Key Facts
631004 at a Glance
Code 631004
Official title Specialized hosting activities such as web hosting, application hosting
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
In
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 631004 - Specialized hosting activities such as web hosting, application hosting
NIC 631004 classifies specialized hosting activities such as web hosting, application hosting as a final six-digit business activity under Section K and Division 63. Use it when this activity is the main source of...
Source Verification for 631004
10 / 10
4 of 4 factors passing
- Verified in official source - Found in NIC_2025.xlsx official MoSPI release dataset.
- International crosswalk available - No official ISIC/NACE/CPC/ISCO correspondence table is bundled in this build input set.
- Migration from previous edition - Legacy migration candidates present from NIC 2008: 1.
- Complete hierarchy chain - All parent levels exist: Section > Division > Group > Class > Sub-class (5 levels).
- Official size/threshold documented - No official code-level size or threshold dataset is included in this source bundle.
- Trade or export crosswalk match - No official NIC-to-HS/export correspondence table is bundled in this source bundle.
- Legacy national crosswalk - Legacy link exists via NIC 2008 converter layer (1 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 631004
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Who does this code apply to?
This code typically applies to:
Software Developer – Application DevelopmentMedia Developer – Application DevelopmentWeb DeveloperComputer Programmer/Software EngineerJunior Software Developer
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-08-13
Related classifications
Practical Summary
What Specialized hosting activities such as web hosting Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 631004 is the final six-digit endpoint for Specialized hosting activities such as web hosting, application hosting. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary business activity matches this title more closely than 631001 Provision of computing infrastructure including cloud infrastructure and platform provision (IaaS, PaaS) including cloud computing (except software publishing and computer systems design), 631002 Provision of technical infrastructure related to streaming services, 631003 Data processing services and related activities such as complete processing of data supplied by clients, generation of specialized reports, blockchain/DLT data processing activities.
How To Choose
When to Choose 631004 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 631004 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Specialized hosting activities such as web hosting, application hosting. If the activity also includes 631001 Provision of computing infrastructure including cloud infrastructure and platform provision (IaaS, PaaS) including cloud computing (except software publishing and computer systems design), 631002 Provision of technical infrastructure related to streaming services, 631003 Data processing services and related activities such as complete processing of data supplied by clients, generation of specialized reports, blockchain/DLT data processing activities, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
631001
Provision of computing infrastructure including cloud infrastructure and platform provision (IaaS, PaaS) including cloud computing (except software publishing and computer systems design)
631002 Provision of technical infrastructure related to streaming services
631003 Data processing services and related activities such as complete processing of data supplied by clients, generation of specialized reports, blockchain/DLT data processing activities
631004
631005 Specialized hosting activities such as web hosting, application hosting
Providing data entry services
631006 Data centre colocation activities (i.e., rental of server and networking space in data centres) and computer data storage services (non-cloud storage)
631007 Issuing of crypto assets without a corresponding liability (not by a monetary authority)
631099 Other computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities n.e.c. including analysis of satellite data
Common Questions About NIC 631004
Does NIC 631004 cover content, software, telecom or infrastructure?
Digital and media activities split by what the business actually delivers: published content, film or broadcasting output, telecom connectivity, software development, IT consulting, hosting or data processing.
How do I avoid picking the wrong IT or media NIC code?
Follow the revenue model. A software developer, hosting provider, telecom operator and content publisher can all use different NIC codes even if they operate online. Compare 631001 Provision of computing infrastructure including cloud infrastructure and platform provision (IaaS, PaaS) including cloud computing (except software publishing and computer systems design), 631002 Provision of technical infrastructure related to streaming services, 631003 Data processing services and related activities such as complete processing of data supplied by clients, generation of specialized reports, blockchain/DLT data processing activities.
How do I verify that NIC 631004 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 631001 Provision of computing infrastructure including cloud infrastructure and platform provision (IaaS, PaaS) including cloud computing (except software publishing and computer systems design), 631002 Provision of technical infrastructure related to streaming services, 631003 Data processing services and related activities such as complete processing of data supplied by clients, generation of specialized reports, blockchain/DLT data processing activities, 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 631004?
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
Before you select NIC 631004
NIC 631004 should be selected only when the official title matches the main revenue-generating activity. If the business also trades, transports, processes, installs or supports the same product or service, compare nearby NIC pages before filing. This reduces the risk of choosing a code that describes the product being handled rather than the activity your enterprise actually performs.
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.