If you identify whilst completing the Confirmation Statement that the current SIC Code requires updating then this is simple to do as part of the flow without needing to exit the process.

If you are at Step 2 of the Inform Direct Confirmation wizard and spot that the current SIC code no longer appears to be valid then you have the opportunity to update this now.


1) Click on the blue 'Edit company details'  button. 


               


2) Start writing a word that best describes the company. Possible options will then start being displayed. Below you will see that having typed the word "poultry" 3 options have been presented.



Note:  If the company is dormant start typing "dormant" and that option will be presented. 

3) Click on the description(s) that best fits the company. Here it is 'Raising of poultry'. You need to click on the suggestion and let Inform Direct populate the Trade Classification field for you. Do not just type in the 5 digit number.


Note: Some companies agonise over which SIC codes to select and fear the consequences of “getting it wrong”, although at Inform Direct we’ve never heard of Companies House taking action against companies that have selected their SIC codes in good faith. In many cases, there just won’t be one that’s absolutely spot on – so experiment for free with keywords to find the code that best describe the activities of the company.

4) Click on the green 'Save Changes to details' button at the bottom of the screen.


5) This will take you back to the Confirmation Statement flow and you will see the updated SIC code(s). You can now continue through the wizard and when filed with Companies House, the updated code(s) will be reported.