What's the NAICS and SIC code for a bakery?
For a bakery, use NAICS 311811 (Retail Bakeries) in the US and SIC 10710 (Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
311811 Retail Bakeries
Retail Bakeries: baking from flour on the premises and selling to customers directly.
SBA small business limit: 500 employees.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
10710 Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
Manufacture of bread and fresh pastry goods; ONS indexes bakeries whose main activity is baking here.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 311812 | Commercial Bakeries | you sell mainly wholesale to stores and restaurants |
| NAICS 445291 | Baked Goods Retailers | you sell baked goods made elsewhere |
| SIC 47240 | Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores | you mainly resell bread and cakes in a shop |
Good to know
Baking from scratch counts as manufacturing in both systems, even if you sell over the counter.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.