Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition art works.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Art dealers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 45992 - Art dealers |
| 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. |
Inclusions
- exhibition of Indigenous art for retail sale
Exclusions
- operating non-commercial art galleries (See 712111 Non-commercial art museums and galleries (CAN))
- retailing art reproductions (See 449123 Print and picture frame retailers (CAN))
Examples
- art work (e.g., original and prints paintings, pictures, art objects), retail
- art galleries, retail
- art work (e.g., original and prints paintings, pictures, art objects), retail
- exhibition of Indigenous art for retail sale
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
art work (e.g., original and prints paintings, pictures, art objects), retailart galleries, retailexhibition of Indigenous art for retail sale
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 459920
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
459920
Art dealers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 459920 Art dealers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
459920
art work (e.g., original and prints paintings, pictures, art objects), retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as art work (e.g., original and prints paintings, pictures, art objects), retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 459920 Art dealers to a business file.
03
459920
art galleries, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as art galleries, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 459920 Art dealers to a business file.
04
459920
exhibition of Indigenous art for retail sale
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as exhibition of Indigenous art for retail sale. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 459920 Art dealers 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
- 459920Art dealers
Commonly confused with
712111 — Non-commercial art museums and galleries
operating non-commercial art galleries (See 712111 Non-commercial art museums and galleries (CAN))
449123 — Print and picture frame retailers
retailing art reproductions (See 449123 Print and picture frame retailers (CAN))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4799*Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Approximate correspondence
Other non-store retailing
US NAICS reference459920 - Art Dealers
Source row
459920Art dealers
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 459920 cover?
Art dealers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition art works.
Which level of the hierarchy is 459920?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 459920?
It rolls up to 45992 Art dealers.
Should I stop at 459920 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 459920?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 459920?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 459920 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, Wholesale distribution.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 459920?
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: Art Dealers.
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.