541930 — Translation and Interpretation Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in translating written material and interpreting speech from one language to another and establishments primarily engaged in providing sign language services (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing transcription services--are classified in Industry 561410, Document Preparation Services;
- Providing real-time (i.e., simultaneous) closed captioning services for live television performances, at
- meetings and conferences--are classified in U.S. Industry 561492, Court Reporting and Stenotype Services;
- Providing film or tape closed captioning services--are classified in U.S. Industry 512191, Teleproduction
- and Other Postproduction Services; and
- Analyzing handwriting--are classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical
- Services.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:54193→2002:541930→2007:541930→2012:541930→2017:541930→2022:541930)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R608 — Translation and Interpreting Services(Including Sign Language)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541930 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541930 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Translation and Interpretation Services' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541930? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $22,500,000 for NAICS code 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541930? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7389 - Business Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541930:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 541930 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Translation and Interpretation Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Translation — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Translation Services — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.