Healthcare & Education SSIC Codes

Healthcare businesses in Singapore are classified under Section Q (Human Health and Social Work Activities). This section covers everything from polyclinics and hospitals to nursing homes and social services. Within Section Q, Division 86 (Human Health Activities) is where the majority of private healthcare providers will find their SSIC code.

Choosing the right healthcare SSIC code is not merely administrative. The Ministry of Health (MOH) uses your declared business activity to determine which licences you need. A company registered under 86101 (general medical clinics) triggers different licensing obligations than one under 86102 (specialist clinics). Getting this wrong at registration can delay your Healthcare Services Act licence application. For a broader overview of the licensing landscape, see our team's guide to Singapore business licence types.

For a broader understanding of how SSIC codes work, refer to our SSIC guide before diving into sector-specific codes.

If you need assistance with company incorporation for a healthcare or education venture, our team's registration service can guide you through the process.

Note that telemedicine providers who employ doctors providing remote consultations should still register under 86101 or 86102, depending on the nature of the medical practice. The delivery channel does not change the underlying SSIC classification.

Allied health professionals — physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, clinical psychologists, dietitians and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners — have their own SSIC codes under Division 86. These codes are distinct from doctor-run clinics and reflect Singapore's Allied Health Professions Act framework.

Freelance allied health practitioners working as sole proprietors should check our guide on freelancer and consultant SSIC codes to understand whether they need a different classification based on their business structure.

Education businesses fall under Section P (Education), specifically Division 85. Singapore's education sector is one of the most regulated in the world, with different agencies overseeing different segments: the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) for preschools, the Ministry of Education (MOE) for schools, and the Committee for Private Education (CPE) under SkillsFuture Singapore for private education institutions.

The SSIC code you select determines which regulatory body has oversight of your operations. Tuition centres, enrichment centres, kindergartens and private schools each have distinct codes and compliance requirements.

Private education institutions (PEIs) offering full-time diploma or degree programmes must register with CPE under SkillsFuture Singapore and comply with the Private Education Act. Tuition centres that only offer part-time supplementary education may not need CPE registration but should still register with MOE if they teach 10 or more students.

Corporate training companies and professional development providers may be better classified under different codes — check our full classification directory for alternatives.