Is the NAICS code the same as the EIN?
No, the EIN is a tax identification number from the IRS, while NAICS is an industry classification describing what you sell.
No, your NAICS code and EIN are completely different: the EIN is a tax identification number issued by the IRS, while NAICS is an industry classification describing what you sell.
Many federal and lending forms request both because they need to know who you are (EIN) and what you do (NAICS) to apply the correct rules and size standards. When you apply for an EIN, an initial NAICS classification may be recorded, but you can refine or expand your codes later in SAM.gov and other profiles as your business evolves.
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Our NAICS tools help you identify codes that match real buying behavior, so your profile, SBA programs, and pipeline all align with what federal buyers actually purchase.