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NAICS 533110: Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (except copyrighted works)

NAICS 533110 is the industry code for lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (except copyrighted works). Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for professional services and start your application when you are ready.

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What 533110 covers

Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets license the use of patents, trademarks, brand names and franchise agreements for royalties.

Included in this code

  • Franchisors
  • Patent licensing companies
  • Trademark licensing
  • Brand licensing

Not this code

Businesses that use 533110

FranchisorPatent licensing companyBrand licensing company

Financing for this trade

Franchisors finance growth with term loans backed by royalty streams and, for large systems, whole business securitizations. Lenders review unit count, royalty history, same store sales and franchisee health.

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Is 533110 the right code for a franchisor or IP licensor?

Yes, if you earn royalties by licensing patents, trademarks or franchise rights. Franchisees use their operating business code. Owners in this trade most often weigh it against 512230 (music publishers) and 513210 (software publishers). The right choice is the activity that brings in the most revenue, used the same way on tax returns and loan applications.

What is the SBA size standard for 533110?

The SBA size standard for 533110 is $47M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A franchisor or IP licensor at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.

How do franchisors get financing?

Royalty streams support term loans and, for large systems, whole business securitizations. Lenders review unit count, royalty history and franchisee health. Expect lenders to ask for receivables and payables agings, recent bank statements and a debt schedule, which also help a broker match the request to the right lender quickly.

What does NAICS 533110 cover?

Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (except copyrighted works). Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 53 Real estate and rental and leasing, 533 Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (except copyrighted works), 5331 Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (except copyrighted works), 53311 Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (except copyrighted works).

What financing do NAICS 533110 businesses use?

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

Where do I put NAICS 533110?

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.