SIC Code 65300 for Pension funding in South Africa
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What does SIC code 65300 cover?
SIC code 65300 (Pension funding) officially classifies economic activities and establishments primarily engaged in pension funding in South Africa. Under the official Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 7) published by Statistics South Africa, this subclass forms an integral component of Division 65 (Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security) within Section K (Financial and insurance activities).
Which businesses use SIC code 65300?
This SIC code is used by companies, registered entities and service providers whose core operating activity is focused on pension funding. Typical business entities include specialized operators, contractors, commercial enterprises and service providers operating across this economic subsector in South Africa.
Where does SIC code 65300 sit in the SIC hierarchy?
Section K – Financial and insurance activities
Section K encompasses the broader economic sector for financial and insurance activities. View all codes in Section K →
Division 65 – Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security
Division 65 organizes specialized subclasses relating to insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security. View all codes in Division 65 →
SETA and ETI information for SIC code 65300
SETA allocation
This SIC code is officially allocated to FASSET, BANKSETA, INSETA. Employers registered under this code submit their Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR) to the relevant SETA to claim mandatory and discretionary skills development grants. (Note: The SIC code determines economic activity classification, whereas SETA allocation governs skills development levy administration and training grants.)
Finance and Accounting Services SETA 🎓 BANKSETA
Banking Sector Education and Training Authority 🎓 INSETA
Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority
ETI eligibility
Employers operating under SIC code 65300 kwalifiseer om die Indiensnemingsbelastingaansporing (ETI) te eis vir kwalifiserende jong werknemers wat tussen die nasionale minimumloon en R6 500 per maand verdien, mits alle standaard SARS-belastingnakomingsvereistes nagekom word. See ETI guide & tax resources →
Previous SIC classification
Under the previous South African SIC Edition 5 classification, this activity corresponded to code 82400 – Pension funding. When updating company records or CIPC registration profiles from older systems, map code 82400 directly to SIC 7 code 65300.
Related SIC codes in Division 65
Other official 5-digit subclasses under Division 65 (Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security):
Related occupations for this industry
Note: These are occupations associated with the broader industry and do not determine a company's official SIC classification.
Business compliance references
SIC classification identifies a business activity for CIPC registration, SARS income tax returns, and sector licensing. Specific tax liabilities, corporate income tax (27%), VAT registration (15% mandatory above R1m turnover), and PAYE brackets depend on the company's legal entity structure and revenue rather than the SIC code itself. View South African tax resources →
Common questions about SIC code 65300
What does SIC code 65300 cover in South Africa?
SIC code 65300 officially classifies establishments primarily engaged in pension funding under Division 65 (Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security), Section K in the Statistics South Africa SIC 7 standard.
Which businesses fall under SIC code 65300?
Companies, commercial enterprises, contractors and registered entities whose core operation is pension funding use this SIC code for CIPC registration and SARS compliance.
Which SETA covers SIC code 65300?
This SIC code is allocated to FASSET, BANKSETA, INSETA for mandatory skills development levies, Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and training grants.
Is SIC code 65300 eligible for ETI?
Employers operating under SIC code 65300 are eligible to claim the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) for qualifying young employees subject to standard SARS criteria.
What was the previous SIC 5 code for 65300?
Under the previous SIC Edition 5 classification, this activity corresponded to code 82400 (Pension funding).
Official sources
This classification data is sourced from official South African government publications:
- Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) – Standard Industrial Classification Edition 7
- South African Revenue Service (SARS) – Income Tax & ETI Guides
- Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) – Business Activity Registration
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) – SETA Landscape