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NIC Code for Company Registration (SPICe+ Part A)

Every company incorporation — Private Limited, One Person Company (OPC), Section 8 or Public — asks for a NIC‑2008 code in Form SPICe+ Part A, under “Main Sub‑class of industrial activity of the company.” Search the tool below in plain English to find yours, verified against this firm’s own real, MCA‑approved filings — not just the official PDF.

How the NIC code works on SPICe+ Part A

We checked this directly against 30 of this firm’s own SPICe+ Part A filings that MCA approved in 2025–2026 — every company incorporation on file across both years, not just secondary guidance. Every one of them shows the same thing:

• The field is labelled “Main Sub‑class of industrial activity of the company” — a 5‑digit NIC‑2008 sub‑class, exactly like Form FiLLiP for LLPs. It is not a 2‑digit division, despite what some guides say.
• Real filings almost always carry 2–3 codes, comma‑separated — not just one.
• The first code listed is treated as the primary activity — it should match your proposed company name and the main objects in your MOA (Memorandum of Association).

Changing the principal business activity after incorporation is a formal process — it means amending the MOA’s objects clause — so it is worth listing every activity you genuinely plan to start with now, rather than adding them later.

NIC code by business type

A dedicated guide for eight common company types, each with the recommended codes, a sample MOA clause and its own FAQ.

Common company activities → NIC‑2008 code

131 activities, grouped by NIC‑2008 section — 39 of them seen on this firm’s own real filings. Seen on a real filing = accepted on this firm’s own MCA-approved SPICe+ filings.

Full NIC-2008 structure — 21 sections, 88 divisions

Not seeing your activity above? Browse the complete official structure, or use the “Browse all NIC‑2008” tab in the finder tool.

Frequently asked questions

How many digits is the NIC code for SPICe+ Part A?

Five digits — a NIC‑2008 sub‑class. We verified this against 15 of this firm’s own SPICe+ Part A filings that MCA approved in 2025–2026; the field is literally labelled “Main Sub‑class of industrial activity of the company.” It is the same 5‑digit granularity as Form FiLLiP for LLPs — not a 2‑digit main division, despite what some other guides claim.

My MCA dropdown shows a code ending in a zero that isn't on your list — is that wrong?

No, that's normal. In 14 of the 30 real filings we checked, the MCA V3 portal accepted a broader class-level code padded to five digits with a trailing zero — e.g. 62010 (for class 6201, instead of the specific sub-class 62011), 49230 (class 4923, instead of 49231/49232), or 52100 (class 5210, instead of 52101/52109) — rather than always forcing the more specific sub-class. If your dropdown offers one of these padded codes for an activity on this page, it's a legitimate alternative to the 5-digit sub-class, not an error.

How many NIC codes can I select?

Up to three. Almost every real filing we checked carries 2–3 codes, not one — list every activity you genuinely plan to start with. Mark the one representing your main, dominant activity as primary; that should match your proposed company name and MOA objects.

Is the NIC code for a company (SPICe+) different from an LLP (FiLLiP)?

Not in format — both use the same NIC‑2008 classification, the same 5‑digit sub‑class, and the same “up to 3, one primary” rule. The real difference is which registration track you’re on and the entity‑specific eligibility rules: some activities need a regulator’s approval (RBI/IRDAI/SEBI) regardless of entity type, and a few (like NBFC‑type lending or investment activity) are additionally restricted for a One Person Company.

Does my NIC code have to match my company name?

The Registrar checks that your proposed name, your declared activity and your MOA’s main objects are consistent with each other. A NIC code that is clearly unrelated to your proposed name or objects can attract a resubmission query — it does not need to be a literal word match, but the activity should genuinely be what you say it is.

Can I change the NIC code after incorporation?

Changing your principal business activity later means formally amending the objects clause in your MOA — it is not a quick edit, so it is worth listing every activity you realistically plan to start with at incorporation rather than adding them afterwards. Talk to your CA/CS about the exact filing route for your situation.

Is it the same NIC code list for OPC, Section 8 and Public companies too?

Yes — every company type registers through SPICe+ Part A and uses the same NIC‑2008 classification. Two extra points to know: an OPC cannot generally carry on NBFC‑type activity, including investment in securities of a body corporate, regardless of which code you pick; and a Section 8 company’s underlying purpose has to be non‑profit/charitable (education, health, environment, social welfare, sport, religion, etc.) no matter which NIC code best describes the activity itself.

My company will do several unrelated things — what do I pick?

List up to three codes covering the activities you genuinely plan to start with, and mark whichever will generate your main/dominant revenue as primary. If you have more than three distinct activities, prioritise the ones central to your business plan for year one — the rest can be added to your MOA’s objects and picked up in later filings as the business actually expands into them.

Which official NIC list does MCA use — NIC-2008 or NIC-2025?

NIC‑2008, published by MoSPI. MoSPI released a newer NIC‑2025 classification, but as of 2026 the MCA portal (SPICe+ and FiLLiP), Udyam registration and GST registration all still run on NIC‑2008 — use the codes on this page.

My planned activity is regulated (NBFC, insurance, banking) — is picking the code enough?

No. Selecting the NIC code only tells the Registrar what you plan to do — it doesn’t grant you the licence to do it. Banking, insurance, NBFC lending, asset/fund management and several other activities separately need registration or a licence from RBI, IRDAI or SEBI before you can actually commence business, even after your company is incorporated.

My exact activity isn't in your list — what now?

Use the “Browse all NIC‑2008” tab in the finder above to search the complete 1,300‑plus sub‑class list, or check the official MoSPI PDF linked in the tool. If nothing fits cleanly, pick the closest match and describe the activity precisely in your MOA’s objects clause — and it is worth a quick check with your CA/CS before filing.

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