ATO business industry code

16200 Reproduction of Recorded Media

This BIC code maps back to ANZSIC class 1620 and should generally reflect the business activity producing the largest share of income on the relevant tax return.

Code facts

ANZSIC group
162 Reproduction of recorded media
ANZSIC subdivision
16 Printing (including the reproduction of recorded media)
Division
C Manufacturing

Industries covered

  • Compact disc mfg or publishing
  • Computer software mfg or publishing
  • Computer tapes or disks mfg or publishing - pre-recorded
  • Magnetic tapes mfg - pre-recorded or publishing
  • Recorded media mfg and publishing
  • Recorded media mfg and publishing nec
  • Records - phonograph - mfg or publishing
  • Video tapes, pre-recorded mfg or publishing

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:

Compact disc mfg or publishingComputer software mfg or publishingComputer tapes or disks mfg or publishing - pre-recordedMagnetic tapes mfg - pre-recorded or publishingRecorded media mfg and publishingRecorded media mfg and publishing nec

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

16200 Reproduction of Recorded Media

Frequently asked questions

What does BIC 16200 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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