ATO business industry code

69400 Advertising Services

This BIC code maps back to ANZSIC class 6940 and should generally reflect the business activity producing the largest share of income on the relevant tax return.

Code facts

Parent ANZSIC class
6940 Advertising Services
ANZSIC group
694 Advertising services
ANZSIC subdivision
69 Professional, scientific and technical services (except computer system design and related services)
Division
M Professional, Scientific And Technical Services

Industries covered

  • Advertising - blogging
  • Advertising agency operation
  • Advertising service
  • Direct marketing services - advertising direct mail
  • Internet advertising services
  • Samples distribution service

Practical guidance

For tax work, the relevant question is usually which activity produces the largest share of income. That is the label the BIC is trying to capture.

If the activity is mixed, use the parent ANZSIC class first and then compare the nearby BIC codes rather than guessing from the title alone.

Related BIC codes

No nearby BIC codes are grouped under the same parent ANZSIC class.

Compliance risk score

2 of 2 factors passing

10 / 10
Verified official source
- ATO workbook sheet 2026
Complete hierarchy
- Parent ANZSIC class and hierarchy links are present

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Who is this code for

This code typically applies to:

Advertising - bloggingAdvertising agency operationAdvertising serviceDirect marketing services - advertising direct mailInternet advertising servicesSamples distribution service

Also relevant for

Source: ATO_INDUSTRY_TEXT + AU_CODEX_SEMANTIC_MATCH_V1, 2026-05-07

Nearby BIC codes to compare

No nearby BIC comparison set is attached for this page.

In this section

69400 Advertising Services

Frequently asked questions

What does BIC 69400 cover?

The code groups business activities under the ATO wording used for tax return workflows. It is the code to use when the business needs a practical industry label, not a broad industry explanation.

How do I know whether this is the right BIC?

Check the parent ANZSIC class, then compare the industry descriptions listed on the page. If the business activity sits elsewhere, the parent ANZSIC class will usually point you to the better match.

Why does the page show nearby BIC codes?

Nearby codes help you compare similar labels and avoid choosing a code that is too broad or too narrow for the underlying activity.

Source and trust

Official source
ATO BIC workbook
Last reviewed
2026-04-17

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