561440 — Collection Agencies
NAICS 561440 is 'Collection Agencies', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $19,500,000.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting payments for claims and remitting payments collected to their clients.
Illustrative Examples
- Account or delinquent account collection services
- Tax collection services on a contract or fee basis
- Bill or debt collection services
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 561440 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Collection Agencies |
| SBA Size Standard | $19,500,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 561440 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 56 → 561 → 5614 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 561440
National Industry
Sector (2)
56
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Subsector (3)
561
Administrative and Support Services
Industry Group (4)
5614
Business Support Services
Industry (5)
56144
Collection Agencies
National Industry (6)
561440
Collection Agencies
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7322 - Adjustment and Collection Services (via SIC1987:7322→NAICS1997:56144→2002:561440→2007:561440→2012:561440→2017:561440→2022:561440)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 561440:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation 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 5614
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 561440 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 561440 is 'Collection Agencies', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $19,500,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561440?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 561440 is $19,500,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 561440?
NAICS code 561440 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7322 - Adjustment and Collection Services.