SSIC 2025 sub-class
Healthcare & Social Services Verified · 15 Apr 202588920
Community development councils
This sub-class includes community development councils.
Level
final
Mapped ISIC codes
1
Source
SingStat
Official data
| Official name | Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2025) |
| Issuing authority | Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat / DOS) |
| Tax authority | Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) (IRAS) |
| Purpose | Mandatory at ACRA business/company registration; used by IRAS, MOM, EDB, SingStat |
| Active version | SSIC 2025 (15 Apr 2025) |
| Hierarchy level | Sub-class (5-digit) (final leaf) |
| Source | https://www.singstat.gov.sg/standards/standards-and-classifications/ssic |
| Prior versions | SSIC 2020, SSIC 2015 |
When you need this code
ACRA registration
Select this code as principal or secondary SSIC when registering your business entity via BizFile+.
Licensing
Ministry of Health (MOH), Health Sciences Authority (HSA) may require sector-specific licence. Check with authority.
Tax filing
IRAS uses SSIC for industry profiling. File Form C / C-S / C-S (Lite) via myTax Portal annually.
Banking
Banks may request your registered SSIC for KYC, merchant acquiring, and sector risk assessment.
Hierarchy
Correspondence tables
SSIC 2020
- 88920 — Community development councils and grassroots organisations
ISIC Rev. 5
- 8890 Other social work activities without accommodation
ISIC crosswalk
Compliance risk score
Compliance risk score
Low friction
5 of 6 factors low-risk
- ✅ Verified source ≤90d
- ✅ ISIC mapping available
- ✅ SSIC 2020 migration mapped
- ✅ Full hierarchy chain
- ✅ GST registration applicable
- ⚠️ MOH licence?
Step-by-step guide
1. Confirm the activity matches
This sub-class includes community development councils.
Examples: <Blank>
2. Check ISIC crosswalk
Maps to 1 ISIC Rev. 5 class(es). Verify the international alignment matches your scope.
3. Register via BizFile+
File entity registration with ACRA at https://www.bizfile.gov.sg. Declare this SSIC code as principal or secondary.
4. Apply for sector licences
Ministry of Health (MOH), Health Sciences Authority (HSA) — check the relevant authority for specific licence requirements and application forms.
Applicable taxes & forms
Corporate income tax
Rate: 17%
75% exemption on first SGD 10,000 + 50% on next SGD 190,000
GST
Rate: 9% (since 1 January 2024)
Threshold: SGD 1,000,000. If registered, InvoiceNow e-invoicing may apply.
Applicable filings
Form B
myTax Portal · Annual (by 15 Apr paper, 18 Apr e-file)
Tax return for self-employed persons and sole-proprietors.
Form B1
myTax Portal · Annual (by 15 Apr paper, 18 Apr e-file)
Simplified return for self-employed with revenue < SGD 200K.
Form IR8A
Auto-Inclusion Scheme / employer submission · Annual (by 1 Mar)
Employer return of employee remuneration. Mandatory for 6+ employees.
Form C
myTax Portal · Annual (by 30 Nov for paper, 15 Dec e-file)
Full corporate income tax return for companies. Requires audited/unaudited financial statements.
Form C-S
myTax Portal · Annual (by 15 Dec)
Simplified return for companies with revenue ≤ SGD 5M and deriving income taxed at prevailing corporate rate.
Form C-S (Lite)
myTax Portal · Annual (by 15 Dec)
Simplest return for companies with revenue ≤ SGD 200K.
Form F5
myTax Portal · Quarterly
GST return. GST-registered businesses must file within 1 month of quarter end.
Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI)
myTax Portal · Within 3 months of FYE
Compulsory for all companies. IRAS issues Notice of Assessment based on ECI.
Who uses this code
Typical professionals and business operators mapped to the Healthcare & Social Services cluster.
Medical device distributor
Imports and sells medical devices to hospitals and clinics.
Typically also needs
HSA medical device dealer licence, ISO 13485 quality management system.
Nursing home operator
Provides residential care for elderly or disabled residents.
Typically also needs
MOH nursing home licence, MOH enhanced nursing home standards certification.
Physiotherapist
Delivers rehabilitation treatment for injury and post-surgery patients.
Typically also needs
AHPC registration, MOH referral pathway compliance.
TCM practitioner
Provides traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and herbal treatment.
Typically also needs
TCMPB registration, HSA for Chinese proprietary medicines.
Clinical research coordinator
Manages human subject trials for pharmaceuticals and devices.
Typically also needs
HSA clinical trial authorisation, IRB ethical approval, HSA GCP compliance.
Related codes
Parent class
8892 Community ActivitiesParent division
88 SOCIAL SERVICES WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONParent section
R HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICESSibling codes
Alphabetical index entries
Frequently asked questions
About this specific SSIC code and the Healthcare & Social Services sector
What continuing education requirements exist?
Healthcare professionals must meet Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements set by their respective professional boards under MOH.
Do I need a licence from MOH?
Healthcare institutions, clinics, and laboratories require a licence from the Ministry of Health (MOH) under the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act or the Healthcare Services Act.
What HSA product regulations apply?
Health products — medicines, medical devices, supplements — must be registered with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) before they can be supplied in Singapore.
Are there specific advertising restrictions for healthcare?
Healthcare services advertising is regulated. MOH and the Singapore Medical Council set guidelines on what can be published, especially around claims and testimonials.
What is SSIC and why does it matter?
The Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC) is the national system for categorising business activities. It is mandatory at ACRA registration and is used by IRAS, MOM, and other government agencies for tax, licensing, statistical, and policy purposes.
Do I need to register with this SSIC code?
Every business entity registered with ACRA must select at least one SSIC code that best describes its principal economic activity. You can declare up to two codes — one primary and one secondary — via BizFile+.
What international standard does SSIC map to?
SSIC 2025 is aligned with the UN International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) Rev. 5. Each SSIC code maps to one or more ISIC Rev. 5 classes, making Singapore business data internationally comparable.
Can I hold more than one SSIC code at the same time?
Yes. ACRA allows one primary SSIC code and one secondary SSIC code per registered entity. If your business spans multiple distinct activities, choose the code that generates the highest share of revenue as primary.
How do I change my registered SSIC code?
You can update your SSIC code through BizFile+ by filing a "Change in Business Activity" transaction. Changes take effect upon ACRA approval. IRAS and other agencies should also be notified if the change affects tax classification.
Official sources
What to do next
Data source: Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat / DOS) (https://www.singstat.gov.sg/standards/standards-and-classifications/ssic). The site mirrors official workbook data and adds deterministic cluster mapping and risk scoring. Not the authoritative source — always verify against the original spreadsheet.
Last data refresh: 15 Apr 2025. Classification version: SSIC 2025.
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