541613 — Marketing Consulting Services
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on marketing issues, such as developing marketing objectives and policies, sales forecasting, new product developing and pricing, licensing and franchise planning, and marketing planning and strategy.
Illustrative Examples
- Customer services management consulting services
- New product development consulting services
- Marketing management consulting services
- Sales management consulting services
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Creating advertising campaigns and placing such advertising in media--are classified in Industry 541810,
- Advertising Agencies;
- Developing and implementing public relations plans--are classified in Industry 541820, Public Relations
- Agencies;
- Creating direct mail advertising campaigns--are classified in Industry 541860, Direct Mail Advertising; and
- Developing and conducting marketing research or public opinion polling--are classified in Industry 541910,
- Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541613 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Marketing Consulting Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $19,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 541600 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5416 |
| 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 8742 - Management Consulting Services (via SIC1987:8742→NAICS1997:541613→2002:541613→2007:541613→2012:541613→2017:541613→2022:541613)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541613:
- 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 5416
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541613 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541613 is 'Marketing Consulting Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $19,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541613?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541613 is $19,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541613?
NAICS code 541613 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 8742 - Management Consulting Services.