– A key pillar of the modern Cambodian economy.
The refers to the official systems used by the Royal Government of Cambodia to categorize economic activities and enterprise sizes. This classification is vital for business registration , tax compliance , and statistical reporting . cambodia standard business classification
When you register a patent (business license) through the or the online CamDX system, you must declare your primary activity using a CSBC code. If you select the wrong code, your application may be rejected, or worse, you could be registered under the wrong regulatory umbrella (e.g., being classified as a bank when you are a remittance agent). – A key pillar of the modern Cambodian economy
: The broadest categories identified by alphabetical letters (e.g., Section A for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing). When you register a patent (business license) through
| Level | Digits | Description | Example | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1 Letter (A to U) | Broad industry sector | I - Accommodation and Food Service Activities | | Division | 2 digits | Main economic activity | 55 - Accommodation | | Group | 3 digits | More specific activity | 551 - Short term accommodation activities | | Class | 4 digits | The specific business activity | 5510 - Hotels and similar accommodation |
The is not just bureaucratic paperwork. It is the strategic lens through which the government sees your business. Whether you are a startup in BKK1 or a factory in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Svay Rieng, your CSBC code influences your tax obligations, your access to incentives, and your credibility with financial institutions.
Many investment firms register under (Activities of holding companies). However, the GDT strictly defines holding companies as entities that only own assets and do not provide services. If your holding company charges management fees, you should be under 7010 (Activities of head offices).