NAICS Code

What is NAICS Code?

A NAICS (pronounced NAKES) Code is a classification within the North American Industry Classification System. The NAICS System was developed for use by Federal Statistical Agencies to collect, analyze, and publish statistical data related to the US Economy.

How do I get a NAICS Code?

NAICS is a Self-Assigned System; no one assigns you a NAICS Code. This means that a company selects the code that best depicts their primary business activity and then uses it when asked for their code. If your Business Activities include more than one Unique Line of Business, you may want to use more than one NAICS Code. You can use this site to view the available NAICS Codes and use their Keyword search to guide you to the correct NAICS Codes. 

Tips for keyword search: enter a keyword that describes your kind of business. A list of primary business activities containing that keyword and the corresponding NAICS codes will appear. Choose the one that most closely corresponds to your primary business activity, or refine your search to obtain other choices.

Resource: NAICS Association