What's the NAICS and SIC code for a liquor store or off-licence?
For a liquor store or off-licence, use NAICS 445320 (Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers) in the US and SIC 47250 (Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
445320 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers.
SBA small business limit: $10 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
47250 Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores, where ONS indexes off licences.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SIC 46342 | Wholesale of wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages | you sell drinks wholesale |
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.
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.