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NIC Class 9012 - Visual arts creation activities

NIC Class 9012 covers Visual arts creation activities. 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 workflows. It...

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Last verified 2026-04-21
Practical Summary

What Class 9012 Covers

Class 9012 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as undefined undefined. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.

Where Used In Practice

Where Class 9012 Is Used

Class 9012 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 9012

Review every child Sub-class under Class 9012. 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 activities of creation and production of works of the visual arts This class excludes: - manufacture of stone statues, other than artistic originals, see 2396 - motion picture and video production, see 5911, 5912 - operation of cinemas, see 5914 - activities of personal theatrical or artistic agents or agencies, see 7499 - casting activities, see 7810 - ticket reservation and sales activities for theatrical, sports and other amusement and entertainment, see 7990 - photographic activities, see 7420 - choreography activities, see 9013 - services such as restoration of works of art and museum collection objects and preventive conservation of artworks conducted in-house by units classified in 912, see 912 - restoration of works of art and museum collection objects and preventive conservation of artworks if not - conducted by units classified in 912, see 913 - creation and presentation of light and sound shows, see 9329

Common Questions About NIC 9012

Which businesses fall under NIC 9012?

Start here when the business belongs to visual arts creation activities and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined.

Is NIC 9012 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 9012 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 9011 Literary creation and musical composition activities, 9013 Other arts creation 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 9012?

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 9012 to the right Sub-class

NIC 9012 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.