What's the NAICS and SIC code for a tailor or alterations shop?
For a tailor or alterations shop, use NAICS 811490 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance) in the US and SIC 95290 (Repair of personal and household goods n.e.c.) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
811490 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
Census indexes tailor shops (alterations only) and garment alteration shops here.
SBA small business limit: $9 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
95290 Repair of personal and household goods n.e.c.
Repair of personal and household goods n.e.c., where ONS indexes repair and alteration of clothing.
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 315250 | Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) | you mainly make custom garments from fabric |
| SIC 14131 | Manufacture of other men's outerwear | you mainly make bespoke tailored outerwear |
Good to know
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.