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Search the official condensed SIC list by code, by the official description, or by the everyday words people use for their work.
113 codes from the Companies House condensed SIC code list (SIC 2007) are searchable here.
Commonly used codes
- 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.
Compare with similar codes - 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.
Compare with similar codes - 43220Construction
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
Official description, as published by Companies House.
Our reading: Installing and repairing plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in buildings. This is the usual code for plumbers and heating engineers.
Compare with similar codes - 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.
Our reading: Shops selling a broad range of goods where food, drink or tobacco makes up most of what is sold: supermarkets, convenience stores and corner shops. The test is the mix of goods and the physical store, not the size of the business.
Compare with similar codes - 47290Retail
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
Official description, as published by Companies House.
- 46390Wholesale
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Official description, as published by Companies House.
- 47190Retail
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
Official description, as published by Companies House.