SIC code 46431
Wholesale of audio tapes, records, CDs and video tapes and the equipment on which these are played
397 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 46431What SIC code 46431 covers
SIC code 46431 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Wholesale of audio tapes, records, CDs and video tapes and the equipment on which these are played. It falls under SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair, division 46. 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.
Wholesale of audio tapes, records, CDs and video tapes and the equipment on which these are played — the distributors of recorded music and video media and the players for them. Once a busy trade, it has shrunk sharply in the streaming era, though it lives on through vinyl-revival distributors and hi-fi and audio-equipment wholesalers. Sits alongside record labels, electronics importers and the music and AV retail trade.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 46431 cluster most in:
- London 105
- Manchester 10
- Edinburgh 9
- Glasgow 5
- Leicester 4
- Leeds 4
Example companies with SIC code 46431
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 46431:
- Bentusi Ltd
- Van Der Molen Audio Ltd
- Infusionia Limited
- Tribal Nation Entertainment Ltd
- Order Complexity Ratio Ltd
- Uk Mosow Acoustics Group Co., Ltd
- Invar For Trading And Contracting Ltd
- Do As You Please Ltd
- Fish Are Gobbling Productions Ltd
- Trackdown Consultants Limited
- Bookmole Ltd
- N.R.G'S Recordbox Limited
Related SIC codes
- 46110 Agents involved in the sale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods
- 46120 Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals
- 46130 Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
- 46140 Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
- 46150 Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery
- 46160 Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods
- 46170 Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco
- 46180 Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products
- 46190 Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 46431?
SIC code 46431 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Wholesale of audio tapes, records, CDs and video tapes and the equipment on which these are played". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair.
How many companies use SIC code 46431?
397 companies are currently classified under SIC code 46431 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Manchester, Edinburgh.
How do I find companies with SIC code 46431?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 46431, 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 46431 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 46431 covers "Wholesale of audio tapes, records, CDs and video tapes and the equipment on which these are played". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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