How to choose the correct NIC code

Write what the business actually does in simple language: service, product, process, material or customer outcome. That input works better than guessing a code from memory.

Use NIC search to shortlist likely Sections and Divisions, then compare Groups and Classes before selecting a six-digit Sub-class.

Check sibling codes, not just the selected page. Nearby activity titles often reveal the boundary between two similar classifications.

Before using the result in a filing or registration workflow, confirm the final code against the official NIC 2025 source file and any relevant class note.