# NAICS 512230: Music Publishers

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This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions in accordance with law and promoting and authorizing the use of these compositions in recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print, or other media.

- NAICS code: 512230
- Title: Music Publishers
- Sector: 51 Information
- Subsector: 512 Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
- Industry group: 5122 Sound Recording Industries
- SBA size standard: 900 employees
- Open bids on BidRover: 0

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is NAICS code 512230?

NAICS 512230 is "Music Publishers" in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System, in sector 51 (Information). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions in accordance with law and promoting and authorizing the use of these compositions in recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print, or other media.

### What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 512230?

A business is small under NAICS 512230 at or below 900 employees, including affiliates (13 CFR 121.201). Confirm the standard named in each solicitation.

### How many government bids are open under NAICS 512230?

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## Related NAICS codes

- [711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers](https://bidrover.com/naics/711510)
- [512240 Sound Recording Studios](https://bidrover.com/naics/512240)
- [512250 Record Production and Distribution](https://bidrover.com/naics/512250)
- [512290 Other Sound Recording Industries](https://bidrover.com/naics/512290)

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Code titles and definitions: U.S. Census Bureau, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 2022 (https://www.census.gov/naics/). Size standards: U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Size Standards, 13 CFR 121.201, eCFR text current as of 2026-10-21 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-121.201).

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