Official description
47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Source: Companies House condensed SIC code list (SIC 2007), checked 2026-09-17.
What this code covers, in plain English
Our interpretation, written by the companies.house editorial team. It is not part of the official description.
Selling goods to customers online or by mail order, where you hold or arrange the stock and there is no shop.
Examples
- An online homeware store shipping from a small warehouse
- A marketplace seller listing their own products
- A subscription box business
Codes people confuse with this one
| Code | Official description | How it differs |
|---|---|---|
| 63120 | Web portals | Running a website or platform as the service itself, rather than selling goods through it. |
| 47190 | Other retail sale in non-specialised stores | Selling from a physical non-specialised store. |
| 46900 | Non-specialised wholesale trade | Selling wholesale to other businesses rather than to consumers. |
If you both sell online and run a shop, companies often record both codes rather than choosing one.
Reviewed 2026-09-17 by the companies.house editorial team.