541430 — Graphic Design Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning, designing, and managing the production of visual communication in order to convey specific messages or concepts, clarify complex information, or project visual identities. These services can include the design of printed materials, packaging, advertising, signage systems, and corporate identification (logos). This industry also includes commercial artists engaged exclusively in generating drawings and illustrations requiring technical accuracy or interpretative skills.
Illustrative Examples
- Commercial art studios
- Corporate identification (i.e., logo) design services
- Independent commercial or graphic artists
- Medical art or illustration services
- Graphic design consulting services
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in creating and/or placing public display advertising material are
- classified in Industry 541850, Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising; and
- Independent artists primarily engaged in creating and selling visual artwork for noncommercial use and
- independent cartoonists are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541430 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Graphic Design Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $9,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 541400 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5414 |
| 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 7336 - Commercial Art and Graphic Design (via SIC1987:7336→NAICS1997:54143→2002:541430→2007:541430→2012:541430→2017:541430→2022:541430)
- SIC 8099 - Health and Allied Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8099→NAICS1997:54143→2002:541430→2007:541430→2012:541430→2017:541430→2022:541430)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541430:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 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.
Related Industries in 5414
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541430 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541430 is 'Graphic Design Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541430?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541430 is $9,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541430?
NAICS code 541430 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7336 - Commercial Art and Graphic Design, 8099 - Health and Allied Services, NEC.