NAICS FAQ

What do you mean by NAICS code?

A NAICS code is a 6-digit North American Industry Classification System identifier that describes your primary industry.

A NAICS code is a 6-digit North American Industry Classification System identifier that describes your primary industry based on what you sell, not your business structure or tax status.

Federal agencies, prime contractors, and lenders use NAICS codes to group similar companies, apply SBA size standards, and decide which firms qualify as "small" for a specific opportunity. Every serious government contractor should maintain an accurate primary NAICS code plus additional codes that match other revenue-generating lines of business.

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