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SIC code lookup: find any company's industry classification

Look up the SIC code for any company worldwide. Search by company name and get up to six SIC codes with descriptions, used for industry classification in sales targeting, market research, and compliance. Free to use, no signup required.

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What is this SIC code lookup?

Search any business and see its SIC classification with the description spelled out, up to six codes per record where a business has multiple activities. It also works in reverse: look up a business you know to find which SIC code covers its industry, then use that code to build a list of its peers.

SIC codes power industry segmentation, government filings and risk models, but finding the code behind a specific business usually means digging through filings. This lookup puts the code next to the live business profile, free and without an account.

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What is a SIC code?

A Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code describes what a business does. Two systems share the name: the US SIC, four digits, dating from 1987 and still used in SEC filings even though NAICS officially replaced it, and the UK SIC 2007, five digits, which Companies House requires on every incorporation.

The context tells you which one you are reading: 7372 is prepackaged software in the US system, while 62012 is business software development in the UK system. A result here shows the codes as the source register carries them, so you always know which scheme applies.

Classified businesses by country

The largest markets behind this lookup, counted live from our records.

CountryBusinesses
China84,877,508
United States64,480,083
India35,631,082
Brazil29,320,367
France14,460,018
United Kingdom8,818,829
Australia8,516,590
Italy6,989,746
Japan6,786,720
Germany6,752,336
South Africa6,693,299
Poland6,295,206

Live counts from the CompanyData platform, measured September 2026 and refreshed automatically.

How it works

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Enter a company name or registration

Enter a company name or registration number in the search box, then run the search

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Open a result to load full

Open a result to load full company details from our database (sourced from official registers where available)

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Use the verified fields for due

Use the verified fields for due diligence, sales, or compliance. No signup required

What people use this lookup for

Sales targeting

identify companies in specific industries using SIC codes

Market research

classify companies by standard industry categories

Compliance

determine applicable regulations based on industry classification

CRM enrichment

add SIC codes to existing lead and account records

Frequently asked questions

What is a SIC code?

A Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is a 4-digit number used to classify businesses by their primary industry activity. Originally developed in the US, it is also used in the UK and other countries.

How do I find a company's SIC code?

Enter the company name in the search box above to get its SIC codes and descriptions instantly.

What is the difference between SIC and NAICS codes?

SIC codes are older and still widely used in the UK and for SEC filings. NAICS replaced SIC in the US in 1997 and is more detailed.

Can a company have multiple SIC codes?

Yes, companies with multiple business activities can have up to six SIC codes in our database.

Is SIC code lookup free?

Yes, completely free with no signup required.

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