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NIC Class 8291 - Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus

NIC Class 8291 covers Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in Udyam, MCA or MSME...

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Children 2
Last verified 2026-04-21
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Related NIC codes in this branch

Compare nearby hierarchy entries before choosing a code for a registration or business workflow.

Sub-class 829101
Activities of collection agencies
 Sub-class 829102
Activities of credit bureaus
 Class 8292
Packaging Activities
 Class 8299
Other business support activities n.e.c
 Group 829
Business support activities n.e.c
 Division 82
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
 Section O
Administrative and support service activities
 Class 8240
Intermediation service activities for business support activities n.e.c., except financial intermediation
 Class 8230
Organization of conventions and trade shows
 Class 8220
Activities of call centres
 Class 8210
Office administrative and support activities
 Class 8130
Landscape service activities
Practical Summary

What Class 8291 Covers

Class 8291 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as 829101 Activities of collection agencies, 829102 Activities of credit bureaus. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.

Where Used In Practice

Where Class 8291 Is Used

Class 8291 is used when the final six-digit code is not obvious and official notes or child Sub-classes need to be compared.

  • Udyam and MSME code research
  • Company or LLP registration preparation
  • Business activity shortlisting before filing
  • Internal classification and vendor profiling
How To Choose

How to Narrow Down From Class 8291

Review every child Sub-class under Class 8291. If the wording is still broad, open the six-digit child pages before using a code in registration.

Official note

Class note from the source layer

This class includes: - collection of payments for claims and remittance of payments collected to the clients, such as bill or debt collection services - compiling and provision of information, such as credit or employment history, to financial institutions, retailers and others who have a need to evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses This class also includes: - activities of rating agencies - activities of repossession of property This class excludes: - factoring activities, see 649 - Rent collection activities, 6829

Common Questions About NIC 8291

Which businesses fall under NIC 8291?

Start here when the business belongs to activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus and then compare child entries such as 829101 Activities of collection agencies, 829102 Activities of credit bureaus.

Is NIC 8291 a final filing code?

No. This is a hierarchy page. Continue to the six-digit Sub-class before using a code in registration or compliance records.

How do I verify that NIC 8291 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 8292 Packaging Activities, 8299 Other business support activities n.e.c, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.

What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?

A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.

Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 8291?

Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.

NIC 2026 guidance

How to move from Class 8291 to the right Sub-class

NIC 8291 is an intermediate hierarchy page, not usually the final code used in a filing. Use it to compare child entries, read the nearby-code context and move toward the most precise six-digit Sub-class. If the child list contains several similar activities, open each candidate page and compare the wording against the business's real operating model.

Data Source and Verification Date

Source layer

Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.

Last verified

2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.

Disclaimer

This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.