What's the NAICS and SIC code for a personal trainer?
For a personal trainer, use NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services) in the US and SIC 85510 (Sports and recreation education) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
812990 All Other Personal Services
All Other Personal Services, which Census indexes for "Personal fitness training services".
SBA small business limit: $15 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
85510 Sports and recreation education
Sports and recreation education, which covers fitness instruction.
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 713940 | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | you run a gym or fitness studio |
| NAICS 611620 | Sports and Recreation Instruction | you mainly teach a sport in classes |
| SIC 93130 | Fitness facilities | you operate a gym or fitness facility |
Good to know
Trainers who rent space in someone else's gym still classify their own business, not the gym's.
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.