Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
12,402 active UK companies registered under this classification.
SIC Code 72190 (Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering) is a UK Standard Industrial Classification code used by Companies House to categorise business activities. Companies registered under this code operate in the Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering sector, which falls under Section M (Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities) of the SIC 2007 framework. There are currently 12,402 active companies and 13,398 total registrations under this classification.
Sector pulse: concentration is strongest in LONDON and Cambridge, with 550 new incorporations recorded in 2026.
Incorporation Trends
New Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering companies registered per year.
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering Companies
Showing 1–25 of 13,747 companies.
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&VOLUME LTD SC795191
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00ZZZERO LTD 09251203
1 DEG. WEST MARINE (HAMBLE) LTD 11985844
1 DIGITALS EUROPE LIMITED 10297543
1 STOP GRAPHICS LTD 11753812
10/10 ORCANIGS LIMITED 16237976
10E9 LTD 16491021
1609 CREATIONS LTD 16065350
16697765 HOLDINGS LTD 16697765
17 BLOCKCHAIN INNOVATION LTD 16805420
17 LUCKY DUCK STUDIOS LTD 16805139
17 SOCIAL GAMES LTD 16805514
199 LONGEVITY LTD 16267409
1A SMART SOLUTIONS LTD 13238930
1GEN LTD 08805698
1LIFE BIOSCIENCE LTD 15380756
1REAL LTD 17124025
20-20 OFF-SITE LIMITED 11590130
21C INNOVATIONS LTD 10665423
21STCENTURY SAND LIMITED 12184627
23RD PAIR LAB LIMITED 15728861
2BWELL CIC 15091685
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SIC code 72190?
SIC code 72190 represents "Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering" in the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 2007 system. It is used by Companies House to categorise the primary business activity of registered UK companies. It falls under Section M — Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities.
How many UK companies are classified under SIC 72190?
There are currently 12,402 active UK companies registered under SIC code 72190 (Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering), out of 13,398 total registrations.
Where are most Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering companies based in the UK?
The top locations for Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering companies in the UK are LONDON, Cambridge, EDINBURGH, BRISTOL, MANCHESTER. London typically leads in company registrations across most sectors.
How do I find a specific Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering company?
You can browse all companies on this page, or use CompanyPulse's search at companypulse.co.uk/search to find a specific company by name or company number. Each company profile includes directors, financial data, risk analysis, and filing history.
How many new Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering companies were incorporated in 2026?
550 new companies were registered under SIC code 72190 in 2026. CompanyPulse tracks all new UK incorporations in real time via the Companies House data stream.