UK Creative Industries
Search and filter UK creative industry companies from the Companies House register, including advertising agencies, design studios, and arts organisations.
Industry Overview
The UK creative industries are world-renowned, generating significant exports and employing millions of people. London is a global hub for advertising, design, and media, with regional clusters in Manchester, Bristol, Brighton, and Edinburgh.
Key subsectors include advertising and marketing, graphic and product design, photography, performing arts, and artistic creation. The sector includes both large agencies and thousands of freelancers and small studios.
SIC Codes for Creative Industries
Creative industry companies in the UK typically register under these SIC codes:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 73110 | Advertising agencies |
| 73120 | Media representation services |
| 73200 | Market research and public opinion polling |
| 74100 | Specialised design activities |
| 74201 | Portrait photographic activities |
| 74202 | Other specialist photography |
| 74209 | Other photographic activities |
| 74300 | Translation and interpretation activities |
| 90010 | Performing arts |
| 90020 | Support activities to performing arts |
| 90030 | Artistic creation |