NAICS Code for Event Planning Business
The NAICS code for an event planning business is 561920, Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Event and meeting planning, conference planning and trade show organizing fall under 561920, Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Party planning for individuals is a personal services code, 812990. Federal conference and meeting support is posted under 561920.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 561920 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 812990 All Other Personal Services | You plan private parties or personal events for individuals. | $15 million or less in receipts |
| 532289 All Other Consumer Goods Rental | You rent party tents and banquet equipment. | $12.5 million or less in receipts |
| 722320 Caterers | You provide catering. | $9 million or less in receipts |
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for an event planning business?
The NAICS code for an event planning business is 561920, Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Event and meeting planning, conference planning and trade show organizing fall under 561920, Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Party planning for individuals is a personal services code, 812990. Federal conference and meeting support is posted under 561920.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561920?
A business counts as small under NAICS 561920 with $20 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.