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NIC Division 55 - Accommodation

NIC Division 55 covers Accommodation. Use this level to shortlist the right activity family before moving down to more precise Groups, Classes and six-digit Sub-classes used in business registration workflows.

Level Division
Depth 2/5
Children 5
Last verified 2026-04-21
Practical Summary

What Division 55 Covers in Practice

Division 55 splits accommodation into operational Groups such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 1 more. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.

Where Used In Practice

Where Division 55 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings

Division 55 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to accommodation but still needs the correct Group or Class.

  • 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 Pick the Right Group Under Division 55

Pick Division 55 when it reflects the dominant business line. Then compare its Groups and Classes instead of choosing a six-digit code from the Division title alone.

Common Questions About NIC 55

Which businesses fall under NIC 55?

Start here when the business belongs to accommodation and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 1 more.

Is NIC 55 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 55 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 56 Food and beverage service 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 55?

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

Practical guide to NIC Division 55

Hotels, guest houses, resorts, hostels, dharamshalas, camping grounds and serviced apartments are covered under Division 55. If your business provides paid short-stay lodging, whether a five-star hotel or a budget PG, the correct code lives in this Division.

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.