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NAICS 551112: Offices of other holding companies

NAICS 551112 is the industry code for offices of other holding companies. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for professional services and start your application when you are ready.

What 551112 covers

Holding companies here own securities or controlling interests in other companies, other than banks, and exist mainly to hold them. Family holding companies, investment holding entities and parent companies that do not manage operations fit here.

Included in this code

  • Nonbank holding companies
  • Family holding companies
  • Parent companies holding subsidiaries
  • Personal holding companies
  • Utility holding companies

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Businesses that use 551112

Family holding companyParent LLC owning operating companiesInvestment holding entity

Financing for this trade

Holding companies borrow at the parent level with term loans secured by subsidiary stock or guarantees, and acquisition loans including SBA 7(a) for small business purchases where the operating company is a co borrower. Lenders look at consolidated cash flow, subsidiary guarantees and debt across the group.

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Is 551112 the right code for a holding company that is not a bank holding company?

Yes, if your company mainly holds ownership in other companies and does not run their operations. Family holding companies and parent LLCs owning operating businesses commonly use 551112. If the parent actively manages the subsidiaries as a headquarters, 551114 fits better. Bank holding companies use 551111.

What is the SBA size standard for 551112?

SBA sets the size standard for 551112 at $45.5 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Holding companies 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 holding companies fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.

Can a holding company get an SBA loan?

A holding company can be part of an SBA 7(a) loan when it owns the operating business, typically as a co borrower or guarantor with the operating company. Size is measured across all affiliates. Lenders look at consolidated cash flow, ownership structure and personal guarantees from 20 percent owners.

What does NAICS 551112 cover?

Offices of other holding companies. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 55 Management of companies and enterprises, 551 Management of companies and enterprises, 5511 Management of companies and enterprises, 55111 Management of companies and enterprises.

What financing do NAICS 551112 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 551112?

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.