Directory and Mailing List Publishers
Publishing directories, mailing lists, and collections or compilations of fact. The products are typically protected in their selection, arrangement and/or presentation. Examples are lists of mailing addresses, telephone directories, directories of businesses, collections or compilations of proprietary drugs or legal case results, compilations of public records, etc. These establishments may publish directories and mailing lists in print or electronic form, including exclusively on the Internet.
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What is SBA Size Standard?
The maximum number of employees a business can have to qualify as a "small business" for federal contracting and SBA loan programs.
What's Included
- ✓Business directory publishers
- ✓Mailing list publishers
- ✓Directory publishers
- ✓Telephone directory publishers
Example Companies
- ●Dun & Bradstreet- Business data
- ●Acxiom- Data services
- ●InfoUSA- Mailing lists
This Code is NOT For...
NAICS 513140 does not cover the following activities. Use the correct code instead:
Operating Web search portals
Printing without publishing directories and mailing lists
Publishing computer software
Creating and publishing encyclopedias and similar collections of creative works in print and/or electronic media
Creating and publishing collections of creative works that are periodically updated
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Most businesses operate under several NAICS codes. Your primary code should reflect your main source of revenue. You can list secondary codes for other business activities when registering with government agencies or applying for contracts.
Choose the NAICS code that represents your largest revenue source as your primary code. You can add secondary codes for other activities. For example, a restaurant that also offers catering would use Full-Service Restaurants as the primary code and Caterers as a secondary code.
NAICS codes do not directly determine your tax obligations. However, certain tax credits, deductions, and industry-specific regulations may reference NAICS codes to determine eligibility. Your actual tax liability depends on your business structure and activities, not your classification code.
No. The NAICS code on your EIN application is for statistical purposes only. You can update it if your business activities change. The IRS uses this information for economic analysis, not for determining your tax treatment.
You can update your NAICS code when filing your next business tax return or by contacting the IRS. For government contracts, update your code in SAM.gov. There is no penalty for changing codes as your business evolves or if you selected the wrong code initially.