SSIC 2025 reclassification

SSIC 85304→85404

607 Singapore companies previously classified as Commercial schools offering higher education programmes have been reclassified to Commercial schools offering tertiary education programmes as part of the SSIC 2025 transition that took effect on 9 May 2026.

Companies affected

607

Primary SSIC changes

468

Secondary SSIC changes

139

Most common entity

Pte Ltd

76% of affected

What changed

Before — SSIC 2020

85304

Commercial schools offering higher education programmes

After — SSIC 2025

85404

Commercial schools offering tertiary education programmes

This sub-class includes education provided through various channels (e.g., classrooms, Internet, at home) by: - commercial schools primarily engaged in the provision of higher education (i.e., at least diploma) - performing arts schools providing tertiary education

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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: 22 May 2026Most recent: 18 July 2026

Who was affected

Pte Ltd46175.9%

Sole prop / partnership12220.1%

LLP244.0%

Sample of affected companies

A small selection — not exhaustive. Of 607 total, here are 12 companies whose SSIC code was switched from 85304 to 85404.

1-ACADEMIA PTE. LTD.

201912088R·2019·Primary

21ST CENTURY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT PTE LTD

199406853H·1994·Primary

3 L EDUCATION SERVICES

52902091B·1999·Primary

3DSENSE MEDIA SCHOOL PTE. LTD.

200405777C·2004·Primary

3T TECHNOLOGY (SG) PTE LTD

199902635H·1999·Primary

A-STAR MATHS

52957051C·2001·Primary

AAT TRAINING HUB PTE. LTD.

200503548R·2005·Primary

ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE

52957140D·2001·Primary

ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA COLLEGE PTE. LIMITED

200312175W·2003·Primary

ACADEMY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD

199900986N·1999·Primary

ACADEMY OF WINE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

200616126C·2006·Primary

ACCBIZ SERVICES

52885009A·1999·Primary

Frequently asked questions

Why was my SSIC code automatically changed from 85304 to 85404?

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 85304 (Commercial schools offering higher education programmes) was reclassified to SSIC 85404 (Commercial schools offering tertiary education programmes) 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, 607 companies have been reclassified from SSIC 85304 to SSIC 85404. Of those, 468 had it as their primary SSIC code and 139 as a secondary code.

What's the difference between SSIC 85304 and SSIC 85404?

SSIC 85304 was titled "Commercial schools offering higher education programmes". Under SSIC 2025, the equivalent activity sits at SSIC 85404 ("Commercial schools offering tertiary education programmes"). 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).