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NAICS 221210: Natural gas distribution

NAICS 221210 is the industry code for natural gas distribution. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for energy services and start your application when you are ready.

What 221210 covers

Businesses classified here distribute natural gas to homes and businesses through local mains, including gas marketers that sell to end users.

Included in this code

  • Natural gas utilities
  • Gas distribution systems
  • Natural gas marketers to end users
  • Propane distribution through mains

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Businesses that use 221210

Local gas utilityNatural gas marketerMunicipal gas system

Financing for this trade

Utilities and system operators use long term debt secured by the system, capital expenditure lines and equipment financing, with smaller private operators using SBA 7(a) and 504. Lenders look at rate regulation, customer count and the condition of the system.

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Is 221210 the right code for a natural gas distribution company?

Yes, if your business distributes natural gas to end customers. The code for interstate gas pipelines is 486210. Pick the code that matches the activity earning most of your revenue, and use that same code on your tax return, loan applications and SBA forms so lenders see one consistent picture.

What is the SBA size standard for 221210?

The SBA size standard for 221210 is 1,150 employees. A business at or under that headcount, counting affiliates, is small for SBA loans such as 7(a) and 504 and for federal contracting set asides. Employees are averaged across all pay periods over the past 24 months, including part time and temporary staff.

What financing do natural gas distributors use?

Utilities and system operators use long term debt secured by the system, capital expenditure lines and equipment financing, with smaller private operators using SBA 7(a) and 504. Lenders look at rate regulation, customer count and the condition of the system. Lenders that already fund this trade move faster because they know how to read its cash cycle.

What does NAICS 221210 cover?

Natural gas distribution. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 22 Utilities, 221 Utilities, 2212 Natural gas distribution, 22121 Natural gas distribution.

What financing do NAICS 221210 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for energy services businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 221210?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.