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SIC code 62020

Information technology consultancy activities

Official description from the Companies House condensed SIC code list (SIC 2007), reproduced as published. Section: Information.

Official description

62020

Information technology consultancy activities

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.

Advisory technology work: recommending systems, planning migrations, reviewing security or architecture, and guiding delivery. Many IT contractors and consultants use this code.

Examples

  • A cloud migration consultancy
  • A freelance solutions architect operating through a limited company
  • A firm auditing a client's IT estate

Codes people confuse with this one

CodeOfficial descriptionHow it differs
62012Business and domestic software developmentActually building the software rather than advising on it.
62030Computer facilities management activitiesRunning and managing a client's IT facilities on an ongoing basis.
70229Management consultancy activities other than financial managementGeneral business or management consultancy that is not technology-specific.

Reviewed 2026-09-17 by the companies.house editorial team.