SSIC Section N – Professional, scientific and technical activities

Companies in this section sell expert professional, scientific or technical services that need a high level of training and skill.

Professional services include law, accounting and tax, management consultancy, and the work of head offices. Technical services include architecture, surveying, engineering design and the testing and certification of materials and products.

The section also covers scientific research, advertising and market research, design work such as interior, graphic and fashion design, photography, translation, sustainability consultancy, agents for performers and veterinary services. Holding companies and general office administration services are classified elsewhere.

Commonly registered businesses

  • Management consultants for strategy, organisation and operations (70201)
  • Interior designers (74191)
  • Advertising agencies, media buyers and promotion firms (73100)
  • Other engineering design, such as fire, safety, marine and aerospace (71129)
  • Accounting, audit and tax firms (69201)
  • Medical, clinical and veterinary R&D (72106)

Divisions of Professional, scientific and technical activities1,131 companies

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CodeTitleCompanies
69 Legal and accounting activities 108
70 Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities 348
71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis 335
72 Scientific research and development 35
73 Advertising and market research 125
74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities 172
75 Veterinary activities 8

Companies in Professional, scientific and technical activities1,131 companies

Company Status Registered Primary activity Area
CA ASSURANCE LLP T21LL1543E Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Live 25 Oct 2021 25 Oct 2021 69201 Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Downtown Core
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP T08LL0721A Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Live 1 Jun 2008 1 Jun 2008 69201 Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Downtown Core
ECOVIS ASSURANCE LLP T12LL0188H Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Live 6 Feb 2012 6 Feb 2012 69201 Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Downtown Core
ERNST & YOUNG LLP T08LL0859H Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Live 1 Jul 2008 1 Jul 2008 69201 Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Downtown Core
FOO KON TAN LLP T10LL0002B Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Live 1 Jan 2010 1 Jan 2010 69201 Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Downtown Core
FORBIS ACCOUNTING PTE. LTD. 201435089N Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Live Company 25 Nov 2014 25 Nov 2014 69201 Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Singapore River
FORVIS MAZARS LLP T07LL0916H Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Live 28 Jun 2007 28 Jun 2007 69201 Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Downtown Core
GEETHA A & ASSOCIATES S97PF0751D Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Live 1 Dec 1997 1 Dec 1997 69201 Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Bukit Merah
GRANT THORNTON SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED 201417761Z Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Live Company 18 Jun 2014 18 Jun 2014 69201 Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Downtown Core
H.S. LIM & CO. LLP T20LL0906G Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Live 3 Jul 2020 3 Jul 2020 69201 Accounting, auditing and tax consultancy services Downtown Core
Useful information for businesses in this section
  • Law practices need a licence or registration from the Legal Services Regulatory Authority. (MinLaw)
  • Statutory audits need a public accountant registered with ACRA. (ACRA)
  • Only registered architects may supply architectural services or use the title "architect". (Board of Architects)
  • Veterinarians and veterinary centres need a licence from AVS. (AVS)