SIC code 47591
Retail sale of musical instruments and scores
978 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 47591What SIC code 47591 covers
SIC code 47591 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Retail sale of musical instruments and scores. It falls under SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair, division 47. 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.
Retail sale of musical instruments and scores — the music shops selling guitars, keyboards, brass, drums and sheet music, plus the strings, reeds and accessories that go with them. Mostly independent specialists and small chains, often run by working musicians, and frequently offering lessons, hire and repairs alongside sales. Close cousins to instrument-repair workshops and the record and book shops nearby.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 47591 cluster most in:
- London 166
- Glasgow 24
- Manchester 15
- Sheffield 12
- Birmingham 12
- Cardiff 11
Example companies with SIC code 47591
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 47591:
- Tom Collins Drums Ltd
- Hova Network Ltd
- Lukenie Ltd
- Tranquility Trading Ltd
- Beaumont Brass Band Ltd
- Kent Pianos Limited
- Ecom X Hub Limited
- Drumofheritage Limited
- London Strad Limited
- Lawson Guitar Works Ltd
- Rc Resonance Ltd
- Pianoz.Com Limited
Related SIC codes
- 47110 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
- 47190 Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
- 47210 Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
- 47220 Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
- 47230 Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores
- 47240 Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
- 47250 Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
- 47260 Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores
- 47290 Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 47591?
SIC code 47591 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Retail sale of musical instruments and scores". 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 47591?
978 companies are currently classified under SIC code 47591 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Glasgow, Manchester.
How do I find companies with SIC code 47591?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 47591, 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 47591 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 47591 covers "Retail sale of musical instruments and scores". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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