SIC Codes Reference
Standard Industrial Classification codes for UK businesses.
Overview
SIC codes classify business activities:
- 2 digits: Division
- 3 digits: Group
- 4 digits: Class
- 5 digits: Subclass
Common SIC Codes
Retail Trade (47)
- 47110 - Supermarkets
- 47190 - Other retail in non-specialised stores
- 47210 - Fruit and vegetables retail
- 47910 - Mail order and internet retail
Information Technology (62)
- 62010 - Computer programming
- 62020 - Computer consultancy
- 62030 - Computer facilities management
- 62090 - Other IT services
Financial Services (64)
- 64110 - Central banking
- 64191 - Banks
- 64205 - Holding companies
- 64999 - Other financial services
Professional Services (69-74)
- 69101 - Barristers
- 69102 - Solicitors
- 70100 - Head offices
- 70229 - Management consultancy
Manufacturing (10-33)
- 10110 - Meat processing
- 20110 - Industrial gases
- 25620 - Machining
- 30300 - Aircraft manufacturing
Using SIC Codes
Search by Industry
{
"name": "search_companies",
"arguments": {
"sic_code": "47110",
"location": "London"
}
}
Multiple SIC Codes
Companies can have multiple SIC codes:
- Primary: Main business activity
- Secondary: Additional activities
Industry Groups
| Division | Description |
|---|---|
| 01-03 | Agriculture |
| 05-09 | Mining |
| 10-33 | Manufacturing |
| 35-39 | Utilities |
| 41-43 | Construction |
| 45-47 | Retail & Wholesale |
| 49-53 | Transportation |
| 55-56 | Accommodation & Food |
| 58-63 | Information & Communication |
| 64-66 | Financial Services |
| 68 | Real Estate |
| 69-75 | Professional Services |
| 77-82 | Administrative Services |
| 84 | Public Administration |
| 85 | Education |
| 86-88 | Health & Social |
| 90-93 | Arts & Entertainment |
| 94-96 | Other Services |