What's the NAICS and SIC code for a clothing boutique?
For a clothing boutique, use NAICS 458110 (Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers) in the US and SIC 47710 (Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
458110 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers.
SBA small business limit: $47 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
47710 Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores.
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 459510 | Used Merchandise Retailers | you mainly sell used or vintage clothing |
| NAICS 458310 | Jewelry Retailers | you mainly sell jewelry |
| SIC 47799 | Retail sale of other second-hand goods in stores (not incl. antiques) | you mainly sell second-hand clothing |
| SIC 47910 | Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet | most sales are online |
Good to know
Consignment and thrift shops have their own codes in both systems.
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.
Related business types
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.