SIC code 90040
Operation of arts facilities
There are about 5,940 active UK companies registered under SIC code 90040 (Operation of arts facilities), as of October 2026.
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On the register
Share of these companies on the live register, by status.
- Active 86%
- Proposal to strike off 13%
- In insolvency or administration 1%
New registrations
Companies registered each month, October 2025 – September 2026, that are still on the register. See registrations by month across all companies.
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| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| August 2026 | 57 |
| September 2026 | 59 |
Company age
How long the active companies have been registered.
- Under 1 year 13%
- 1–3 years 17%
- 3–5 years 10%
- 5–10 years 21%
- 10–20 years 20%
- 20 years or more 19%
Where they're registered
Active companies by postcode area of their registered office.
- West London (W) 313
- East London (E) 272
- South East London (SE) 251
- West Central London (WC) 238
- East Central London (EC) 218
- North London (N) 217
- South West London (SW) 180
- Manchester (M) 132
- Glasgow (G) 131
- Brighton (BN) 118
Note: Location figures use the registered office address from Companies House. Many companies register at an accountant's or formation agent's address, which may differ from where they trade.
Recently registered companies
Active companies recently registered under SIC code 90040.
| Company | Number | Registered | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHASING PLUTO LTD | 17496247 | 2 Oct 2026 | London |
| DSCVR CREATIVE CIC | SC904674 | 2 Oct 2026 | Glasgow |
| THE POINT (SW) CIC | 17495264 | 2 Oct 2026 | Torpoint |
| SHTUM CIC | 17494851 | 1 Oct 2026 | Stroud |
| WISTERIA THEATRE LTD | 17493799 | 1 Oct 2026 | Weston-Super-Mare |
| CLIO STUDIOS LTD | 17493539 | 1 Oct 2026 | London |
| THEARTLABEL LIMITED | 17493257 | 1 Oct 2026 | London |
| LINCOLN TR LIMITED | 17492164 | 30 Sept 2026 | LINCOLN |
| TINY BOOKSHOP COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY | 17490636 | 30 Sept 2026 | TONBRIDGE |
| PLAZA CAMDEN LTD | 17490491 | 30 Sept 2026 | LONDON |
Related
- Part of the Creative & Entertainment industry group.
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Other creative & entertainment SIC codes:
- 90030 – Artistic creation (41,500)
- 93199 – Other sports activities (29,600)
- 90010 – Performing arts (25,000)
- 93290 – Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c. (23,300)
- 90020 – Support activities to performing arts (20,700)
- 93130 – Fitness facilities (16,200)
- 93120 – Activities of sport clubs (11,700)
- 93110 – Operation of sports facilities (9,460)
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Data as of .