SIC code 59112 covers video production activities activities in the UK, with 20,079 active companies currently registered. This represents a significant segment of UK business activity. It falls under Section J (Information and communication) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 92% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 24 of 21,886 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. The average company age of 5.8 years suggests a relatively young and dynamic sector, with many businesses having been established in recent years. Growth has been exceptional recently: 63% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 30%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. Geographically, the sector is heavily concentrated: LONDON alone accounts for 31% of all active companies (6,315 firms). The top three locations — LONDON, MANCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM — represent 35% of the sector.
SIC code 59112 stands for "Video production activities" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section J — Information and communication. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 20,079 active companies registered under SIC code 59112 in the UK, out of 21,886 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 92%, meaning 8% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for video production activities companies (SIC 59112) are: LONDON (6,315), MANCHESTER (335), BIRMINGHAM (291), BRISTOL (279), GLASGOW (242). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 63% of currently active SIC 59112 companies were formed since 2020, and 30% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for video production activities services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 59112 have an average age of 5.8 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include BFBS, DRP (UK) LIMITED, PLANIT I.E. LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 59111 (Motion picture production activities), 59200 (Sound recording and music publishing activities), 59113 (Television programme production activities), 59120 (Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
You can search for companies with SIC code 59112 (Video production activities) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.