NIC-2008 · Section I · Class 5610
NIC Code 56101
Restaurants without bars
In plain English
Restaurant (dine-in, without a bar).
Businesses that usually file under 56101
- Restaurant
- Dining restaurant
- Fine dining
Where 56101 sits in the NIC-2008 classification
| Section I | Accommodation and Food service activities |
|---|---|
| Division 56 | Food and beverage service activities |
| Group 561 | Restaurants and mobile food service activities |
| Class 5610 | Restaurants and mobile food service activities |
| Sub-class 56101 | Restaurants without bars |
SPICe+ Part A, LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) and Udyam use the five-digit sub-class, 56101, not the two-digit division.
Sample main object clause for code 56101
To carry on the business of operating restaurants and food-service establishments.
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 56101
- 56102: Cafeterias, fast-food restaurants and other food preparation in market stalls
- 56210: Event catering
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 56101: FAQ
What is NIC code 56101?
NIC code 56101 is the NIC-2008 sub-class for "Restaurants without bars". It sits in class 5610 (Restaurants and mobile food service activities), under division 56 (Food and beverage service activities).
Can I use 56101 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 56101 as primary if it describes the activity that will earn most of your revenue.
Is 56101 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.