What's the NAICS and SIC code for a warehouse or fulfilment centre?
For a warehouse or fulfilment centre, use NAICS 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage) in the US and SIC 52103 (Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
493110 General Warehousing and Storage
General Warehousing and Storage.
SBA small business limit: $34 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
52103 Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities
Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for land transport activities.
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 493120 | Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage | you store refrigerated or frozen goods |
| NAICS 531130 | Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units | you rent self-storage units to the public |
| SIC 52101 | Operation of warehousing and storage facilities for water transport activities | you operate warehousing for water transport |
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.