Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing, customizing and painting motor vehicle bodies, and repairing and customizing motor vehicle interiors.
Canadian industry
811121 Automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance
Réparation et entretien de la carrosserie, de la peinture et de l'intérieur de véhicules automobiles
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 81112 - Automotive body, paint, interior and glass repair |
| International correspondence | G4520* |
| 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
- glass replacement and repair (See 811122 Automotive glass replacement shops (US))
- manufacturing motor vehicles and converting vehicles on a factory basis (See 336 Transportation equipment manufacturing)
Examples
- antique and classic automobile restoration
- automotive upholstery and trim shops (custom work)
- collision repair, motor vehicle
- customizing automobiles, trucks or vans
- fabrication of trailer bodies on a custom basis
- frame repair shops, automotive
- limousine conversion on a custom basis
- paint and body shops, motor vehicle
- truck or trailer body repair
- van conversions on a custom basis
- antique and classic automobile restoration
- auto body repair and painting
- auto interior and exterior trim (custom work)
- auto paint shop
- auto upholstery repair
- automotive body shops
- automotive paint shops
- automotive top and body repair
- automotive tops (canvas or plastic), installation, repair, or sales and installation
- automotive upholstery and trim shops (custom work)
- collision repair, motor vehicle
- customizing automobiles, trucks or vans
- fabrication of trailer bodies on a custom basis
- frame repair shops, automotive
- limousine conversion on a custom basis
- motor vehicle painting and body repair
- paint and body shops, motor vehicle
- painting motor vehicles, service
- plastic bumpers (auto), repair and installation
- repairing motor vehicle bodies
- seat cover and auto upholstery shop (custom work)
- truck or trailer body repair
- upholstery repair, automotive
- van conversions on a custom basis
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
antique and classic automobile restorationautomotive upholstery and trim shops (custom work)collision repair, motor vehiclecustomizing automobiles, trucks or vansfabrication of trailer bodies on a custom basis
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: G4520*
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 811121
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
811121
Automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 811121 Automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
811121
antique and classic automobile restoration
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as antique and classic automobile restoration. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 811121 Automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance to a business file.
03
811121
automotive upholstery and trim shops (custom work)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as automotive upholstery and trim shops (custom work). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 811121 Automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance to a business file.
04
811121
collision repair, motor vehicle
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as collision repair, motor vehicle. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 811121 Automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance 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
- 811121Automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance
- 811122Automotive glass replacement shops
Commonly confused with
811122 — Automotive glass replacement shops
glass replacement and repair (See 811122 Automotive glass replacement shops (US))
336 — Transportation equipment manufacturing
manufacturing motor vehicles and converting vehicles on a factory basis (See 336 Transportation equ...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4520*Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Approximate correspondence
Automotive body and upholstery shops
US NAICS reference811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
Source row
811121Automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance
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 811121 cover?
Automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing, customizing and painting motor vehicle bodies, and repairing and customizing motor vehicle interiors.
Which level of the hierarchy is 811121?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 811121?
It rolls up to 81112 Automotive body, paint, interior and glass repair.
Should I stop at 811121 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 811121?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 811121?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 811121 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 34 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Public safety, Program delivery, Government support, Regulatory services, Municipal operations, Administrative services.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 811121?
Yes. The page shows G4520* Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance.
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.