NAICS Code for Printing Business
The NAICS code for a printing business is 323111, Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books). Commercial offset, digital and flexographic printing of forms, flyers, catalogs and cards falls under 323111, Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books). Screen printing is 323113, copy shops are 561439, and printing brokers that don't print are 561990. Printing is a manufacturing code, so don't register it if you only design or resell print work.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 323111 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 323113 Commercial Screen Printing | You do screen printing. | 500 employees or fewer |
| 561439 Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops) | You run a copy shop that doesn't offer printing services. | $26.5 million or less in receipts |
| 561990 All Other Support Services | You broker print jobs without running presses. | $16.5 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 a printing business?
The NAICS code for a printing business is 323111, Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books). Commercial offset, digital and flexographic printing of forms, flyers, catalogs and cards falls under 323111, Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books). Screen printing is 323113, copy shops are 561439, and printing brokers that don't print are 561990. Printing is a manufacturing code, so don't register it if you only design or resell print work.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 323111?
A business counts as small under NAICS 323111 with 650 employees or fewer, 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.