SIC Code 84220 for Defence activities in South Africa
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What does SIC code 84220 cover?
SIC code 84220 (Defence activities) officially classifies economic activities and establishments primarily engaged in defence activities in South Africa. Under the official Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 7) published by Statistics South Africa, this subclass forms an integral component of Division 84 (Public administration and defence; compulsory social security) within Section O (Public administration and defence; compulsory social security).
Which businesses use SIC code 84220?
This SIC code is used by companies, registered entities and service providers whose core operating activity is focused on defence activities. Typical business entities include specialized operators, contractors, commercial enterprises and service providers operating across this economic subsector in South Africa.
Where does SIC code 84220 sit in the SIC hierarchy?
Section O – Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
Section O encompasses the broader economic sector for public administration and defence; compulsory social security. View all codes in Section O →
Division 84 – Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
Division 84 organizes specialized subclasses relating to public administration and defence; compulsory social security. View all codes in Division 84 →
SETA and ETI information for SIC code 84220
SETA allocation
This SIC code is officially allocated to LGSETA, SASSETA. 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.)
ETI eligibility
Employers operating under SIC code 84220 are generally exempt or not eligible for standard ETI claims. See ETI guide & tax resources →
Previous SIC classification
Under the previous South African SIC Edition 5 classification, this activity corresponded to code 91202 – Defence activities. When updating company records or CIPC registration profiles from older systems, map code 91202 directly to SIC 7 code 84220.
Related SIC codes in Division 84
Other official 5-digit subclasses under Division 84 (Public administration and defence; 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 84220
What does SIC code 84220 cover in South Africa?
SIC code 84220 officially classifies establishments primarily engaged in defence activities under Division 84 (Public administration and defence; compulsory social security), Section O in the Statistics South Africa SIC 7 standard.
Which businesses fall under SIC code 84220?
Companies, commercial enterprises, contractors and registered entities whose core operation is defence activities use this SIC code for CIPC registration and SARS compliance.
Which SETA covers SIC code 84220?
This SIC code is allocated to LGSETA, SASSETA for mandatory skills development levies, Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and training grants.
Is SIC code 84220 eligible for ETI?
Employers operating under SIC code 84220 are generally exempt or not eligible for standard ETI claims.
What was the previous SIC 5 code for 84220?
Under the previous SIC Edition 5 classification, this activity corresponded to code 91202 (Defence activities).
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