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SIC code 74100

Specialised design activities

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

Official description

74100

Specialised design 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.

Design work as a service: graphic and brand design, product and industrial design, interior design and digital product design.

Examples

  • A brand design studio
  • A freelance UX designer's company
  • An interior design practice

Codes people confuse with this one

CodeOfficial descriptionHow it differs
73110Advertising agenciesAdvertising and campaign work rather than design output.
71111Architectural activitiesArchitectural services, which are regulated separately.
62012Business and domestic software developmentBuilding the software rather than designing the interface.

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