NIC-2008 · Section H · Class 4923
NIC Code 49231
Motorised road freight transport
In plain English
Motorised road freight transport — the standard "transport/logistics company" code.
Businesses that usually file under 49231
- Transport company
- Trucking company
- Goods transport
- Fleet operator
- Logistics company road
Where 49231 sits in the NIC-2008 classification
| Section H | Transportation and storage |
|---|---|
| Division 49 | Land transport and transport via pipelines |
| Group 492 | Other land transport |
| Class 4923 | Freight transport by road |
| Sub-class 49231 | Motorised road freight transport |
SPICe+ Part A, LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) and Udyam use the five-digit sub-class, 49231, not the two-digit division.
Sample main object clause for code 49231
To carry on the business of road transportation of goods using motor vehicles.
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 49231
- 52109: Storage and warehousing n.e.c.[Includes general merchandise warehouses and warehousing of furniture, automobiles, gas and oil, chemicals, textiles etc. Also included is storage of goods in foreign trade zones]
- 53200: Courier activities
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 49231: FAQ
What is NIC code 49231?
NIC code 49231 is the NIC-2008 sub-class for "Motorised road freight transport". It sits in class 4923 (Freight transport by road), under division 49 (Land transport and transport via pipelines).
Can I use 49231 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 49231 as primary if it describes the activity that will earn most of your revenue.
Is 49231 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.