SIC code 59140
Motion picture projection activities
757 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 59140What SIC code 59140 covers
SIC code 59140 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Motion picture projection activities. It falls under SIC section J — Information & Communication, division 59. 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.
Motion picture projection activities — the cinemas and screening venues that show films to the public. The trade runs from large multiplex chains down to independent single-screen and arthouse cinemas, community picture houses and pop-up screenings. Neighbours include film distribution, hospitality and the wider leisure and entertainment sector.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 59140 cluster most in:
- London 237
- Birmingham 15
- Glasgow 14
- Edinburgh 10
- Brighton 9
- Manchester 9
Example companies with SIC code 59140
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 59140:
- Wilderlight Cinema Ltd
- Bros Vabro Entertainment Ltd
- Film Worcester Cic
- Liverpool Docs Cic
- Kay Entertainment Studios Ltd
- Films And Fittings Ltd
- Francisco23 Media Ltd
- Cinema Management Ltd
- The Fx Syndicate Ltd
- Kashif Boothe Entertainment Ltd
- Ellahjs Limited
- Lantern Pictures Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 59111 Motion picture production activities
- 59112 Video production activities
- 59113 Television programme production activities
- 59120 Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
- 59131 Motion picture distribution activities
- 59132 Video distribution activities
- 59133 Television programme distribution activities
- 59200 Sound recording and music publishing activities
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 59140?
SIC code 59140 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Motion picture projection activities". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section J — Information & Communication.
How many companies use SIC code 59140?
757 companies are currently classified under SIC code 59140 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Birmingham, Glasgow.
How do I find companies with SIC code 59140?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 59140, 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 59140 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 59140 covers "Motion picture projection activities". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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