What's the NAICS and SIC code for a recording studio or music producer?
For a recording studio or music producer, use NAICS 512240 (Sound Recording Studios) in the US and SIC 59200 (Sound recording and music publishing activities) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
512240 Sound Recording Studios
Sound Recording Studios, operating on a contract or fee basis.
SBA small business limit: $11 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
59200 Sound recording and music publishing activities
Sound recording and music publishing activities.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 512250 | Record Production and Distribution | you release and sell recordings as a record label |
| NAICS 711510 | Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | you are an independent musician or composer |
| SIC 90010 | Performing arts | you mainly perform live |
Good to know
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.