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SIC code lookup: all UK SIC 2007 codes

Search all 725 UK SIC 2007 codes by keyword or code number.

Code	Description	Section
01110	Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds	A
01120	Growing of rice	A
01130	Growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers	A
01140	Growing of sugar cane	A
01150	Growing of tobacco	A
01160	Growing of fibre crops	A
01190	Growing of other non-perennial crops	A
01210	Growing of grapes	A
01220	Growing of tropical and subtropical fruits	A
01230	Growing of citrus fruits	A
01240	Growing of pome fruits and stone fruits	A
01250	Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nuts	A
01260	Growing of oleaginous fruits	A
01270	Growing of beverage crops	A
01280	Growing of spices, aromatic, drug and pharmaceutical crops	A
01290	Growing of other perennial crops	A
01300	Plant propagation	A
01410	Raising of dairy cattle	A
01420	Raising of other cattle and buffaloes	A
01430	Raising of horses and other equines	A
01440	Raising of camels and camelids	A
01450	Raising of sheep and goats	A
01460	Raising of swine/pigs	A
01470	Raising of poultry	A
01490	Raising of other animals	A
01500	Mixed farming	A
01610	Support activities for crop production	A
01620	Support activities for animal production	A
01630	Post-harvest crop activities	A
01640	Seed processing for propagation	A
01700	Hunting, trapping and related service activities	A
02100	Silviculture and other forestry activities	A
02200	Logging	A
02300	Gathering of wild growing non-wood products	A
02400	Support services to forestry	A
03110	Marine fishing	A
03120	Freshwater fishing	A
03210	Marine aquaculture	A
03220	Freshwater aquaculture	A
05100	Mining of hard coal	B
05200	Mining of lignite	B
06100	Extraction of crude petroleum	B
06200	Extraction of natural gas	B
07100	Mining of iron ores	B
07210	Mining of uranium and thorium ores	B
07290	Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores	B
08110	Quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slate	B
08120	Operation of gravel and sand pits; mining of clays and kaolin	B
08910	Mining of chemical and fertiliser minerals	B
08920	Extraction of peat	B
08930	Extraction of salt	B
08990	Other mining and quarrying n.e.c.	B
09100	Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction	B
09900	Support activities for other mining and quarrying	B
10110	Processing and preserving of meat	C
10120	Processing and preserving of poultry meat	C
10130	Production of meat and poultry meat products	C
10200	Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs	C
10310	Processing and preserving of potatoes	C
10320	Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juice	C
10390	Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables	C
10410	Manufacture of oils and fats	C
10420	Manufacture of margarine and similar edible fats	C
10511	Liquid milk and cream production	C
10512	Butter and cheese production	C
10519	Manufacture of other milk products	C
10520	Manufacture of ice cream	C
10611	Grain milling	C
10612	Manufacture of breakfast cereals and cereals-based food	C
10620	Manufacture of starches and starch products	C
10710	Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes	C
10720	Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes	C
10730	Manufacture of macaroni, noodles, couscous and similar farinaceous products	C
10810	Manufacture of sugar	C
10821	Manufacture of cocoa and chocolate confectionery	C
10822	Manufacture of sugar confectionery	C
10831	Tea processing	C
10832	Production of coffee and coffee substitutes	C
10840	Manufacture of condiments and seasonings	C
10850	Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes	C
10860	Manufacture of homogenised food preparations and dietetic food	C
10890	Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.	C
10910	Manufacture of prepared feeds for farm animals	C
10920	Manufacture of prepared pet foods	C
11010	Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits	C
11020	Manufacture of wine from grape	C
11030	Manufacture of cider and other fruit wines	C
11040	Manufacture of other non-distilled fermented beverages	C
11050	Manufacture of beer	C
11060	Manufacture of malt	C
11070	Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters	C
12000	Manufacture of tobacco products	C
13100	Preparation and spinning of textile fibres	C
13200	Weaving of textiles	C
13300	Finishing of textiles	C
13910	Manufacture of knitted and crocheted fabrics	C
13921	Manufacture of soft furnishings	C
13922	Manufacture of canvas goods, sacks, etc.	C
13923	Manufacture of household textiles	C
13931	Manufacture of woven or tufted carpets and rugs	C

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What Are UK SIC Codes?

SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) codes are 5-digit numbers used to classify business activities at Companies House. Every UK company must declare at least one SIC code when it registers. The UK uses the SIC 2007 system, based on the EU's NACE Rev. 2 classification, covering everything from agriculture and manufacturing to financial services and technology.

How to Find the Right SIC Code for Your Business

Search by keyword - for example "software", "consulting", "retail", or "construction" - to browse all codes matching that description. Or enter a 5-digit code directly to look up its official description. Choose the code that most specifically describes your actual business activity. If your business spans several areas, you can register up to four codes - add the most relevant first.

How Many SIC Codes Can a Company Register?

A company can register up to 4 SIC codes at Companies House - one for each significant business activity. You can update your SIC codes at any time when you file your annual confirmation statement. There is no separate fee for changing codes as part of that filing.

SIC Code Sections: The 21 Industry Divisions

UK SIC 2007 is organised into 21 broad sections (A through U), which group all economic activity from agriculture (A) to international organisations (U). Within each section, codes become progressively more specific: 2-digit divisions, 3-digit groups, 4-digit classes, and 5-digit UK-specific subclasses. Most Companies House registrations use the 5-digit level.

SIC Codes and Companies House

SIC codes are part of a company's public record and appear on every Companies House filing. Anyone can look up a company's SIC codes using the Free Company Search tool on this site. SIC codes are also used when browsing newly registered companies - the New Companies section lets you filter recent incorporations by industry category, using SIC codes as the underlying classification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a SIC code?

A SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) code is a 5-digit number that describes what a company does. Every business registered at Companies House must declare at least one SIC code. The UK uses the SIC 2007 system, which is based on the EU NACE Rev. 2 classification and covers 21 broad sections from agriculture to financial services.

How many SIC codes can a company register?

A company can register up to four SIC codes at Companies House. You should include a code for each significant business activity rather than just one. SIC codes can be updated when you file your annual confirmation statement, so they can be revised as your business evolves.

How do I find the right SIC code for my business?

Search this tool by keyword (for example 'software', 'consulting', or 'retail') or by 5-digit code to browse the full SIC 2007 list. Pick the code whose description most specifically matches what you actually do. If your activities span more than one category, you can register up to four codes - add the most relevant first.

Can I change my company's SIC code after registration?

Yes. SIC codes are not permanent. You can update them at any time, and the standard occasion to do so is when you file your annual confirmation statement. There is no separate fee for changing SIC codes as part of that filing.

What SIC code should I use for a technology or software company?

Common SIC codes for technology businesses include 62012 (Business and domestic software development), 62020 (Information technology consultancy activities), 63110 (Data processing, hosting, and related activities), and 62090 (Other information technology service activities). The right code depends on whether your main activity is building software, providing IT services, or hosting and data.

What SIC code is used for a holding company?

Holding companies that own shares in other businesses typically use SIC code 64202 (Activities of holding companies, except financial holding companies). Financial holding companies use 64201. Holding companies are not required to trade actively, so their SIC code reflects the nature of their ownership structure rather than an operational activity.

Do sole traders and partnerships need SIC codes?

SIC codes are only required for entities registered at Companies House - primarily limited companies and LLPs. Sole traders and general partnerships are not registered at Companies House and do not have a formal SIC code, although HMRC uses a similar (but different) Standard Industrial Classification system for tax purposes.

Is this SIC code lookup free?

Yes. This tool is entirely free to use. You can search and browse all UK SIC 2007 codes by keyword or code number with no registration required.

What is the difference between a SIC code and a NAICS code?

UK SIC codes classify industries in Britain and are based on the EU NACE system. NAICS codes are used in North America (US, Canada, Mexico) and follow a different classification structure. They broadly cover the same industries but with different groupings, levels of detail, and numbering. Our SIC to NAICS converter tool can help you find the closest equivalent.

Where can I find a company's SIC codes?

A company's SIC codes are part of its public record at Companies House. Use the Free Company Search tool on this site to look up any UK company by name or number - the SIC codes are displayed in the results along with the plain-language description of each code.

Are UK SIC codes the same across Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

Yes. The UK uses the same SIC 2007 framework across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Companies registered in any UK jurisdiction use the same code list.

What does SIC 2007 mean and is there a newer version?

SIC 2007 refers to the version of the Standard Industrial Classification introduced in 2007. It replaced SIC 2003. There is currently no newer version in use in the UK - SIC 2007 is still the active framework for Companies House registrations.

Which SIC code should I use if my business does several different things?

Register a SIC code for each significant activity, up to the maximum of four. Put your primary revenue-generating activity first. If no single code perfectly describes your business, pick the closest match for each major area. Companies House accepts imperfect matches - accuracy is more important than perfection.