What's the NAICS and SIC code for a brewery?
For a brewery, use NAICS 312120 (Breweries) in the US and SIC 11050 (Manufacture of beer) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
312120 Breweries
Breweries: beer and ale brewing.
SBA small business limit: 1,250 employees.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
11050 Manufacture of beer
Manufacture of beer.
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 722410 | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | you mainly sell drinks in your own taproom or bar |
| SIC 56302 | Public houses and bars | you mainly sell drinks in your own pub or bar |
Good to know
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.