Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing paint, wallpaper and related supplies.
Canadian industry
444120 Paint and wallpaper retailers
Détaillants de peinture et de papier peint
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Paint and wallpaper retailers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 44412 - Paint and wallpaper retailers |
| International correspondence | G4799* |
| 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. |
Examples
- paint and wallpaper retailers (e.g., brushes, rollers, sprayers, paint, wall covering), retail
- paint and wallpaper retailers selling primarily to businesses but also selling to household consumers
- paint retailers
- wallpaper retailers
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
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: G4799*
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 444120
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
444120
Paint and wallpaper retailers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 444120 Paint and wallpaper retailers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
444120
paint retailers
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as paint retailers. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 444120 Paint and wallpaper retailers to a business file.
03
444120
wallpaper retailers
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as wallpaper retailers. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 444120 Paint and wallpaper retailers 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
- 444120Paint and wallpaper retailers
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4799*Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Approximate correspondence
Other non-store retailing
US NAICS reference444120 - Paint and Wallpaper Retailers
Source row
444120Paint and wallpaper retailers
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 444120 cover?
Paint and wallpaper retailers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing paint, wallpaper and related supplies.
Which level of the hierarchy is 444120?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 444120?
It rolls up to 44412 Paint and wallpaper retailers.
Should I stop at 444120 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 444120?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 444120?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 444120 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 4 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Trade brokers, Consumer sales, E-commerce sellers, Retail storefronts, Inventory operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 444120?
Yes. The page shows G4799* Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Paint and Wallpaper Retailers.
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.