Cultural education (PKD 85.52.Z)
This subclass covers courses and classes in the fields of art, theatre and music. Units providing this type of instruction may be called “schools”, “studios”, “classes” and the like. They provide formally organised classes related to hobby, recreation or personal development. They do not lead to a vocational diploma, bachelor’s degree or academic degree.
This subclass includes:
- instruction in playing musical instruments and other music classes,
- art classes,
- dance courses,
- drama schools,
- schools of fine arts,
- schools of performing arts,
- photography courses.
- activities of professional instructors and teachers in the field of artistic education.
This subclass excludes:
- art schools not conferring vocational qualifications, classified in 85.20.Z,
- schools of applied arts, fine arts and performing arts classified as art schools conferring vocational qualifications, classified in
- photography schools, classified in the relevant subclasses of group 85.3,
- higher art education institutions, classified in 85.40.Z,
- foreign language teaching, classified in 85.59.A,
- mediation activities, classified in 88.99.Z.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
54,129
Companies (primary PKD)
7,862
Companies with financials
587
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- JDG86.9%6,831
- Sp. z o.o.7.7%602
- Foundation3.6%283
- Association1.2%93
- Sp. j.0.3%22
- Sp. k.0.2%18
- Cooperative0.1%8
- P.S.A.0.0%2
- S.A.0.0%1
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooperative | USD 31.25m | USD 1.51m | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 22.45m | USD 344.80k | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 10.72m | USD 348.22k | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 3.17m | USD -745.38k | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.00m | USD 853.40k | |
| 6 | S.K.A. | USD 1.90m | USD 338.28k | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.67m | USD 658.68k | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.51m | USD 102.49k | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.19m | USD -21.51k | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.16m | USD 79.82k |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 146.57k | +239.5% y/y | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.19m | +205.4% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 148.06k | +198.1% y/y | |
| 4 | Foundation | USD 214.47k | +194.9% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 192.47k | +186.9% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 319.57k | +109.0% y/y | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.00m | +108.3% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 526.92k | +106.4% y/y | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 101.94k | +106.1% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 256.93k | +105.8% y/y |
Stock market
No companies from this industry are listed.
Related PKD codes in division 85
FAQ
The primary industry for 7,862 companies is cultural education. 587 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 640 new companies with PKD 85.52.Z have been registered. In all of 2025, there were 896 such companies.
So far in 2026, 67 companies with PKD 85.52.Z have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there were 26 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 85.52.Z was USD 44.12k and the mean revenue was USD 290.36k, based on 391 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 483.00, down from 2024 (USD 505.00). Among all 674 industries in Poland, PKD 85.52.Z ranks 539th, placing it among the weakest 20%.
The most common legal form for PKD 85.52.Z is a sole proprietorship, used by 6,831 companies in this industry (86.9% of the total). In second place is sp. z o.o. (602 companies, 7.7%), and in third place – a foundation (283 companies, 3.6%).


