SIC code 82990 is the UK code for other business support service activities n.e.c. 224,695 active companies list it on the Companies House register, checked on 5 November 2026. That makes it the 1st most used of the 44 codes in Section N, administrative and support service activities.
Results Driven Marketing (RD Marketing) publishes a page for every UK SIC code to help businesses choose the right code and help marketers find the companies they want to reach. We sell B2B data, so we have an interest in the subject. If you are new to the topic, start with what an SIC code is, or browse our full list of UK SIC codes.
Written by Iain Irvin, Director of RD Marketing. Iain has more than 15 years of experience in B2B marketing data and lead generation. Codes and counts checked on 5 November 2026.
Contents
- SIC Code 82990 at a Glance
- Related Codes to Check
- SIC Code 82990 Under SIC 2026
- Is 82990 the Right Code?
- How to Find Companies Using 82990
- RD Marketing Services That Can Help
- How We Checked This
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Talk to Us
SIC Code 82990 at a Glance
| Detail | SIC code 82990 |
|---|---|
| Code (Companies House format) | 82990 |
| Code (ONS format) | 82.99 |
| Description | Other business support service activities n.e.c. |
| Section | N: Administrative and support service activities |
| Active companies | 224,695 |
| SIC 2026 code | 24 possible codes |
Related Codes to Check
Companies can list up to four SIC codes, and many choose a neighbouring code. For that reason, check these related codes as well if you are choosing a code or building a list. However, each count is for that code alone, so do not add them together.
| SIC code | Description | Active companies |
|---|---|---|
| 82920 | Packaging activities | 3,090 |
| 82911 | Activities of collection agencies | 835 |
| 82912 | Activities of credit bureaus | 89 |
| 82110 | Combined office administrative service activities | 15,176 |
| 82301 | Activities of exhibition and fair organisers | 7,947 |
SIC Code 82990 Under SIC 2026
Under SIC 2026, 82.99 splits into 24 possible codes:
- 46.18: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of other particular products
- 46.11: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods
- 46.12: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals
- 46.13: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of timber and building materials
- 46.14: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
- 46.15: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery
- 46.16: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods
- 46.17: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
- 46.19: Activities of agents involved in non-specialised wholesale
- 47.91: Intermediation service activities for non-specialised retail sale
- 47.92: Intermediation service activities for specialised retail sale
- 82.91: Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus
- and 12 more
In other words, companies using 82990 today could end up under different codes, depending on what they actually do. If you build lists from this code, plan to check several SIC 2026 codes once they are in use. The correspondence shows where a code could go; it does not say how any one company will be recoded. You can read more in our UK SIC 2026 research.
Is 82990 the Right Code?
Use 82990 if your company’s main activity is other business support service activities n.e.c. However, if it is only part of what you do, list it alongside your main code; a company can have up to four. Also, you can change your codes at any time when you file your confirmation statement with Companies House.
How to Find Companies Using 82990
- First, search the register. In Companies House advanced search, enter 82990 under nature of business and choose active companies.
- Next, add the related codes. Then run the same search for the codes above that fit your target, then remove duplicates.
- After that, check the addresses. This is because the register holds a registered office, which may be an accountant or head office rather than the trading site.
- Finally, remember who is missing. For example, sole traders and most partnerships are not on the register, so a SIC search will not find them.
A SIC code is chosen by the company and is not checked, so treat it as a strong hint rather than proof of what a business does today. When you contact the companies you find, follow the PECR rules: limited companies can receive B2B email with an opt-out, but sole traders need consent.
RD Marketing Services That Can Help
If you want to reach companies that use this code, these pages explain how we can help.
- Data lists: who we are and what we supply.
- Buy contact database: our main page for buying UK business data.
- Telemarketing database: phone data for outbound sales teams.
- Email lists: business email data for your campaigns.
- Business mailing lists: postal data for letters and mailshots.
- LinkedIn outreach: managed outreach to decision-makers on LinkedIn.
- Managed email campaigns: email campaigns run and followed up for you.
How We Checked This
Company counts come from Companies House advanced search, using the active status filter and one code at a time, on 5 November 2026. Descriptions come from the Companies House SIC code list. SIC 2026 codes come from the ONS correspondence table, dated 3 August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SIC code 82990?
SIC code 82990 is the UK code for other business support service activities n.e.c. It sits in Section N, administrative and support service activities.
How many companies use SIC code 82990?
224,695 active companies listed 82990 on the Companies House register when we checked on 5 November 2026. A company can list up to four codes, so some of them will also use other codes.
What is SIC code 82990 under SIC 2026?
Under the ONS correspondence table dated 3 August 2026, it splits into 24 possible codes.
Can I change my company’s SIC code from 82990?
Yes. You can update your SIC codes when you file your confirmation statement with Companies House, and you can list up to four codes.
Talk to Us
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