SSIC 2025 reclassification

SSIC 63901→60301

91 Singapore companies previously classified as Internet search engines have been reclassified to News agency activities as part of the SSIC 2025 transition that took effect on 9 May 2026.

Companies affected
91
Primary SSIC changes
60
Secondary SSIC changes
31
Most common entity
Pte Ltd
60% of affected

What changed

Before — SSIC 2020
63901
Internet search engines

This sub-class includes internet search engines/web search portals which generate and/or maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and/or content in an easily searchable format, with the provision of links to other websites and/or no responsibility for the content operation/management. Additional Internet services, such as e-mail, connections to other web sites, news, and/or other limited content, and/or serve as a home base for Internet users might also be provided.

After — SSIC 2025
60301
News agency activities

This sub-class includes news agencies, news syndicate and/or news agency activities furnishing news, pictures and/or features to the media, news clipping services, press clipping services, etc.

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When the reclassifications happened

ACRA processes SSIC 2025 recodes in batches alongside its periodic ACRA-CSV refresh. The first recoded entries appeared after the 9 May 2026 cutover; subsequent batches landed when the monthly bulk drop reached our sync.

First recode: 16 June 2026Most recent: 18 July 2026

Who was affected

Pte Ltd5560.4%
Sole prop / partnership3134.1%
Foreign branch33.3%
LLP22.2%

Sample of affected companies

A small selection — not exhaustive. Of 91 total, here are 12 companies whose SSIC code was switched from 63901 to 60301.

ACN NEWSWIRE INT. PTE. LTD.
202142038D·2021·Primary
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
S51FC1033K·1951·Primary
ARCHIPELAGIC FUTURES
53518153A·2026·Primary
ARIVU AGENCIES PTE. LTD.
201524499N·2015·Primary
ASIAONE ONLINE PTE. LTD.
201815023K·2018·Primary
BAND FUSION LLP
T11LL0703F·2011·Primary
BBC NEWS (ASIA BUREAU) PTE LIMITED
200100400Z·2001·Primary
CARMA ASIA PTE. LTD.
201814771W·2018·Primary
CHUA KEE HOCK AGENCY
53062902W·2006·Primary
CNBC ASIA PACIFIC
52860368W·1998·Primary
COINGRAPH NEWS MEDIA PTE. LTD.
202221181R·2022·Primary
CURATE DIGITAL PTE. LTD.
201824494K·2018·Primary

Frequently asked questions

Why was my SSIC code automatically changed from 63901 to 60301?
Singapore's national industrial classification was updated from SSIC 2020 to SSIC 2025, effective 9 May 2026. ACRA's BizFile+ system automatically mapped every existing entity to its closest SSIC 2025 equivalent using the official SingStat correspondence table. The code SSIC 63901 (Internet search engines) was reclassified to SSIC 60301 (News agency activities) under that mapping.
Do I need to take any action?
Usually no. If your business activity is unchanged, the new code accurately reflects it under SSIC 2025 and no manual update is needed. You should only update if (a) the auto-mapped code doesn't match what you actually do, (b) your activity has changed independently, or (c) you claim a sector-specific licence or grant tied to the old code.
How many Singapore companies were affected by this specific recode?
Based on the change log we've maintained since the 9 May 2026 cutover, 91 companies have been reclassified from SSIC 63901 to SSIC 60301. Of those, 60 had it as their primary SSIC code and 31 as a secondary code.
What's the difference between SSIC 63901 and SSIC 60301?
SSIC 63901 was titled "Internet search engines". Under SSIC 2025, the equivalent activity sits at SSIC 60301 ("News agency activities"). The two cover the same underlying activity per SingStat's official correspondence table; the SSIC 2025 title and number reflect the updated classification.
Where can I look up other SSIC 2020 to 2025 mappings?
Use our SSIC 2020 → 2025 lookup tool to find the new code for any old SSIC code, or read the SSIC 2025 overview for the full list of structural changes (including the Section J split into J and K).

Related recodes in the same SSIC division

63120 → 63901
Internet search engines
1,774 companies

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