What SIC code 78100 covers
SIC code 78100 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Activities of employment placement agencies. It falls under SIC section N — Administrative & Support Service, division 78. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Activities of employment placement agencies — the recruiters who match candidates to permanent roles and handle the hiring process for employer clients. This covers everything from large national recruitment brands and sector specialists (IT, finance, healthcare) to small independent consultancies and solo headhunters. They sit close to temp-staffing agencies, HR consultants and executive search, and are themselves a natural market for business-data and lead tools.
Related SIC codes
- 78200 Temporary employment agency activities
- 78300 Human resources provision and management of human resources functions
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 78100?
SIC code 78100 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Activities of employment placement agencies". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section N — Administrative & Support Service.
How many companies use SIC code 78100?
0 companies are currently classified under SIC code 78100 on the UK register.
How do I find companies with SIC code 78100?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 78100, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 78100 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 78100 covers "Activities of employment placement agencies". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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