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Top 20 Most Used SSIC Codes in Singapore (2026)

Choosing the correct SSIC code is an important part of setting up and operating a business in Singapore. Your SSIC classification may affect incorporation, licensing, banking, grants, and compliance requirements.

Singapore has also transitioned to the updated SSIC 2025 framework, introducing revised classifications for technology, ecommerce, software, consultancy, and other modern business activities.

This guide highlights some of the most commonly used SSIC codes by startups, SMEs, ecommerce businesses, consultants, and service providers in Singapore.

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Top 20 Most Used SSIC Codes

SSIC Code Official SSIC 2025 Description
41001General contractors for building construction and major upgrading works
46900Wholesale trade of a variety of goods without a dominant product
47109Retail sale in non-specialised stores n.e.c.
47711Retail sale of clothing for adults
56111Restaurants
56112Cafes
62011Development of software and applications (except games and cybersecurity)
62013Development of software for cybersecurity
62021Information technology consultancy (except cybersecurity)
63209Online marketplaces operating on a fee or commission basis for other services provided by third-party
64202Holding companies of firms engaged in non-financial and insurance activities
66192Corporate finance advisory services
66301Traditional/long-only asset/portfolio management
66309Fund management activities n.e.c.
68201Real estate agencies and valuation services
69201Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services
70201Management consultancy services
70209Management consultancy services n.e.c.
85509Training courses n.e.c.
86201Clinics and other general medical services (Western)

Other Popular SSIC Codes in Singapore

Accommodation and Food Service Activities

SSIC CodeDescription
47102Mini-marts, convenience stores and provision shops
47219Retail sale of food n.e.c.
56122Operators of food courts, hawker centres, coffee shops and canteens (with mainly food and beverage income)
56140Stalls selling cooked food and prepared drinks
56200Food caterers

Administrative and Support Service Activities

SSIC CodeDescription
77101Renting and leasing of private cars without driver
78104Employment agencies (except domestic worker employment placement agencies)
79102Travel agencies and tour operators (mainly outbound)
81211General cleaning services (except household cleaning)
82303Event organisers (except concerts, sports/fitness event organisers and wedding planners)
82999Other business support service activities

Arts, Sports and Recreation

SSIC CodeDescription
93203Night clubs, discotheques, dance clubs and karaoke lounges

Construction

SSIC CodeDescription
41009Construction of buildings n.e.c.
43210Electrical works
43220Installation of plumbing, heating (non-electric) and air-conditioning systems
43301Renovation contractors

Education

SSIC CodeDescription
85505Training courses for information and communications, finance and professional services
85507Training courses for sports and games
85508Training courses for music, dancing, art, speech and drama

Health and Social Services

SSIC CodeDescription
86203Specialised medical services
86204Dental services
86901Medical laboratories
87029Other residential care services n.e.c.
88911Infant care services; child minding services for pre-school children

Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities

SSIC CodeDescription
69201Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services
69202Book-keeping services
71121General building engineering design and consultancy services
71122Process and industrial plant engineering design and consultancy services
71129Engineering design and consultancy activities n.e.c.
74191Interior design services
74192Art and graphic design services

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Foreign entrepreneurs setting up businesses in Singapore should ensure their selected SSIC codes accurately reflect their intended business activities, especially for banking, licensing, and ongoing compliance purposes.

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Telecommunications, Computer Programming, and Information Services

SSIC CodeDescription
61090Other telecommunication services
62022Information technology cybersecurity consultancy
62090Other information technology and computer service activities
63201Online marketplaces for goods and food sold by third-party
63203Online marketplaces for education services provided by third-party
63909Other information service activities n.e.c.

Transportation and Storage

SSIC CodeDescription
50021Shipping companies and chartering of ships/boats with crew (freight)
50022Operators and charterers of barges, tugboats and bumboats (freight)
52222Shipping agencies (freight)
52226Ship management services
52227Ship brokering services
52291Cargo surveying services
52292Freight transport arrangement

Wholesale and Retail Trade

SSIC CodeDescription
46100Wholesale on a fee or commission basis
46309Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco n.e.c.
46424Wholesale of personal care products
46511Wholesale of computer hardware and peripheral equipment
46512Wholesale of computer software (except games and cybersecurity software)
46522Wholesale of electronic components
46541Wholesale of industrial machinery and equipment
46551Wholesale of marine equipment and accessories
46592Wholesale of medical, professional, scientific and precision equipment
46599Wholesale of other machinery and equipment n.e.c.
46639Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment n.e.c.
47101Supermarkets and hypermarkets
47311Retail sale of motor vehicles (except motorcycles and scooters)
47412Retail sale of computer hardware, peripheral equipment, and computer software
47719Retail sale of clothing, footwear and leather articles n.e.c.
47721Retail sale of personal care products

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