Personal service activities not elsewhere classified. A catch-all for personal services such as astrology, social escort services, pet care, genealogical services and other miscellaneous personal services.
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What This Code Means
The ultimate catch-all for personal service businesses. If your business provides a service directly to individuals and no other code fits, this is your fallback. It is extremely common among sole traders and small companies providing lifestyle and personal services. Dog walkers, life coaches, personal organisers and concierge services all frequently use this code. Because it covers such a wide range of activities, HMRC benchmarks are very broad.
Businesses That Use This Code
- Dog walking and pet sitting businesses
- Life coaches
- Personal shopping services
- Genealogy research services
- Concierge services
- Miscellaneous freelance personal services
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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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