NIC-2008 · Section G · Class 4791
NIC Code 47912
Retail sale via e-commerce
In plain English
Retail e-commerce — the code for a D2C / online-store business.
Businesses that usually file under 47912
- E-commerce
- Ecommerce
- Online store
- Online selling
- D2c brand
- Online retail
- Dropshipping
Where 47912 sits in the NIC-2008 classification
| Section G | Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
|---|---|
| Division 47 | Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles |
| Group 479 | Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets |
| Class 4791 | Retail sale via mail order houses or via internet |
| Sub-class 47912 | Retail sale via e-commerce |
SPICe+ Part A, LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) and Udyam use the five-digit sub-class, 47912, not the two-digit division.
Sample main object clause for code 47912
To carry on the business of retail sale of goods and merchandise through e-commerce platforms and online stores.
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 47912
- 47911: Retail sale via mail order houses
- 46901: Wholesale trade via e-commerce excluding activities of commission agents
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 47912: FAQ
What is NIC code 47912?
NIC code 47912 is the NIC-2008 sub-class for "Retail sale via e-commerce". It sits in class 4791 (Retail sale via mail order houses or via internet), under division 47 (Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles).
Can I use 47912 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 47912 as primary if it describes the activity that will earn most of your revenue.
Is 47912 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.