NAICS Code for Video Production Company
The NAICS code for a video production company is 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production. Video production, including instructional videos and TV commercials, falls under 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production. Editing and post-production for other producers is 512191, and event videography is listed under the photography codes. Agencies buy training and public service videos under 512110.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 512110 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 512191 Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services | You do post-production, editing or closed captioning of taped material. | $39 million or less in receipts |
| 541922 Commercial Photography | You film commercial events. | $9 million or less in receipts |
| 541921 Photography Studios, Portrait | You videotape weddings, birthdays or portraits. | $16 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 video production company?
The NAICS code for a video production company is 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production. Video production, including instructional videos and TV commercials, falls under 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production. Editing and post-production for other producers is 512191, and event videography is listed under the photography codes. Agencies buy training and public service videos under 512110.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 512110?
A business counts as small under NAICS 512110 with $40 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.