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Overview

Finscreener uses multiple classification systems to categorize companies and GST registrations. Understanding these systems helps you write more effective queries and interpret data correctly.

Classification Systems

Quick Reference

For Companies

ClassificationPurposeExample
NIC CodeIndustry classification62011 = Computer programming
Company TypeLegal structurePrivate, Public, LLP
Company StatusOperational stateActive, Dormant, Struck Off
ROC CodeRegistrar jurisdictionRoC-Mumbai, RoC-Delhi

For GST

ClassificationPurposeExample
HSN CodeGoods classification8517 = Telephones
SAC CodeServices classification998313 = IT services
Taxpayer TypeTax regimeRegular, Composition
GST StatusRegistration stateActive, Suspended, Cancelled

CIN Structure

The Corporate Identification Number (CIN) is a 21-character alphanumeric code that encodes key information:
L72200DL2010PTC211256
│├────┼──┼───┼──┼─────
│ │    │  │   │  └ Serial Number
│ │    │  │   └ Company Type (PTC = Private)
│ │    │  └ Year of Incorporation
│ │    └ State Code (DL = Delhi)
│ └ NIC Code
└ Listing Status (L = Listed, U = Unlisted)

GSTIN Structure

The GST Identification Number is a 15-character alphanumeric code:
22ABCDE1234F1Z5
├─┼─────────┼┼┼┤
│ │         ││└└ Checksum characters
│ │         │└ Default (always Z)
│ │         └ Entity code (1-9, A-Z)
│ └ PAN of the entity
└ State code (01-37)

Using Classifications in FQL

# Find IT companies using NIC code
NICCode IN [62011, 62012] AND State == 'Karnataka'

# Find by NIC description
NICDesc CONTAINS 'software' AND paidUpCapital > 10000000