NAICS Code for Graphic Design Business
The NAICS code for a graphic design business is 541430, Graphic Design Services. Graphic design, logo and corporate identity design, commercial illustration and medical illustration fall under 541430, Graphic Design Services. Printing what you design is manufacturing (323111), and building websites is 541511. Agencies buy publication design, illustration and exhibit graphics under 541430.
- Primary NAICS code
- 541430
- SBA size standard
- $9 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open federal contracts
- None right now
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 541430 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services | You build websites. | $34 million or less in receipts |
| 541810 Advertising Agencies | You plan and run ad campaigns. | $25.5 million or less in receipts |
| 323111 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) | You print the materials yourself. | 650 employees or fewer |
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 a graphic design business?
The NAICS code for a graphic design business is 541430, Graphic Design Services. Graphic design, logo and corporate identity design, commercial illustration and medical illustration fall under 541430, Graphic Design Services. Printing what you design is manufacturing (323111), and building websites is 541511. Agencies buy publication design, illustration and exhibit graphics under 541430.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541430?
A business counts as small under NAICS 541430 with $9 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.