Powered by LevrNAICS 541930: Translation and interpretation services
NAICS 541930 is the industry code for translation and interpretation services. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for professional services and start your application when you are ready.
What 541930 covers
These businesses translate written documents and interpret spoken language between languages, including sign language interpretation. Clients include courts, hospitals, law firms, government agencies and businesses localizing products.
Included in this code
- Document translation
- Medical and court interpretation
- Sign language interpretation
- Website and software localization
- Over the phone and video interpretation
- Certified translation services
Not this code
- Court reporting: see 561492 Court reporting and stenotype services
- Language schools: see 611630 Language schools
Businesses that use 541930
Financing for this trade
Language services firms have long receivable cycles with hospitals, courts and agencies, so they rely on invoice factoring, lines of credit and SBA 7(a) loans. Lenders look at government and healthcare contracts, payment history and contractor costs.
Apply for funding with AIIs 541930 the right code for a translation or interpretation service?
Yes, if your main work is translating documents or interpreting speech, including sign language, medical, legal and court interpretation and localization. If you teach languages, use 611630. If you transcribe court proceedings, 561492 fits better. Localization firms that adapt websites and software for new markets also belong under 541930.
What is the SBA size standard for 541930?
SBA sets the size standard for 541930 at $22.5 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Translation and interpretation firms at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent translation and interpretation firms fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.
How do translation agencies manage cash flow?
Most pay freelance linguists quickly but wait 30 to 90 days for hospitals, courts and agencies to pay, so invoice factoring and receivables lines are common. SBA 7(a) loans support growth and technology. Lenders look at contract quality, payer mix and receivables aging.
What does NAICS 541930 cover?
Translation and interpretation services. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 54 Professional, scientific, and technical services, 541 Professional, scientific, and technical services, 5419 Other professional, scientific, and technical services, 54193 Translation and interpretation services.
What financing do NAICS 541930 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 541930?
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.