What's the NAICS and SIC code for a staffing agency?
For a staffing agency, use NAICS 561320 (Temporary Help Services) in the US and SIC 78200 (Temporary employment agency activities) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
561320 Temporary Help Services
Temporary Help Services: supplying workers to clients for limited periods.
SBA small business limit: $34 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
78200 Temporary employment agency activities
Temporary employment agency activities.
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 561311 | Employment Placement Agencies | you place permanent employees for a fee |
| NAICS 561330 | Professional Employer Organizations | you act as a PEO (professional employer organisation) |
| SIC 78109 | Other activities of employment placement agencies | you recruit for permanent roles |
| SIC 78300 | Human resources provision and management of human resources functions | you provide other human resources services |
Good to know
Temporary staffing and permanent recruitment are separate codes in both countries.
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.
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.