What's the NAICS and SIC code for a towing company?
For a towing company, use NAICS 488410 (Motor Vehicle Towing) in the US and SIC 52219 (Other service activities incidental to land transportation, n.e.c.) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
488410 Motor Vehicle Towing
Motor Vehicle Towing, including tow truck and roadside services.
SBA small business limit: $9 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
52219 Other service activities incidental to land transportation, n.e.c.
Other service activities incidental to land transportation, where ONS indexes towing and roadside assistance.
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 45200 | Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles | repairing vehicles is your main income |
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.