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
| Code | Official description | How it differs |
|---|---|---|
| 62012 | Business and domestic software development | Actually building the software rather than advising on it. |
| 62030 | Computer facilities management activities | Running and managing a client's IT facilities on an ongoing basis. |
| 70229 | Management consultancy activities other than financial management | General business or management consultancy that is not technology-specific. |
Reviewed 2026-09-17 by the companies.house editorial team.