Key facts
Key facts for PSIC 84210
Code 84210
Official title Foreign Affairs
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Class 8421 - Foreign affairs
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PSIC 2019 PSA + BSP sources Sub-class 84210 — Foreign Affairs
PSIC 84210 — Foreign Affairs is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 8421 Foreign affairs.
About this code
What PSIC 84210 covers
Sub-class 84210 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under O Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security > 84 Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security > 842 Provision of services to the community as a whole > 8421 Foreign affairs. It is the most granular line available in the BSP practical workbook used for this project, which makes it the strongest page for checking whether the real operating activity is being matched to the right PSIC wording.
Crosswalk
Related occupations (PSOC crosswalk)
These are the occupation codes and role pages that most closely match the official PSIC wording.
Primary occupations
Primary occupations
1222 - Advertising and public relations managers
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
4211 - Bank tellers and related clerks
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
1219 - Business services and administration managers not elsewhere classified
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
Also relevant for
Also relevant for
1223 - Research and development managers
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
5414 - Security guards
Token overlap from official descriptions and official hierarchy pages.
PSOC crosswalk source: PSOC crosswalk source. Token-overlap ranking on official titles and descriptions; weak matches omitted.. Use the occupation pages as the working bridge from industry to job titles.
Administrative context
Where PSIC 84210 appears in practice
This is the practical end-point for most users. Typical use-cases include BIR-oriented business activity research, registration preparation, bank and compliance onboarding, statistical lookups, sector mapping and internal reference work.
- BIR-oriented business activity research and registration prep
- PSA and BSP classification lookups
- Bank onboarding, profiling and KYC-related admin workflows
- Sector mapping, reporting and internal reference work
Location
Where to register this business
Use PSGC to move from an industry code into the location axis when you need region, province or locality pages for registration research.
PSGC hubs
PSGC hubs
PSGC browse source: PSGC browse source. The location classifier is separate from PSIC, but it is the right place to narrow regions and localities for registration workflows.
Trust
Compliance risk score
10/ 10
International crosswalkNo international crosswalk file is loaded in the current source stack.
Previous edition migrationNo prior-edition migration table is loaded in the current source stack.
Size or threshold documentedNo official size or threshold table is loaded in the current source stack.
Trade or export matchNo trade or customs crosswalk file is loaded in the current source stack.
Legacy crosswalkNo legacy national-system mapping is loaded in the current source stack.
Selection note
How to decide if PSIC 84210 is the right fit
Choose this code only if the real business activity matches the five-digit wording more closely than nearby sibling subclasses. When multiple activities exist, start with the primary revenue-generating activity and verify against official PSA materials for critical filings.
In this section
Other codes in Section O
84210
Foreign Affairs
FAQ
What does PSIC 84210 mean?
PSIC 84210 — Foreign Affairs is the five-digit subclass used for the most specific industry match in Philippine registration and reporting workflows. It sits under 8421 Foreign affairs.
Where is PSIC 84210 used in practice?
This is the practical end-point for most users. Typical use-cases include BIR-oriented business activity research, registration preparation, bank and compliance onboarding, statistical lookups, sector mapping and internal reference work.
How do I choose between PSIC 84210 and similar PSIC codes?
Choose this code only if the real business activity matches the five-digit wording more closely than nearby sibling subclasses. When multiple activities exist, start with the primary revenue-generating activity and verify against official PSA materials for critical filings.
Is this site an official PSA, BSP or BIR publication?
No. This is an independent reference resource built from official Philippines source materials. For legal, tax, registration or compliance decisions, verify the final interpretation against current official PSA, BSP and BIR guidance.
Is this sub-class page enough for a filing decision?
Sub-class 84210 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under O Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security > 84 Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security > 842 Provision of services to the community as a whole > 8421 Foreign affairs. It is the most granular line available in the BSP practical workbook used for this project, which makes it the strongest page for checking whether the real operating activity is being matched to the right PSIC wording.