What's the NAICS and SIC code for a painting contractor?
For a painting contractor, use NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors) in the US and SIC 43341 (Painting) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors, which Census indexes for house painting.
SBA small business limit: $19 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
43341 Painting
Painting; ONS indexes "Painting contractor" here.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 238310 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | you mainly hang drywall or plaster |
| SIC 43310 | Plastering | you mainly plaster |
Good to know
Wallpaper hanging shares the painting code in the US.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.