What's the NAICS and SIC code for a virtual assistant?
For a virtual assistant, use NAICS 561410 (Document Preparation Services) in the US and SIC 82110 (Combined office administrative service activities) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
561410 Document Preparation Services
Document Preparation Services, where Census lists secretarial services, typing and transcription.
SBA small business limit: $19 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
82110 Combined office administrative service activities
Combined office administrative service activities, which ONS describes as reception, billing, record keeping and combined secretarial work.
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 561110 | Office Administrative Services | you run the day-to-day office administration of client businesses |
| NAICS 541219 | Other Accounting Services | bookkeeping is most of your work |
| SIC 82190 | Photocopying, document preparation and other specialised office support activities | you mainly do transcription, typing or other document work |
| SIC 69202 | Bookkeeping activities | bookkeeping is most of your work |
Good to know
If one task, such as bookkeeping or social media, brings in most of your income, use the code for that task instead.
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.