SIC code 90040
Operation of arts facilities
6,036 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 90040What SIC code 90040 covers
SIC code 90040 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Operation of arts facilities. It falls under SIC section R — Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, division 90. 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.
Operation of arts facilities — the bodies that run theatres, concert halls, arts centres and other venues where live performance and exhibitions happen. In the UK these range from large subsidised venues and council-owned theatres to small independent arts centres and community-run halls, often charities or social enterprises rather than ordinary trading companies. Sits close to performing arts companies, ticketing and live events catering.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 90040 cluster most in:
- London 1,734
- Glasgow 119
- Manchester 116
- Edinburgh 92
- Bristol 91
- Birmingham 77
Example companies with SIC code 90040
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 90040:
- Retro Textile Limited
- Shademakers Trading Company Ltd
- Medium Art Ltd
- Bakhtar International Academy Ltd
- Lugo Hub Cic
- The Living Room Eastbourne Cic
- Barcelona Studios Limited
- Tek Noire Ltd
- Maryport Creatives' Trading Ltd
- Harelands Limited
- Music Vote Live Ltd
- Gather Projects Cic
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Frequently asked
What is SIC code 90040?
SIC code 90040 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Operation of arts facilities". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section R — Arts, Entertainment & Recreation.
How many companies use SIC code 90040?
6,036 companies are currently classified under SIC code 90040 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Glasgow, Manchester.
How do I find companies with SIC code 90040?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 90040, 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 90040 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 90040 covers "Operation of arts facilities". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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