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NAICS 541340: Drafting services

NAICS 541340 is the industry code for drafting services. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for professional services and start your application when you are ready.

What 541340 covers

Drafting services prepare detailed drawings for engineers and architects. CAD drafting firms and freelance drafters are included.

Included in this code

  • CAD drafting services
  • Blueprint drafting
  • Technical drawing

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Businesses that use 541340

CAD drafting firmFreelance drafter

Financing for this trade

Drafting firms finance CAD workstations and software with small lines and SBA microloans or 7(a) loans. Lenders look at client mix and recurring work from engineering and architecture firms.

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Is 541340 the right code for a drafting service?

Yes, if you prepare technical drawings for others without providing engineering design. Engineering firms use 541330. The closest alternatives are 541330 (engineering services) and 541310 (architectural services). Use whichever matches your largest revenue stream, and keep it consistent across tax filings, SBA forms and lender applications.

What is the SBA size standard for 541340?

The SBA size standard for 541340 is $9M 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 drafting service at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.

What financing helps a drafting business?

Small lines of credit and SBA microloans fund software and workstations. Lenders review client mix. Businesses within the $9M SBA size standard can also use SBA 7(a) loans of up to $5 million for working capital, equipment or a buyout, and SBA 504 loans for owner occupied buildings.

What does NAICS 541340 cover?

Drafting services. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 54 Professional, scientific, and technical services, 541 Professional, scientific, and technical services, 5413 Architectural, engineering, and related services, 54134 Drafting services.

What financing do NAICS 541340 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 541340?

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.