522220 — Sales Financing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in sales financing or sales financing in combination with leasing. Sales financing establishments are primarily engaged in lending money for the purpose of providing collateralized goods through a contractual installment sales agreement, either directly from or through arrangements with dealers.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments not engaged in sales financing, but primarily engaged in providing leases for equipment and other
- assets are classified in Subsector 532, Rental and Leasing Services.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 522220 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Sales Financing |
| SBA Size Standard | $47,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 522220 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 52 → 522 → 5222 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 6141 - Personal Credit Institutions (via SIC1987:6141→NAICS1997:52222→2002:522220→2007:522220→2012:522220→2017:522220→2022:522220)
- SIC 6153 - Short-Term Business Credit Institutions, Except Agricultural (via SIC1987:6153→NAICS1997:52222→2002:522220→2007:522220→2012:522220→2017:522220→2022:522220)
- SIC 6159 - Miscellaneous Business Credit Institutions (via SIC1987:6159→NAICS1997:52222→2002:522220→2007:522220→2012:522220→2017:522220→2022:522220)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 522220:
- Sector 52 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Finance and Insurance sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 522220 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 522220 is 'Sales Financing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 52 (Finance and Insurance); the SBA small-business size standard is $47,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 522220?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 522220 is $47,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 522220?
NAICS code 522220 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 6141 - Personal Credit Institutions, 6153 - Short-Term Business Credit Institutions, Except Agricultural, 6159 - Miscellaneous Business Credit Institutions.