Security and investigation activities (PKD division 80)
This division includes services related to safeguarding and security:
- investigative and detective activities in the field of private, commercial, corporate, insurance and criminal law for the purpose of pursuing rights in court,
- guard and patrol services,
- security services related to the transport of money, securities or other valuables, together with personnel and equipment for protecting property during transport,
- services relating to security systems and the operation and monitoring of electronic security systems (for example burglary and fire alarms), as well as remote monitoring and video surveillance systems, together with their sale, installation and repair, but only where provided together with this activity,
- security services related to the prevention and safety of persons at events and in public facilities,
- security services in the transport of persons in armoured vehicles.
This division excludes:
- activities related to security in the field of information technology, classified in the relevant subclasses of division 62.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
7,935
Companies (primary PKD)
1,654
Companies with financials
2,478
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- Sp. z o.o.60.6%4,210
- JDG28.2%1,960
- Sp. j.4.0%278
- Sp. k.2.6%182
- Association2.0%140
- Foundation1.3%87
- S.A.0.5%33
- Cooperative0.5%32
- Other0.2%14
- P.S.A.0.1%7
- Sp. p.0.0%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 403.56m | USD 2.23m | |
| 3 | S.A. | USD 170.41m | USD 6.65m | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 161.87m | USD 919.03k | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 147.37m | USD 9.27m | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 135.24m | USD 1.05m | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 124.43m | USD 2.38m | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 121.15m | USD 6.38k | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 120.39m | USD 4.67m | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 117.86m | USD 117.05k |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.41m | +1,110.9% y/y | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 13.75m | +674.5% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.80m | +536.7% y/y | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.43m | +323.0% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 19.53m | +279.9% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.89m | +235.0% y/y | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.02m | +212.2% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 515.16k | +211.3% y/y | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.01m | +202.6% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.49m | +181.2% y/y |
Stock market
No companies from this industry are listed.
PKD codes in division 80
FAQ
The primary industry for 1,654 companies is security and investigation activities. 2,478 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 292 new companies with PKD 80 have been registered. In all of 2025, there were 394 such companies.
So far in 2026, 30 companies with PKD 80 have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there were 3 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 80 was USD 169.01k and the mean revenue was USD 5.20m, based on 1,497 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 7.51k, down from 2024 (USD 7.67k). Among all 674 PKD divisions in Poland, it ranks 295th, putting it in the top 44%.
The most common legal form for PKD 80 is sp. z o.o., used by 4,210 companies in this industry (60.6% of the total). In second place is a sole proprietorship (1,960 companies, 28.2%), and in third place – sp. j. (278 companies, 4.0%).



