Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the distribution or delivery, except by mail or electronic distribution, of advertising materials or samples.
Canadian industry
541870 Advertising material distribution services
Services de distribution de matériel publicitaire
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Advertising material distribution services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 54187 - Advertising material distribution services |
| International correspondence | M7310* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- distributing advertising specialties (See 541891 Specialty advertising distributors (CAN))
- providing direct mail advertising services (See 541860 Direct mail advertising)
Examples
- advertising material (e.g., circulars, samples, coupons, handbills, flyers), direct distribution services (door-to-door)
- telephone directory distribution services, door-to-door
- advertising material (e.g., circulars, samples, coupons, handbills, flyers), direct distribution services (door-to-door)
- circular direct distribution services
- coupon direct distribution services
- door-to-door distribution of advertising material (e.g., circulars, flyers, samples)
- flyer direct distribution services
- telephone directory distribution services, door-to-door
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
telephone directory distribution services, door-to-doorcircular direct distribution servicescoupon direct distribution servicesflyer direct distribution services
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: M7310*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 541870
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
541870
Advertising material distribution services
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 541870 Advertising material distribution services. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
541870
telephone directory distribution services, door-to-door
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as telephone directory distribution services, door-to-door. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541870 Advertising material distribution services to a business file.
03
541870
circular direct distribution services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as circular direct distribution services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541870 Advertising material distribution services to a business file.
04
541870
coupon direct distribution services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as coupon direct distribution services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541870 Advertising material distribution services to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 541870Advertising material distribution services
Commonly confused with
541891 — Specialty advertising distributors
distributing advertising specialties (See 541891 Specialty advertising distributors (CAN))
541860 — Direct mail advertising
providing direct mail advertising services (See 541860 Direct mail advertising)
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
M7310*Advertising
Approximate correspondence
Advertising material distribution services
US NAICS reference541870 - Advertising Material Distribution Services
Source row
541870Advertising material distribution services
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 541870 cover?
Advertising material distribution services: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the distribution or delivery, except by mail or electronic distribution, of advertising materials or samples.
Which level of the hierarchy is 541870?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 541870?
It rolls up to 54187 Advertising material distribution services.
Should I stop at 541870 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 541870?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 541870?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 541870 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 8 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Research work, Legal advisory, Design services, Accounting support, Software consulting.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 541870?
Yes. The page shows M7310* Advertising.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Advertising Material Distribution Services.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.