Key facts
Code summary
Code M
Official title Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Section 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.
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Child codes
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69
Legal and Accounting Activities
70 Activities of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities
71 Architectural and Engineering Activities; Technical Testing and Analysis
72 Scientific Research and Development
73 Advertising and Market Research
74 Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
75 Veterinary Activities
About this level
Practical summary
Section M sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy. This section groups knowledge-based services where the value is expertise rather than trade or manufacturing. It is one of the most commonly confused sections in administrative lookup work. Common examples include Legal and Accounting Activities, Activities of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities, and Architectural and Engineering Activities; Technical Testing and Analysis.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
It appears in professional firm registration, advisory workflows and business profiling when the service is expert-led rather than operational, retail or transport-based. Typical starting points include Legal and Accounting Activities, Activities of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities, and Architectural and Engineering Activities; Technical Testing and Analysis.
Selection note
How to choose it
Use this section when the core deliverable is advice, design, analysis or another specialist service. If the business provides office support or staffing instead, compare Section N. Compare child divisions such as Legal and Accounting Activities, Activities of Head Offices; Management Consultancy Activities, and Architectural and Engineering Activities; Technical Testing and Analysis and keep moving deeper until the wording matches the actual line of business.
Official note
Source-backed description
This section includes specialized professional, scientific and technical activities. These activities require a high degree of training, and make specialized knowledge and skills available to users.
FAQ
What does PSIC Section M cover?
PSIC Section M covers professional, scientific and technical services in the Philippines, from law and accounting to engineering, research, consulting and veterinary work.
Which activities usually belong in Section M?
This section groups knowledge-based services where the value is expertise rather than trade or manufacturing. It is one of the most commonly confused sections in administrative lookup work.
How do I compare Section M with nearby PSIC sections?
Start with the section boundary and then compare the child divisions below it. Use this section when the core deliverable is advice, design, analysis or another specialist service. If the business provides office support or staffing instead, compare Section N.