SSIC 2025 reclassification

SSIC 85302→85402

22 Singapore companies previously classified as — have been reclassified to Universities as part of the SSIC 2025 transition that took effect on 9 May 2026.

Companies affected

Primary SSIC changes

Secondary SSIC changes

Most common entity

Pte Ltd

91% of affected

What changed

Before — SSIC 2020

85302

After — SSIC 2025

85402

Universities

This sub-class includes: - universities that are primarily engaged in the provision of higher education (i.e., at least graduate level) - education can be provided through various channels (e.g., classrooms, Internet, at home)

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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: 16 June 2026

Who was affected

Pte Ltd2090.9%

LLP14.5%

Sole prop / partnership14.5%

Sample of affected companies

A small selection — not exhaustive. Of 22 total, here are 12 companies whose SSIC code was switched from 85302 to 85402.

BPA VENTURES PTE. LTD.

202501884E·2025·Primary

DIGIPEN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

200711322H·2007·Primary

JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY PTE. LTD.

200100786K·2001·Primary

KUREISHI CONSULTING LLP

T18LL0799G·2018·Primary

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY PTE. LTD.

200604393R·2006·Primary

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

200604346E·2006·Primary

RAFFLES DESIGN INSTITUTE (SINGAPORE)

52851461W·1997·Primary

RICHMINDALE COLLEGE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.

202346830E·2023·Primary

SINGAPORE COLLEGE OF ISLAMIC STUDIES LTD.

202550706E·2025·Primary

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

200917667D·2009·Primary

SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY PTE. LTD.

200000267Z·2000·Primary

SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES PTE. LTD.

200504979Z·2005·Primary

Frequently asked questions

Why was my SSIC code automatically changed from 85302 to 85402?

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 85302 (—) was reclassified to SSIC 85402 (Universities) 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, 22 companies have been reclassified from SSIC 85302 to SSIC 85402. Of those, 17 had it as their primary SSIC code and 5 as a secondary code.

What's the difference between SSIC 85302 and SSIC 85402?

SSIC 85302 was titled "—". Under SSIC 2025, the equivalent activity sits at SSIC 85402 ("Universities"). 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).