What this class covers
ANZSIC class 9539 captures a diverse range of personal service businesses that don't fit into more specific categories within the Australian classification system. This classification is used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for data collection, by the ATO for tax reporting, and by various government agencies for industry analysis.
In practical Australian terms, this class includes service-oriented businesses that provide non-essential personal care, leisure, or convenience services directly to consumers. These are typically small businesses operating in local communities rather than large-scale operations.
Common examples include a suburban pet grooming salon, a tattoo and piercing studio in a shopping precinct, or an independent personal trainer operating from a local park or client homes. The classification also covers unique services like professional marriage celebrants, genealogy researchers, and psychic readers operating as small businesses.
Primary activities in plain English
This class includes businesses providing these specific personal services:
- Pet services including boarding, grooming and care (excluding veterinary services)
- Tattooing, body piercing and permanent makeup services
- Personal fitness training and coaching services
- Wedding and marriage services including celebrants and non-religious chapels
- Baby sitting and child minding services (outside formal child care settings)
- Spiritual and fortune telling services including astrology and psychic readings
- Sauna, steam bath and spa services (without medical or therapeutic claims)
- Genealogy and family history research services
- Introduction and dating agency services
- Shoe shining and valet services
Exclusions and nearby codes
Several similar services are classified elsewhere in the ANZSIC system. Child care services provided in dedicated centres fall under Division P (Education and Training) rather than this classification. Fitness centres and gyms without personal training typically belong to Division R (Arts and Recreation Services).
Beauty salons and hairdressing services have their own classification (9511), while veterinary services are classified within Division Q (Health Care and Social Assistance). Services with therapeutic or medical claims may fall under various health classifications rather than this personal services category.
Related classifications include ANZSIC 9531 (Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services) and 9532 (Photographic Services), which are separate groups within the same subdivision for personal services.
Practical guidance
When registering your ABN, you'll need to select the appropriate Business Industry Code (BIC), which maps to ANZSIC classifications. For businesses in this class, the relevant BIC codes include 95391 through 95399, depending on your specific activity.
Workers' compensation insurance classifications may vary within this broad category - for example, pet grooming staff have different risk profiles than personal trainers. Check with your state's WorkCover authority for specific premium categories.
Some local councils require specific licenses for certain activities in this class, particularly tattooing, pet boarding, and wedding chapels. Always check local regulations before commencing operations.
When completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and tax returns, ensure your reported income aligns with your ANZSIC classification to maintain consistency with ABS statistical data and ATO records.