Is NAICS code the same as EIN?

NAICS Codes vs. EIN: What’s The Difference?

No, the NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) is NOT the same thing as the IRS assigned EIN (Employer Identification Number). The NAICS code is a 5-6 digit set of numbers used to identify what your company provides as a service and is only used in the context of federal contracting. When registering in SAM, you will be asked to input your NAICS Code.

If you are unsure of your business’s NAICS Codes, follow the steps below:

• • At the top of this page, select “Check SAM & UEI Status”
  • Input your company’s legal business name, CAGE Code, or UEI
  • Solve the security question and select “Check SAM Status NOW”
  • Allow the page to generate a brief summary of the SAM Registration which will include
    • Primary NAICS Code (use the NAICS Code Lookup Tool to confirm it’s the one you want)
    • Expiration Date (if within 60 days, begin the renewal process NOW)
    • CAGE Code and UEI
    • PSC and FSC Codes
    • POC’s and more

You an also access the tool by clicking the button below

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