What this class covers
ANZSIC class 9111 categorises Australian businesses that operate facilities primarily designed for physical exercise and fitness activities. These establishments provide members and customers with access to exercise equipment, workout spaces, and related amenities for improving physical fitness and wellbeing. The classification focuses on operations where the primary service is providing facility access rather than delivering structured instruction or coaching.
Typical businesses in this class include commercial gyms offering weight training and cardio equipment, 24-hour access fitness centres, health clubs with additional amenities like saunas or pools, and specialised strength training facilities. The common thread is providing maintained exercise spaces and equipment for customer use, often through membership models or casual access fees. This classification falls under the broader sports and physical recreation activities group within Australia's arts and recreation services sector.
Primary activities in plain English
- Operating facilities with exercise equipment for public or member use
- Running gymnasiums with strength training and cardiovascular machines
- Managing health clubs that may include additional amenities like locker rooms, showers, or relaxation areas
- Providing maintained workout spaces for individual exercise routines
- Offering membership-based access to fitness facilities and equipment
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes businesses whose primary activity involves sports and recreation education, coaching, or instructional services. These operations fall under ANZSIC 8211: Sports and Physical Recreation Instruction. Many fitness businesses operate across both classifications if they provide both facility access and structured training services.
Other related classifications include facilities operation (such as sports grounds) under different codes, and businesses focusing exclusively on personal training services without maintaining exercise facilities. The distinction often depends on whether the primary revenue comes from facility access fees or instructional services.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register, accurately selecting ANZSIC 9111 helps ensure correct classification for tax purposes and industry reporting. Businesses in this classification typically need to register for GST if annual turnover exceeds $75,000, and membership fees are generally taxable supplies.
Workers' compensation requirements vary by state but typically classify fitness facility staff under appropriate recreation or hospitality categories. Business Activity Statements for these operations should correctly account for GST on membership fees and any retail sales of supplements or merchandise. Some states may require specific safety certifications or facility inspections for public access premises.