NIC-2008 · Section N · Class 7810

NIC Code 78100

Activities of employment placement agencies

Businesses that usually file under 78100

• Recruitment
• Placement agency
• Staffing agency
• Hr consultancy
• Manpower supply

Where 78100 sits in the NIC-2008 classification

SPICe+ Part A, LLP incorporation (FiLLiP) and Udyam use the five-digit sub-class, 78100, not the two-digit division.

Sample main object clause for code 78100

To carry on the business of providing recruitment, placement and human-resource consultancy services.

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.

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NIC code 78100: FAQ

What is NIC code 78100?

NIC code 78100 is the NIC-2008 sub-class for "Activities of employment placement agencies". It sits in class 7810 (Activities of employment placement agencies), under division 78 (Employment activities).

Can I use 78100 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 78100 as primary if it describes the activity that will earn most of your revenue.

Is 78100 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.

Source: National Industrial Classification 2008 (MoSPI). Last reviewed 20 October 2026.