How can I get a new NAICS code created for my type of business?

 Every five years NAICS is reviewed for potential revisions, so that the classification system can keep pace with the changing economy. This is the only time that new NAICS codes can be considered. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), through its Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC), will solicit public comments regarding changes to NAICS … Read more

How do I apply for a NAICS code?

A business does not ‘apply’ for a NAICS code. As explained above, statistical agencies generally assign NAICS codes based on information provided by a business on an application form, an administrative report, or on a survey or census report form. [SOURCE: US NAICS MANUAL]

Who assigns NAICS codes to businesses and how?

There is no central government agency with the role of assigning, monitoring, or approving NAICS codes for establishments. Different agencies maintain their own lists of business establishments to meet their own programmatic needs. These different agencies use their own methods for assigning NAICS codes to the establishments on their lists. Statistical agencies assign one NAICS … Read more

What is an establishment? [RE: THE NAICS CODE SYSTEM]

An industry classification system facilitates the collection, tabulation, presentation, and analysis of data relating to establishments and ensures that data about the U.S. economy published by U.S. statistical agencies are uniform and comparable. NAICS ensures that such data are uniform and comparable among Canada, Mexico, and the United States. [SOURCE: US NAICS MANUAL]

What is the purpose of an industry classification system?

An industry classification system facilitates the collection, tabulation, presentation, and analysis of data relating to establishments and ensures that data about the U.S. economy published by U.S. statistical agencies are uniform and comparable. NAICS ensures that such data are uniform and comparable among Canada, Mexico, and the United States. [SOURCE: US NAICS MANUAL]

Can I look up a NAICS Code by Company Name?

Yes. By using the US Company Lookup Tool, you can purchase a company record that includes NAICS and SIC Information, DUNS Numbers, Company Size Information, Addresses, Phone Numbers, Contact Names, Lat/Long and More. Sample Purchased Record:

How Do You Pronounce NAICS Code and SIC Code?

Of course, some will have alternate preferences, but we have found the most popular pronunciations for these codes are as follows: NAICS is said “NAKES” and Rhymes with SNAKES. SIC is said “Ess-Eye-Sea” or S-I-C.* *You will notice throughout this site that a single SIC Code will be referred to as ‘AN’ SIC code as … Read more