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SBA Now Classifies Content Creators as Small Businesses [2026]

The SBA's 15 October 2026 guidance puts qualifying creators under NAICS 5121. What it changes for loans, brand deals and the 20 November comment deadline.

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Key questions

Are content creators now small businesses under SBA rules?
Qualifying creator-led businesses now have a named place in SBA classification: NAICS 5121, Motion Picture and Video Industries.
Does the SBA guidance give creators a new loan program?
No.
What NAICS code should a creator use?
The SBA advises starting with 5121, then choosing the six-digit code that fits your primary business activity.

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