Compliance Guides

How to Find and Verify Your Business NAICS Code A step-by-step practical guide to looking up and selecting the correct NAICS code for an organization using self-classification rules. NAICS 2017 to 2022 Updates: Key Changes, Splits, and Mergers An analytical breakdown of the major changes introduced in the 2022 NAICS revision, detailing merged codes and retired classifications. NAICS vs. SIC vs. ISIC: Understanding Industrial Classification Systems A comparative analysis explaining the relationship, scope, and differences between NAICS, legacy SIC, and the international UN ISIC standard. How NAICS Codes Affect Your Business Tax Filings and SBA Status Guides small businesses on how their NAICS classification dictates IRS business activity coding and federal contracting programs. Are NAICS Codes State-Specific? National vs. State Classifications Explains why NAICS is a federal standard, not state-issued, and how businesses lookup and report their codes to state departments. Do I Need a NAICS Code for My LLC? Registration and Compliance Requirements Explains when state LLC registrations, business bank accounts, and tax returns require a valid NAICS industry code.

Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist in Modern B2B Databases and Systems Explains why four-digit SIC codes remain widespread in marketing data, risk underwriting, and historical datasets despite being legacy. How SEC EDGAR Uses SIC Codes for Public Company Classification A compliance guide explaining how the SEC assigns primary industrial classifications to filers and how it impacts regulatory searches. How to Perform a SIC to NAICS Crosswalk Conversion A technical walkthrough demonstrating how to map legacy SIC codes to modern 2022 NAICS categories using historical concordances. OSHA Compliance and Industry Standard Industrial Classification Lookup Details how OSHA uses legacy SIC codes to determine facility recordkeeping requirements, safety standards, and program applicability.

Receipts-Based vs. Employee-Based SBA Size Standards Explained A breakdown of the two primary measurement bases used by the SBA, explaining when employee counts vs. revenue averages apply. How to Calculate Average Annual Receipts for SBA Certification Instructions on calculating annual receipts according to SBA regulations, detailing the 3-year and 5-year average calculation rules. Understanding SBA Affiliation Rules and How They Impact Business Size Explains how shared ownership, management, or contracts create affiliation, requiring businesses to merge receipts for size calculations. SBA Size Protests: Eligibility, Filing, and Appeals Processes A compliance overview detailing how competitors challenge small business self-certifications and how to defend against size protests. Are SBA Size Standards Different by State? Federal Uniformity Rules Explains the nationwide uniformity of Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard limits across all 50 states.

The DUNS to UEI Transition: Key Information for Contractors Explains the transition from the proprietary D&B DUNS identifier to the GSA-owned Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on SAM.gov. How to Request and Maintain a CAGE Code for Federal Awards Step-by-step instructions on requesting a CAGE code from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and aligning registration details. SAM.gov Registration Guide: Unique Entity ID Setup and Requirements A practical walkthrough detailing the registration process on SAM.gov, verification steps, and maintaining active status. Understanding NCAGE Codes for International (Non-U.S.) Entities An overview of CAGE requirements for foreign firms, explaining how to secure an NCAGE code before registering on SAM.gov.

Understanding the ISO 17442 Standard and LEI Code Structure An anatomical breakdown of the 20-digit LEI format, detailing LOU prefixes, entity markers, and check digits. The ISO 7064 Mod 97-10 Check Character Algorithm Explained A technical explanation of the Mod 97-10 checksum algorithm used to calculate and validate checking characters in LEI structures. LEI vs. DUNS vs. EIN: Understanding Corporate Identifiers Compares global financial IDs (LEI) against commercial credit markers (DUNS) and IRS tax registrations (EIN). How to Query and Verify Entities via the GLEIF Golden Copy Database Explains how to use the Global LEI Foundation search index to query entity details, active status, and corporate relationship hierarchies.