Key Facts
Class 8240 at a Glance
Code 8240
Official title Intermediation service activities for business support activities n.e.c., except financial intermediation
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Class 8240 - Intermediation service activities for business support activities n.e.c., except financial intermediation
NIC Class 8240 covers Intermediation service activities for business support activities n.e.c., except financial intermediation. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best...
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Practical Summary
What Class 8240 Covers
Class 8240 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.
Where Used In Practice
Where Class 8240 Is Used
Class 8240 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 8240
Review every child Sub-class under Class 8240. 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 the intermediation service activities for business support activities n.e.c. This class includes units that bring clients and service providers together for a fee or commission. These intermediation activities can be carried out on digital platforms or through non-digital channels (face-to- face including door-to-door, phone, mail, etc.). The fee or commission can be received from either the client or the provider of the service. Revenue for the intermediation activities can include other sources of income, such as revenues from advertising. This class excludes: - activities of brokers and agents for electric power and natural gas, see 354 - intermediation service activities for specialised construction services, see 434 - wholesale trade on a contract or fee basis, see 461 - intermediation service activities for retail sale, see 4790 - intermediation service activities for transportation, see 523 - intermediation service activities for postal and courier activities, see 5330 - intermediation service activities for accommodation, see 5540 - intermediation service activities for food and beverage services activities, see 5640 - intermediation service activities for software publishing, see 582 - intermediation service activities for telecommunications activities, see 6120 - financial and insurance intermediation service activities, see section L intermediation service activities for real estate activities, see 6821 - patent brokering (marketing) service activities, see 7491 - intermediation service activities for rental and leasing of tangible goods and non-financial intangible assets, see 775 - travel agency activities, see 7911 - intermediation service activities for courses and tutors, see 8561 - intermediation service activities for medical, dental and other health services, see 8691 - intermediation service activities for residential care activities, see 8791 - intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles, see 9540 - intermediation service activities for personal services, see 9640
Common Questions About NIC 8240
Which businesses fall under NIC 8240?
Start here when the business belongs to intermediation service activities for business support activities n.e.c., except financial intermediation and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined.
Is NIC 8240 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 8240 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, 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 8240?
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 8240 to the right Sub-class
NIC 8240 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.