What's the NAICS and SIC code for a tattoo studio?
For a tattoo studio, use NAICS 812199 (Other Personal Care Services) in the US and SIC 96090 (Other service activities n.e.c.) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
812199 Other Personal Care Services
Other Personal Care Services: Census lists tattoo parlors and microblading tattoo services here.
SBA small business limit: $9 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
96090 Other service activities n.e.c.
Other service activities n.e.c., where ONS indexes Tattooist and body piercing studios.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SIC 96020 | Hairdressing and other beauty treatment | you mainly offer beauty treatments, with tattooing on the side |
Good to know
Piercing and tattooing share the same 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.
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.