Source inventory
Review the PSA browse source, the BSP workbook, the BIR intent page and the source handling notes used in this build.
Open sources PSIC 2019 Philippines
PSIC 2019 Code Lookup — Philippine Standard Industrial Classification
Type any business activity, product or BIR keyword into the search bar below. The tool covers the full PSIC 2019 hierarchy from broad sector sections down to five-digit subclasses so you can match the right industry code before filing, onboarding or reporting.
All 21 PSIC Sections at a Glance
Start from the official top-level PSIC structure, then move down toward the exact subclass used in practice.
Ag
A
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
PSIC Section A groups crop farming, livestock, forestry and fishing in the Philippines. Start here for rice farms, poultry houses, logging crews and aquaculture, then narrow to divisions 01, 02 or 03. Mn
B
Mining and Quarrying
PSIC Section B covers coal, oil, gas, ores and quarrying in the Philippines. Use it for extractive work, from small-scale quarry operations to mining concessions, before narrowing to divisions 05–09. Mf
C
Manufacturing
PSIC Section C is the manufacturing core of the Philippine economy, from food and textiles to electronics and vehicle assembly. It is the largest PSIC section and needs close sibling comparison. Ut
D
Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply
PSIC Section D covers electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply in the Philippines. It is a single-division section for utilities, generators and energy distribution activities. Ws
E
Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities
PSIC Section E covers water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation in the Philippines. It spans utilities, waste hauling, recycling and cleanup work that manage environmental flow. Cn
F
Construction
PSIC Section F covers construction in the Philippines, from building contractors and civil works to specialized trades. Use it for on-site building activity before narrowing to divisions 41–43. Tr
G
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
PSIC Section G covers wholesale, retail and motor vehicle repair in the Philippines. It is the busiest BIR lookup section because it captures trading activity, distributors and repair shops. Lg
H
Transportation and Storage
PSIC Section H covers transportation, warehousing and postal activities in the Philippines. It spans land, water and air movement plus storage and courier infrastructure. Ho
I
Accommodation and Food Service Activities
PSIC Section I covers accommodation and food service activities in the Philippines. It includes hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering and food stalls across two divisions. Ic
J
Information and Communication
PSIC Section J covers information and communication in the Philippines, including publishing, telecoms, broadcasting, IT services and data processing. Fi
K
Financial and Insurance Activities
PSIC Section K covers financial and insurance activities in the Philippines. It includes banking, lending, insurance, pension funding and financial auxiliaries. Re
L
Real Estate Activities
PSIC Section L covers real estate activities in the Philippines. It is a single-division section for property buying, selling, renting, leasing and management. Pr
M
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
PSIC Section M covers professional, scientific and technical services in the Philippines, from law and accounting to engineering, research, consulting and veterinary work. Ad
N
Administrative and Support Service Activities
PSIC Section N covers administrative and support service activities in the Philippines, including rental, staffing, travel services, security, cleaning and office support. Pu
O
Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security
PSIC Section O covers public administration, defense and compulsory social security in the Philippines. It is a one-division section used mainly for government and statistical classification. Ed
P
Education
PSIC Section P covers education in the Philippines, from pre-primary and schools to vocational training, tutoring and university-level work. Hl
Q
Human Health and Social Work Activities
PSIC Section Q covers human health and social work in the Philippines, including hospitals, clinics, residential care and community support activities. Ar
R
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
PSIC Section R covers arts, entertainment and recreation in the Philippines. It includes creative performance, museums, gambling and sports-related leisure services. Sv
S
Other Service Activities
PSIC Section S covers other service activities in the Philippines, including membership organizations, repair work and personal services such as laundry and hairdressing. Hs
T
Activities of Households As Employers; Undifferentiated Goods-and Services-producing Activities of Households for Own Use
PSIC Section T covers activities of households as employers and for own-use production in the Philippines. It is mainly a statistical section rather than an ordinary business registration target. Ex
U
Activities of Extra- Territorial Organizations and Bodies
PSIC Section U covers extraterritorial organizations and bodies in the Philippines, including embassies, consulates and international organizations operating under special status.Guides: How to Choose and Use a PSIC Code
This project is designed around high-intent administrative tasks, not just raw code rows.
How to find your PSIC code
A practical framework for moving from business activity wording to the right PSIC subclass.
PSIC for BIR and business registration
How to use PSIC in BIR-facing and registration-adjacent workflows without overclaiming legal certainty.
PSIC meaning and structure
Understand what PSIC is, why it matters and how the section > division > group > class > subclass hierarchy works.
PSIC 2019 hierarchy
A guide to browsing the official PSIC structure using this site's section, division, group, class and subclass hubs.
PSIC vs PSOC
How Philippines industry classification differs from occupation classification, and when to use each one.
How to find your PSOC code
A practical occupation-code finder for job titles, workforce reporting and administrative use.
PSOC meaning and structure
Understand what PSOC covers, how it follows ISCO-08 and how the major groups are organized.
PSOC for hiring and reporting
Use PSOC in labor, HR and workforce workflows without confusing it with industry classification.
PSOC API documentation
How to use the PSA PSOC API, what the versioned endpoints look like and what the official access guide says.
PSOC downloads
Official PSOC source links, API references and working notes for the Philippines occupation classifier.
PSOC common mistakes
The most common PSOC misclassifications and how to avoid confusing occupations with industries.
Recently Browsed Subclasses
Each page combines facts, hierarchy, practical explanation, related codes, FAQ and source/disclaimer context.
Ag
Sub-class 01111
Growing of Leguminous Crops Such As: Mongo, String Beans (sitao), Pigeon Peas, Gisantes, Garbanzos, Bountiful Beans (habichuelas), Peas (sitsaro)
PSIC 01111 — Growing of Leguminous Crops Such As: Mongo, String Beans (sitao), Pigeon Peas, Gisantes, Garbanzos, Bountiful Beans (habichuelas), Peas (sitsaro) is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 0111 Growing of cereals (except rice and corn), leguminous crops and oil seeds. Compare it with sibling codes such as 01112 Growing of Ground Nuts and 01113 Growing of Oil Seeds (except Ground Nuts) Such As Soya Beans, Sunflower and Growing of other Oil Seeds, n.e.c.. Ag
Sub-class 01112
Growing of Ground Nuts
PSIC 01112 — Growing of Ground Nuts is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 0111 Growing of cereals (except rice and corn), leguminous crops and oil seeds. Compare it with sibling codes such as 01111 Growing of Leguminous Crops Such As: Mongo, String Beans (sitao), Pigeon Peas, Gisantes, Garbanzos, Bountiful Beans (habichuelas), Peas (sitsaro) and 01113 Growing of Oil Seeds (except Ground Nuts) Such As Soya Beans, Sunflower and Growing of other Oil Seeds, n.e.c.. Ag
Sub-class 01113
Growing of Oil Seeds (except Ground Nuts) Such As Soya Beans, Sunflower and Growing of other Oil Seeds, n.e.c.
PSIC 01113 — Growing of Oil Seeds (except Ground Nuts) Such As Soya Beans, Sunflower and Growing of other Oil Seeds, n.e.c. is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 0111 Growing of cereals (except rice and corn), leguminous crops and oil seeds. Compare it with sibling codes such as 01111 Growing of Leguminous Crops Such As: Mongo, String Beans (sitao), Pigeon Peas, Gisantes, Garbanzos, Bountiful Beans (habichuelas), Peas (sitsaro) and 01112 Growing of Ground Nuts. Ag
Sub-class 01114
Growing of Sorghum, Wheat
PSIC 01114 — Growing of Sorghum, Wheat is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 0111 Growing of cereals (except rice and corn), leguminous crops and oil seeds. Compare it with sibling codes such as 01111 Growing of Leguminous Crops Such As: Mongo, String Beans (sitao), Pigeon Peas, Gisantes, Garbanzos, Bountiful Beans (habichuelas), Peas (sitsaro) and 01112 Growing of Ground Nuts. Ag
Sub-class 01119
Growing of other Cereals (except Rice and Corn), Leguminous Crops and Oil Seeds, n.e.c.
PSIC 01119 — Growing of other Cereals (except Rice and Corn), Leguminous Crops and Oil Seeds, n.e.c. is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 0111 Growing of cereals (except rice and corn), leguminous crops and oil seeds. Compare it with sibling codes such as 01111 Growing of Leguminous Crops Such As: Mongo, String Beans (sitao), Pigeon Peas, Gisantes, Garbanzos, Bountiful Beans (habichuelas), Peas (sitsaro) and 01112 Growing of Ground Nuts. Ag
Sub-class 01121
Growing of Paddy Rice, Lowland, Irrigated
PSIC 01121 — Growing of Paddy Rice, Lowland, Irrigated is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 0112 Growing of paddy rice. Compare it with sibling codes such as 01122 Growing of Paddy Rice, Lowland, Rainfed and 01123 Growing of Paddy Rice, Upland/kaingin.Official PSA, BSP and BIR Source Materials
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Methodology
Review how the site uses the official workbook plus PSA/BIR context, and how source discrepancies are flagged rather than hidden.
Read methodologySources
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View sourcesPSIC vs PSOC
PSIC classifies industries. PSOC classifies occupations. They solve adjacent but different administrative questions.
PSIC
Use PSIC when the question is about the business activity, industry line or establishment classification.
Search PSIC codesPSOC
Use PSOC when the question is about the occupation, job title or workforce role of a person.
Search PSOC major groupsBest nearby classifier
The PSOC companion layer is the closest official related classifier for PSIC because it answers the labor side of the same administrative stack.
Open PSOC hubRelated classifiers
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