse the full hierarchy or search by what your business actually does.

  • Start from a broad section and drill down to the exact sub-class
  • Read what each class officially includes and excludes
  • See the NIC-2008 to NIC-2025 mapping on every class

Where NIC codes are used

The same code describes your business activity across these registrations. IncorpX provides assistance for each.

GST Registration

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.

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MSME (Udyam) Registration

Udyam 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.

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Startup India (DPIIT)

DPIIT startup recognition records your industry and sector based on the national industrial classification, so the right NIC code keeps your profile accurate.

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Private Limited Company

The SPICe+ incorporation form records the main division of industrial activity of the proposed company, which is derived from the NIC classification.

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LLP Registration

The FiLLiP incorporation form for LLPs also captures the business activity classification based on NIC codes.

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One Person Company (OPC)

OPC incorporation follows the same SPICe+ process, so the NIC-based activity classification applies here as well.

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Trademark Registration

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.

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This 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.

NIC codes, answered

What is a NIC code?

A NIC code is a number from the National Industrial Classification that identifies your business activity. Government systems use it to record what your business does. Codes are arranged in a hierarchy: a letter section, then 2-digit, 3-digit and 4-digit levels, down to the 5-digit (NIC-2008) or 6-digit (NIC-2025) sub-class you actually register with.

Which NIC version should I use, 2008 or 2025?

Use the version the form in front of you asks for. NIC-2008 is still accepted across many registrations, while NIC-2025 is the latest release and is being adopted progressively. Each class page shows the concordance between the two, so you can find the matching code either way.

Where do I need a NIC code?

NIC codes are used directly in Udyam (MSME) registration and in the industrial activity captured during company and LLP incorporation, and they inform DPIIT startup recognition. GST uses HSN and SAC codes and trademarks use NICE classes, where your NIC activity keeps descriptions consistent.

How many NIC codes can I choose?

You can select more than one. Udyam registration, for example, lets you list a NIC code for each activity you carry out and mark the main one. Choose the most specific sub-class that matches each activity.

How do I find the right NIC code for my business?

Search by activity name or code above, or browse from a section down to the exact sub-class. Read what each class includes and excludes to confirm the fit. If you are unsure, IncorpX provides assistance for selecting the correct codes for your registrations.

Can IncorpX help me register with the right NIC code?

Yes. IncorpX provides assistance for the registrations that use NIC codes, including Udyam, company and LLP incorporation and GST, and helps you identify the correct codes for your activities. Applications are always filed in your name with the respective authority.

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