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111 codes from the Companies House condensed SIC code list (SIC 2007) are searchable here.

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01110Agriculture
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
Official description, as published by Companies House.
01410Agriculture
Raising of dairy cattle
Official description, as published by Companies House.
10710Manufacturing
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
Official description, as published by Companies House.
11010Manufacturing
Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits
Official description, as published by Companies House.
11050Manufacturing
Manufacture of beer
Official description, as published by Companies House.
14131Manufacturing
Manufacture of men's outerwear
Official description, as published by Companies House.
16290Manufacturing
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials
Official description, as published by Companies House.
18129Manufacturing
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing on labels and tags)
Official description, as published by Companies House.
25620Manufacturing
Machining
Official description, as published by Companies House.
32990Manufacturing
Other manufacturing n.e.c.
Official description, as published by Companies House.
33200Manufacturing
Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
Official description, as published by Companies House.
35110Energy
Production of electricity
Official description, as published by Companies House.
41100Construction
Development of building projects
Official description, as published by Companies House.
41201Construction
Construction of commercial buildings
Official description, as published by Companies House.
41202Construction
Construction of domestic buildings
Official description, as published by Companies House.
Our reading: Building new homes, or carrying out substantial domestic construction such as extensions.
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43210Construction
Electrical installation
Official description, as published by Companies House.
Our reading: Installing electrical systems in buildings and structures, including wiring, lighting, alarms and EV charging points.
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43220Construction
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
Official description, as published by Companies House.
43310Construction
Plastering
Official description, as published by Companies House.
43320Construction
Joinery installation
Official description, as published by Companies House.
43330Construction
Floor and wall covering
Official description, as published by Companies House.
43341Construction
Painting
Official description, as published by Companies House.
43342Construction
Glazing
Official description, as published by Companies House.
43999Construction
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.
Official description, as published by Companies House.
45111Motor trade
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
Official description, as published by Companies House.
45200Motor trade
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Official description, as published by Companies House.
46900Wholesale
Non-specialised wholesale trade
Official description, as published by Companies House.
47110Retail
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
Official description, as published by Companies House.
47190Retail
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
Official description, as published by Companies House.
47710Retail
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
Official description, as published by Companies House.
47910Retail
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Official description, as published by Companies House.
Our reading: Selling goods to customers online or by mail order, where you hold or arrange the stock and there is no shop.
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