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Business Codes For ITR Forms For A.Y 2018-19

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CBDT has changed nature of business codes for income tax return forms from A.Y. 18-19. Before filing of Income tax return ensure correct business sector along with correct business code has been selected. List of Business codes for ITR forms for A.Y. 2018-19 mentioned below:-

Also Read- Business Codes For ITR Forms For A.Y 2019-20

Sector Sub-Sector Code
AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
& FORESTRY		 Growing and manufacturing of tea 01001
Growing and manufacturing of coffee 01002
Growing and manufacturing of rubber 01003
Market gardening and horticulture specialties 01004
Raising of silk worms and production of silk 01005
Raising of bees and production of honey 01006
Raising of poultry and production of eggs 01007
Rearing of sheep and production of wool 01008
Rearing of animals and production of animal products 01009
Agricultural and animal husbandry services 01010
Soil conservation, soil testing and soil desalination services 01011
Hunting, trapping and game propagation services 01012
Growing of timber, plantation, operation of tree nurseries and conserving of forest 01013
Gathering of tendu leaves 01014
Gathering of other wild growing materials 01015
Forestry service activities, timber cruising, afforestation and reforestation 01016
Logging service activities, transport of logs within the forest 01017
Other agriculture, animal husbandry or forestry activity n.e.c 01018
FISH FARMING Fishing on commercial basis in inland waters 02001
Fishing on commercial basis in ocean and coastal areas 02002
Fish farming 02003
Gathering of marine materials such as natural pearls, sponges, coral etc. 02004
Services related to marine and fresh water fisheries, fish hatcheries and fish farms 02005
Other Fish farming activity n.e.c 02006
MINING AND QUARRYING Mining and agglomeration of hard coal 03001
Mining and agglomeration of lignite 03002
Extraction and agglomeration of peat 03003
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas 03004
Service activities incidental to oil and gas extraction excluding surveying 03005
Mining of uranium and thorium ores 03006
Mining of iron ores 03007
Mining of non-ferrous metal ores, except uranium and thorium ores 03008
Mining of gemstones 03009
Mining of chemical and fertilizer minerals 03010
Mining of quarrying of abrasive materials 03011
Mining of mica, graphite and asbestos 03012
Quarrying of stones (marble/granite/dolomite), sand and clay 03013
Other mining and quarrying 03014
Mining and production of salt 03015
Other mining and quarrying n.e.c 03016
MANUFACTURING Production, processing and preservation of meat and meat products 04001
Production, processing and preservation of fish and fish products 04002
Manufacture of vegetable oil, animal oil and fats 04003
Processing of fruits, vegetables and edible nuts 04004
Manufacture of dairy products 04005
Manufacture of sugar 04006
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolates and sugar confectionery 04007
Flour milling 04008
Rice milling 04009
Dal milling 04010
Manufacture of other grain mill products 04011
Manufacture of bakery products 04012
Manufacture of starch products 04013
Manufacture of animal feeds 04014
Manufacture of other food products 04015
Manufacturing of wines 04016
Manufacture of beer 04017
Manufacture of malt liquors 04018
Distilling and blending of spirits, production of ethyl alcohol 04019
Manufacture of mineral water 04020
Manufacture of soft drinks 04021
Manufacture of other non-alcoholic beverages 04022
Manufacture of tobacco products 04023
Manufacture of textiles (other than by handloom) 04024
Manufacture of textiles using handlooms (khadi) 04025
Manufacture of carpet, rugs, blankets, shawls etc. (other than by hand) 04026
Manufacture of carpet, rugs, blankets, shawls etc. by hand 04027
Manufacture of wearing apparel 04028
Tanning and dressing of leather 04029
Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like saddler and harness 04030
Manufacture of footwear 04031
Manufacture of wood and wood products, cork, straw and plaiting material 04032
Manufacture of paper and paper products 04033
Publishing, printing and reproduction of recorded media 04034
Manufacture of coke oven products 04035
Manufacture of refined petroleum products 04036
Processing of nuclear fuel 04037
Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds 04038
Manufacture of plastics in primary forms and of synthetic rubber 04039
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings 04040
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemicals and botanical products 04041
Manufacture of soap and detergents 04042
Manufacture of other chemical products 04043
Manufacture of man-made fibers 04044
Manufacture of rubber products 04045
Manufacture of plastic products 04046
Manufacture of glass and glass products 04047
Manufacture of cement, lime and plaster 04048
Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster 04049
Manufacture of Bricks 04050
Manufacture of other clay and ceramic products 04051
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 04052
Manufacture of pig iron, sponge iron, Direct Reduced Iron etc. 04053
Manufacture of Ferro alloys 04054
Manufacture of Ingots, billets, blooms and slabs etc. 04055
Manufacture of steel products 04056
Manufacture of basic precious and non- ferrous metals 04057
Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products 04058
Casting of metals 04059
Manufacture of fabricated metal products 04060
Manufacture of engines and turbines 04061
Manufacture of pumps and compressors 04062
Manufacture of bearings and gears 04063
Manufacture of ovens and furnaces 04064
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment 04065
Manufacture of other general purpose machinery 04066
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery 04067
Manufacture of Machine Tools 04068
Manufacture of machinery for metallurgy 04069
Manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and constructions 04070
Manufacture of machinery for processing of food and beverages 04071
Manufacture of machinery for leather and textile 04072
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition 04073
Manufacture of other special purpose machinery 04074
Manufacture of domestic appliances 04075
Manufacture of office, accounting and computing machinery 04076
Manufacture of electrical machinery and apparatus 04077
Manufacture of Radio, Television, communication equipment and apparatus 04078
Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment 04079
Manufacture of industrial process control equipment 04080
Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measurements and navigation 04081
Manufacture of optical instruments 04082
Manufacture of watches and clocks 04083
Manufacture of motor vehicles 04084
Manufacture of body of motor vehicles 04085
Manufacture of parts & accessories of motor vehicles & engines 04086
Building & repair of ships and boats 04087
Manufacture of railway locomotive and rolling stocks 04088
Manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft 04089
Manufacture of bicycles 04090
Manufacture of other transport equipment 04091
Manufacture of furniture 04092
Manufacture of jewellery 04093
Manufacture of sports goods 04094
Manufacture of musical instruments 04095
Manufacture of games and toys 04096
Other manufacturing n.e.c. 04097
Recycling of metal waste and scrap 04098
Recycling of non- metal waste and scrap 04099
ELECTRITY, GAS AND WATER Production, collection and distribution of electricity 05001
Manufacture and distribution of gas 05002
Collection, purification and distribution of water 05003
Other essential commodity service n.e.c 05004
CONSTRUCTION Site preparation works 06001
Building of complete constructions or parts- civil contractors 06002
Building installation 06003
Building completion 06004
Construction and maintenance of roads, rails, bridges, tunnels, ports, harbour, runways etc. 06005
Construction and maintenance of power plants 06006
Construction and maintenance of industrial plants 06007
Construction and maintenance of power transmission and telecommunication lines 06008
Construction of water ways and water reservoirs 06009
Other construction activity n.e.c. 06010
REAL ESTATE AND RENTING SERVICES Purchase, sale and letting of leased buildings (residential and non-residential) 07001
Operating of real estate of self-owned buildings (residential and non-residential) 07002
Developing and sub-dividing real estate into lots 07003
Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis 07004
Other real estate/renting services n.e.c 07005
RENTING OF MACHINERY Renting of land transport equipment 08001
Renting of water transport equipment 08002
Renting of air transport equipment 08003
Renting of agricultural machinery and equipment 08004
Renting of construction and civil engineering machinery 08005
Renting of office machinery and equipment 08006
Renting of other machinery and equipment n.e.c. 08007
Renting of personal and household goods n.e.c. 08008
Renting of other machinery n.e.c. 08009
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE Wholesale and retail sale of motor vehicles 09001
Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles 09002
Sale of motor parts and accessories-wholesale and retail 09003
Retail sale of automotive fuel 09004
General commission agents, commodity brokers and auctioneers 09005
Wholesale of agricultural raw material 09006
Wholesale of food & beverages and tobacco 09007
Wholesale of household goods 09008
Wholesale of metals and metal ores 09009
Wholesale of household goods 09010
Wholesale of construction material 09011
Wholesale of hardware and sanitary fittings 09012
Wholesale of cotton and jute 09013
Wholesale of raw wool and raw silk 09014
Wholesale of other textile fibres 09015
Wholesale of industrial chemicals 09016
Wholesale of fertilizers and pesticides 09017
Wholesale of electronic parts & equipment 09018
Wholesale of other machinery, equipment and supplies 09019
Wholesale of waste, scrap & materials for re-cycling 09020
Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialized stores 09021
Retail sale of other goods in specialized stores 09022
Retail sale in non-specialized stores 09023
Retail sale of textiles, apparel, footwear, leather goods 09024
Retail sale of other household appliances 09025
Retail sale of hardware, paint and glass 09026
Wholesale of other products n.e.c 09027
Retail sale of other products n.e.c 09028
HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND
HOSPITALITY SERVICES		 Hotels – Star rated 10001
Hotels – Non-star rated 10002
Motels, Inns and Dharmshalas 10003
Guest houses and circuit houses 10004
Dormitories and hostels at educational institutions 10005
Short stay accommodations n.e.c. 10006
Restaurants – with bars 10007
Restaurants – without bars 10008
Canteens 10009
Independent caterers 10010
Casinos and other games of chance 10011
Other hospitality services n.e.c. 10012
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS SERVICES Travel agencies and tour operators 11001
Packers and movers 11002
Passenger land transport 11003
Air transport 11004
Transport by urban/sub-urban railways 11005
Inland water transport 11006
Sea and coastal water transport 11007
Freight transport by road 11008
Freight transport by railways 11009
Forwarding of freight 11010
Receiving and acceptance of freight 11011
Cargo handling 11012
Storage and warehousing 11013
Transport via pipelines (transport of gases, liquids, slurry and other commodities) 11014
Other Transport & Logistics services n.e.c 11015
POST AND TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES Post and courier activities 12001
Basic telecom services 12002
Value added telecom services 12003
Maintenance of telecom network 12004
Activities of the cable operators 12005
Other Post & Telecommunication services n.e.c 12006
FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION SERVICES Commercial banks, saving banks and discount houses 13001
Specialised institutions granting credit 13002
Financial leasing 13003
Hire-purchase financing 13004
Housing finance activities 13005
Commercial loan activities 13006
Credit cards 13007
Mutual funds 13008
Chit fund 13009
Investment activities 13010
Life insurance 13011
Pension funding 13012
Non-life insurance 13013
Administration of financial markets 13014
Stock brokers, sub-brokers and related activities 13015
Financial advisers, mortgage advisers and brokers 13016
Foreign exchange services 13017
Other financial intermediation services n.e.c. 13018
COMPUTER AND RELATED SERVICES Software development 14001
Other software consultancy 14002
Data processing 14003
Database activities and distribution of electronic content 14004
Other IT enabled services 14005
BPO services 14006
Cyber café 14007
Maintenance and repair of office, accounting and computing machinery 14008
Computer training and educational institutes 14009
Other computation related services n.e.c. 14010
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Natural sciences and engineering 15001
Social sciences and humanities 15002
Other Research & Development activities n.e.c. 15003
PROFESSIONS Legal profession 16001
Accounting, book-keeping and auditing profession 16002
Tax consultancy 16003
Architectural profession 16004
Engineering and technical consultancy 16005
Advertising 16006
Fashion designing 16007
Interior decoration 16008
Photography 16009
Auctioneers 16010
Business brokerage 16011
Market research and public opinion polling 16012
Business and management consultancy activities 16013
Labour recruitment and provision of personnel 16014
Investigation and security services 16015
Building-cleaning and industrial cleaning activities 16016
Packaging activities 16017
Secretarial activities 16018
Other professional services n.e.c. 16019
EDUCATION
SERVICES		 Primary education 17001
Secondary/ senior secondary education 17002
Technical and vocational secondary/ senior secondary education 17003
Higher education 17004
Education by correspondence 17005
Coaching centres and tuition’s 17006
Other education services n.e.c. 17007
HEALTH CARE SERVICES General hospitals 18001
Specialty and super specialty hospitals 18002
Nursing homes 18003
Diagnostic centers 18004
Pathological laboratories 18005
Independent blood banks 18006
Medical transcription 18007
Independent ambulance services 18008
Medical suppliers, agencies and stores 18009
Medical clinics 18010
Dental practice 18011
Ayurveda practice 18012
Unani practice 18013
Homeopathy practice 18014
Nurses, physiotherapists or other para-medical practitioners 18015
Veterinary hospitals and practice 18016
Other healthcare services 18017
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY WORK Social work activities with accommodation (orphanages and old age homes) 19001
Social work activities without accommodation (Creches) 19002
Industry associations, chambers of commerce 19003
Professional organisations 19004
Trade unions 19005
Religious organizations 19006
Political organisations 19007
Other membership organisations n.e.c. (rotary clubs, book clubs and philatelic clubs) 19008
Other Social or community service n.e.c 19009
CULTURE AND SPORT Motion picture production 20001
Film distribution 20002
Film laboratories 20003
Television channel productions 20004
Television channels broadcast 20005
Video production and distribution 20006
Sound recording studios 20007
Radio – recording and distribution 20008
Stage production and related activities 20009
Individual artists excluding authors 20010
Literary activities 20011
Other cultural activities n.e.c. 20012
Circuses and race tracks 20013
Video Parlours 20014
News agency activities 20015
Library and archives activities 20016
Museum activities 20017
Preservation of historical sites and buildings 20018
Botanical and zoological gardens 20019
Operation and maintenance of sports facilities 20020
Activities of sports and game schools 20021
Organisation and operation of indoor/outdoor sports and promotion and production of sporting events 20022
Other sporting activities n.e.c. 20023
Other recreational activities n.e.c. 20024
OTHER SERVICES Hair dressing and other beauty treatment 21001
Funeral and related activities 21002
Marriage bureaus 21003
Pet care services 21004
Sauna and steam baths, massage salons etc. 21005
Astrological and spiritualists’ activities 21006
Private households as employers of domestic staff 21007
Other services n.e.c. 21008
EXTRA TERRITORIAL ORGANISATIONS AND BODIES Extra territorial organisations and bodies (IMF, World Bank, European Commission etc.) 22001

*n.e.c. – not elsewhere classified

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  7. BHARAT JETHWA says:

    PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE BUSINESS CODE FOR GENERAL ORDER SUPPLIERS – I SUPPLIED PLUMBING MATERIAL , ELECTRIC MATERIAL , MOTOR VEHICLE TYRE TUBES & OTHER ITEM
    PLEASE TELL ME THE BUSINESS CODE FOR THAT

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  30. ARVIND GANGARAM MANE says:

    We provide services to steel and glass plant for packing of their goods with our materials.
    As per business code notification we fall under which code? Before we use code as other services.

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  31. sanjay B. Yerunkar says:

    I suppose to file Income tax return for co-op housing society our income recd. from members contribution & bank Interest what will be my business code to fill ITR 5

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  33. rajender kumar kothari says:

    we are importers & manufacturers of umbrella and umbrella parts (ribs,tube,handle) the above stated code does not mention our products.
    what code should we use for our product/business?
    pls advice

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  39. Sanjay Sarkar says:

    It is very good & helpful, if you furnish with a extra column besides this with ITR form name, then it will be a fulfill guideline to do our job.

    thanking you, with regards.
    Sanjay Sarkar

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