2022 NAICS national industry in sector 54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
541820 Public Relations Agencies
NAICS 541820 is the US industry code for public relations agencies. It covers establishments primarily engaged in designing and implementing public relations campaigns.
- Code
- 541820 (2022 NAICS)
- Title
- Public Relations Agencies
- Part of
- Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
- SBA small business limit
- Average annual receipts up to $19 million
- Closest UK SIC
- 70210, 70221, 70229 (details)
Changes coming. The NAICS 2027 revision applies to data from 1 January 2027, and SBA proposed new size standards on 20 August 2026. The values on this page are the ones in force today; we update this page when the official files change.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in designing and implementing public relations campaigns. These campaigns are designed to promote the interests and image of their clients. Establishments providing lobbying, political consulting, or public relations consulting are included in this industry.
Businesses that use this code
Activities listed under 541820
The Census index assigns these 6 activities to this code. If your business matches one, this is your code.
- Lobbying services
- Lobbyists' offices
- Political consulting services
- Public relations agencies
- Public relations consulting services
- Public relations services
SBA size standard for 541820
To count as a small business for SBA loans and federal contracts under NAICS 541820, your business (including affiliates) must not exceed $19 million in average annual receipts. Check your business.
Source: SBA table of size standards, effective March 17, 2023.
Closest UK SIC 2007 codes
There is no official one-to-one link between NAICS and UK SIC. These codes share the same international class (ISIC Rev. 4: 7020), so treat them as a starting point and check the definition.
- 70210Public relations and communications activitiesUK SIC
- 70221Financial managementUK SIC
- 70229Management consultancy activities other than financial managementUK SIC
Built from Census concordances 2022→2017 NAICS and 2017 NAICS→ISIC Rev. 4.
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Data last changed November 14, 2026. How this page is built.