Private security and investigation activities (PKD 80.01.Z)
This subclass includes:
- investigative and detective activities,
- guard and patrol services,
- security services supporting cash collection, deposit collection, data destruction
- security services in the transport of persons in armoured vehicles
- security services (for example for shops, shopping centres)
- services related to baggage and passenger screening at airports, railway stations and similar places
- security services provided during events, concerts, trade fairs and exhibitions.
This subclass excludes:
- services related to risk analysis, advice and consultancy in the field of safeguarding and security, classified in 80.09.Z,
- remote monitoring services, classified in 80.09.Z,
- reception, caretaking and porter services, classified in 81.10.Z, 82.10.Z,
- public order and safety activities, classified in 84.24.Z,
- safety training, including cybersecurity training, classified in 85.59.C.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
3,088
Companies (primary PKD)
966
Companies with financials
203
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- JDG57.5%555
- Sp. z o.o.40.2%388
- Sp. j.0.8%8
- P.S.A.0.4%4
- Sp. k.0.4%4
- Cooperative0.4%4
- S.A.0.2%2
- Foundation0.1%1
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.45bn | USD 26.07m | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 135.24m | USD 1.05m | |
| 3 | S.A. | USD 102.71m | USD 3.62m | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 57.06m | USD 750.47k | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 47.27m | USD 142.85k | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 41.69m | USD 659.23k | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 30.93m | USD 272.33k | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 27.42m | USD 673.93k | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 26.24m | USD 5.50k | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 25.00m | USD 172.65k |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 19.53m | +279.9% y/y | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.94m | +161.3% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 6.64m | +95.2% y/y | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.01m | +56.3% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.08m | +48.9% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.10m | +42.1% y/y | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 4.00m | +29.0% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 11.02m | +24.2% y/y | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.75m | +20.1% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 135.24m | +19.5% y/y |
Stock market
No companies from this industry are listed.
Related PKD codes in division 80
FAQ
The primary industry for 966 companies is private security and investigation activities. 203 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 174 new companies with PKD 80.01.Z have been registered. In all of 2025, there were 202 such companies.
So far in 2026, 19 companies with PKD 80.01.Z have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there were 2 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 80.01.Z was USD 233.08k and the mean revenue was USD 19.19m, based on 175 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 14.07k, down from 2024 (USD 15.71k). Among all 674 industries in Poland, PKD 80.01.Z ranks 198th, putting it in the top 29%.
The most common legal form for PKD 80.01.Z is a sole proprietorship, used by 555 companies in this industry (57.5% of the total). In second place is sp. z o.o. (388 companies, 40.2%), and in third place – sp. j. (8 companies, 0.8%).

