541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on scientific and technical issues (except environmental).
Illustrative Examples
- Agricultural consulting services
- Motion picture consulting services
- Biological consulting services
- Physics consulting services
- Chemical consulting services
- Radio consulting services
- Economic consulting services
- Safety consulting services
- Energy consulting services
- Security consulting services
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541690 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Other Scientific and Technical 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 0781 - Landscape Counseling and Planning (via SIC1987:0781→NAICS1997:54169→2002:541690→2007:541690→2012:541690→2017:541690→2022:541690)
- SIC 8748 - Business Consulting Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8748→NAICS1997:54169→2002:541690→2007:541690→2012:541690→2017:541690→2022:541690)
- SIC 8999 - Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8999→NAICS1997:54169→2002:541690→2007:541690→2012:541690→2017:541690→2022:541690)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541690:
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541690 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541690 is 'Other Scientific and Technical 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 541690?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541690 is $19,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541690?
NAICS code 541690 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 0781 - Landscape Counseling and Planning, 8748 - Business Consulting Services, NEC, 8999 - Services, NEC.