Definition - Internal classification number / NIC (SIRENE) (2024)

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Definition - Internal classification number / NIC (SIRENE)? ›

Definition. The internal classification number (NIC) corresponds to the five figures added to the Siren number to make up the Siret number

A SIREN number is a 9-digit identifier assigned to every registered business in France by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE).

The Siret is a 14-digit number that identifies a business, a branch of the business, and a person who is associated with the business activity. You can use the Siret number to verify that an enterprise is correctly registered and authorized to do business with you.

Siret means a system for identifying the register of establishments. It is composed of 14 digits: the 9 digits of the Siren + 5 digits specific to each establishment (these 5 digits are called NCI, internal classification number (Insee).

The SIRET number (système d'identification du répertoire des établissem*nts) identifies each establishment in the company. It consists of 14 digits: the nine digits of the SIREN number + the five digits corresponding to a NIC number (internal classification number).

For example, 732 829 320 00074 would refer to the seventh establishment (followed by 4 as the check digit) of the business with SIREN number 732 829 320.

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The SIRET number (which stands for Système d'Identification du Répertoire des Établissem*nts and can be translated as “Directory of Establishments Identification System”) corresponds to the 9 digits of the SIREN number followed by 5 additional digits (called "NIC" for Numéro Interne de Classem*nt or "Internal Number of ...

When do you need a SIRET number? The SIRET number is a unique French business identification number and proves the official registration of a commercial activity. Indeed, any furnished rental activity is considered a commercial activity by the tax office and thus need to have a SIRET number.

For businesses operating within the European Union, the intra-community VAT number serves as a distinctive identifier. Each country's intra-community number has a specific format. In France, it's made up of the “FR” code followed by 11 digits: a 2-digit computer key and a 9-digit SIREN number.

How long does it take to get a SIRET number? ›

Within 8 to 15 days: You will receive your Siret number from INSEE for professions libérales. For commerçants and artisans, this can take 2 to 3 weeks and you are waiting for Extrait KBIS from Greffe du Tribunal de Commerce. Your official business number called SIRET will be on these documents.

SIRET numbers are made up of 14 numbers. The first 9 digits are the SIREN number and the following 5 digits are the NIC number (Numéro Interne de Classem*nt). The SIRET number provides information about the location of the business in France (for established companies).

The SIREN number (Système d'Identification du Répertoire des Entreprises) is a nine-digit business identification number assigned to every business establishment in France.

Siret in British English

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The SIRENE is the national directory for the identification of companies and their establishments, managed by INSEE.

Code 3 - Routine job. Proceed without lights or siren. Road rules must be obeyed.

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The SIRET number contains information about the company's location in France. The VAT-EU number in France is the SIREN number preceded by the prefix FR and two control digits, e.g. FR00123456789.