NIC-2008 · Section G · Class 4690
NIC Code 46901
Wholesale trade via e-commerce excluding activities of commission agents
In plain English
Wholesale trade conducted through an e-commerce platform/marketplace.
Businesses that usually file under 46901
- Wholesale ecommerce
- B2b ecommerce
- Online wholesale
Where 46901 sits in the NIC-2008 classification
| Section G | Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
|---|---|
| Division 46 | Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
| Group 469 | Non-specialized wholesale trade |
| Class 4690 | Non-specialized wholesale trade |
| Sub-class 46901 | Wholesale trade via e-commerce excluding activities of commission agents |
SPICe+ Part A, LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) and Udyam use the five-digit sub-class, 46901, not the two-digit division.
Sample main object clause for code 46901
To carry on the business of wholesale trading of goods through e-commerce and online platforms.
A starting point only. The main object in your MoA should describe what your company will actually do, and the NIC code you choose should match it. A vague object or a code that does not match it is a common reason for a SPICe+ resubmission remark.
Related NIC codes to compare with 46901
If two codes fit, put the one that will earn the larger share of revenue as primary and add the other as a secondary activity. SPICe+ Part A accepts up to three codes.
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NIC code 46901: FAQ
What is NIC code 46901?
NIC code 46901 is the NIC-2008 sub-class for "Wholesale trade via e-commerce excluding activities of commission agents". It sits in class 4690 (Non-specialized wholesale trade), under division 46 (Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles).
Can I use 46901 in SPICe+ for company registration?
Yes. SPICe+ Part A asks for the main industrial activity as five-digit NIC-2008 sub-class codes. You can give up to three, with one marked as primary. Use 46901 as primary if it describes the activity that will earn most of your revenue.
Is 46901 also used for Udyam and LLP registration?
Yes. LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) uses the same NIC-2008 codes, and Udyam registration asks for NIC codes for each activity. GST is different: it uses HSN codes for goods and SAC codes for services, not NIC codes.
Registering a company or LLP in Ahmedabad? We choose the NIC codes, draft the object clause to match, and file SPICe+ or FiLLiP to keep the risk of a resubmission remark low.
Company registration in AhmedabadSource: National Industrial Classification 2008 (MoSPI). Last reviewed 20 October 2026.