SIC code 47640
Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles
10,067 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 47640What SIC code 47640 covers
SIC code 47640 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles. 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 sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles — a broad catch-all covering everything from the local bike shop and angling tackle store to outdoor and camping outfitters and small boat chandlers. Mostly independent specialists and small chains, often with on-site servicing such as bike repairs or rod building. They overlap with cycle and boat repair trades and outdoor-clothing retailers.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 47640 cluster most in:
- London 1,570
- Manchester 176
- Glasgow 126
- Bristol 121
- Birmingham 113
- Cardiff 109
Example companies with SIC code 47640
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 47640:
- Ecjbikes Ltd
- New Hudson Heritage Ltd
- Notout Sports Limited
- Padelchaps Ltd
- Banknotes Skateboards Ltd
- Luma Cricket Ltd
- Elite Sports And Development Tours Ltd
- Zendo Golf Ltd
- 22 Yards Limited
- Pupupanda Ltd
- The Golf Hall Ltd
- Active Edge Equipment Ltd
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 47640?
SIC code 47640 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles". 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 47640?
10,067 companies are currently classified under SIC code 47640 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Manchester, Glasgow.
How do I find companies with SIC code 47640?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 47640, 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 47640 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 47640 covers "Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear, camping goods, boats and bicycles". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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