NAICS Code 541820 — Public Relations Agencies

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 54182 (Public Relations Agencies).

Code	541820
Title	Public Relations Agencies
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$19 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in designing and implementing public relations campaigns. These campaigns are designed to promote the interests and image of their clients. Establishments providing lobbying, political consulting, or public relations consulting are included in this industry.

Is a business under 541820 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 541820 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $19 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.

Where 541820 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	54	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Subsector	541	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Industry Group	5418	Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
NAICS Industry	54182	Public Relations Agencies
National Industry	541820	Public Relations Agencies

Related SIC codes

Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.

SIC code	Title
8743	Public Relations Services

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.