Retail sale of any type of product via mail order or via the internet. The buyer chooses from advertising, catalogues, websites or other media and places an order for delivery.
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What This Code Means
This is the default SIC code for any business that sells physical products online. It covers everything from major e-commerce operations to small Etsy shops and Amazon FBA sellers. If you sell both online and in a physical store, you may want this as primary (if online is your bigger channel) or secondary. Dropshipping businesses should also use this code even though they never physically handle the goods. Digital product sales (software, ebooks) may be better served by 62012 or 58290.
Businesses That Use This Code
- E-commerce businesses selling products online
- Amazon marketplace sellers
- Subscription box companies
- Catalogue-based mail order businesses
- Dropshipping businesses
Related SIC Codes
How to Register This SIC Code
You provide your SIC code when registering your company at Companies House. You can also update it on your confirmation statement if your business activity changes. You can have up to four SIC codes — the first should be your primary (highest revenue) activity.
Why Your SIC Code Matters
- HMRC uses it to benchmark your income against sector norms
- Insurers use it to assess risk and set premiums
- Government grants and support schemes are allocated by SIC code
- Credit agencies categorise your business by SIC code
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