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Law Firm SIC codes

If you’re setting up a law practice, you’ll need your SIC code when filing for taxes, completing loan applications, or filling in other paperwork. Here’s how to find the right SIC code for you, as well as some hints on saving money with Wise Business.
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Which SIC codes can be used by law firms?

Standard Industrial Classification codes — SIC codes for short — are given to all businesses. These 4 digit codes are then used by government agencies, marketing companies, banks, academics and entrepreneurs, to understand and analyze the type of work a business is involved in.

Law practice businesses fall into the major group 81 — all SIC codes for this industry will start with these numbers. You can then find out more about the business type by looking at the final digits. SIC code 8111 is used by Legal Services.

The types of businesses using SIC code 8111 might include attorneys, lawyers, counselors and other legal services..

SectionSICIndustry

Division

70-89

Services

Major Group

81

Legal Services

Industry Group

811

Legal Services

SIC code

8111

Legal Services

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Examples of businesses

BusinessSICBusinessSIC

Attorneys

8111

Legal aid services

8111

Counselors at law

8111

Legal services

8111

Law offices

8111

Patent solicitors'offices

8111

Lawyers

8111

Referees in bankruptcy

8111

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Convert Law Firm SIC to NAICS codes.

SIC CodeSIC IndustryNAICS CodeNAICS Industry

8111

Legal Services

541110

Offices of Lawyers