ATO business industry code

2039 Onshore Aquaculture

This BIC code maps back to ANZSIC class 0203 and should generally reflect the business activity producing the largest share of income on the relevant tax return.

Code facts

Parent ANZSIC class
0203 Onshore Aquaculture
ANZSIC group
020 Aquaculture
ANZSIC subdivision
02 Aquaculture
Division
A Agriculture, Forestry And Fishing

Industries covered

  • Crustacean breeding or farming - except lobsters
  • Fish breeding or farming
  • Fish hatchery operation
  • Freshwater crayfish farming or breeding
  • Salmon farming (pond or tank)
  • Trout farming (pond or tank)
  • Yabby farming, pond or tank (except fishing)

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

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:

Crustacean breeding or farming - except lobstersFish breeding or farmingFish hatchery operationFreshwater crayfish farming or breedingSalmon farming (pond or tank)Trout farming (pond or tank)

Also relevant for

Source: ATO_INDUSTRY_TEXT + AU_CODEX_SEMANTIC_MATCH_V1, 2026-05-07

Nearby BIC codes to compare

In this section

2031 Onshore Aquaculture2039 Onshore Aquaculture

Frequently asked questions

What does BIC 2039 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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