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512240

NAICS code for music production

The NAICS code for music production is 512240, Sound Recording Studios. Depending on the work, also check 512250.

Recording studios working for a fee are 512240; companies that produce and release records are 512250.

Also searched as: recording studio, music producer.

Best match

512240 Sound Recording Studios

Businesses primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for sound recording in a studio.

Census NAICS lines under 512240 that match music production:

  • Sound recording studios (except integrated record companies)
  • Recording studios, sound, operating on a contract or fee basis
  • Audio recording postproduction services
All about NAICS 512240

Other codes to check

512250 Record Production and Distribution

Businesses primarily engaged in record production and/or releasing, promoting, and distributing sound recordings to wholesalers, retailers, or directly to the public.

Census NAICS lines under 512250 that match music production:

  • Sound recording, integrated production, reproduction, release, and distribution
  • Sound recording, releasing, promoting, and distributing
  • Integrated record production and distribution
All about NAICS 512250

Questions

What is the NAICS code for music production?

512240, Sound Recording Studios. Businesses primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for sound recording in a studio.

Is there more than one NAICS code for music production?

Often, yes. Also check 512250 (Record Production and Distribution). Recording studios working for a fee are 512240; companies that produce and release records are 512250. In SAM.gov you can list several NAICS codes and mark one as primary.

Which NAICS code is used for a government bid?

The one on the solicitation. Federal agencies assign one NAICS code to each solicitation, and the SBA size standard of that code decides whether you count as a small business for that bid.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS (public domain). PublicBeam is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau or any agency. Always check the NAICS code in the official notice before you bid.