Sector

81 Other services (except public administration)

Autres services (sauf les administrations publiques)

Official definition

This sector comprises establishments, not classified to any other sector, primarily engaged in repairing, or performing general or routine maintenance, on motor vehicles, machinery, equipment and other products to ensure that they work efficiently; providing personal care services, funeral services, laundry services and other services to individuals, such as pet care services and photo finishing services; organizing and promoting religious activities; supporting various causes through grant-making, advocating (promoting) various social and political causes, and promoting and defending the interests of their members. Private households are also included.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleOther services (except public administration)
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelSector
Parent codeTop-level sector
International correspondenceISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels.
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness 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 requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityNo cluster authority recorded in the local country pack.

Classification Confidence Score

3 of 5 factors passing

6/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkNo international correspondence found
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy1 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedNot applicable for hub levels
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 81

Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.

01 81
Hair salon director

Use this page when the file covers stylist rosters, appointment books, service menus, and retail product sales. It helps confirm whether 81 Other services (except public administration) is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

02 81
Dry-cleaning plant manager

Use this page when the file covers garment processing, stain treatment, route intake, and pressing workflow. It helps confirm whether 81 Other services (except public administration) is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 81
Pet care business operator

Use this page when the file covers grooming, boarding, daycare bookings, and animal handling schedules. It helps confirm whether 81 Other services (except public administration) is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

04 81
Funeral services coordinator

Use this page when the file covers service arrangements, chapel schedules, family files, and care logistics. It helps confirm whether 81 Other services (except public administration) is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Public safetyProgram deliveryPrivate householdsGovernment supportRegulatory services

Source row

81Other services (except public administration)

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 81 cover?

Other services (except public administration): This sector comprises establishments, not classified to any other sector, primarily engaged in repairing, or performing general or routine maintenance, on motor vehicles, machinery, equipment and other products to ensure that they work efficiently; providing...

Which level of the hierarchy is 81?

It is a sector page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 81?

This page sits at the top sector level and has no parent page above it.

Should I stop at 81 or go lower?

4 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Repair and maintenance, Personal and laundry services, Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations, Private households.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 81?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 81?

No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Does 81 include illustrative examples?

No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Public safety, Program delivery, Private households, Government support, Regulatory services.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 81?

No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.

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.