Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing passenger transportation by taxi (that is, automobiles, except limousines), not operated on regular schedules or routes.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Taxi service |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 48531 - Taxi service |
| International correspondence | H4922* |
| 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 | Transport Canada and provincial transportation ministries |
Inclusions
- owner-operated taxicabs
- taxicab fleet owners and organizations that provide dispatch services regardless of whether drivers are hired, rent their cabs or are otherwise compensated
Examples
- ride hailing service
- ride sharing dispatching service
- ride sharing service
- ride sharing service, via an intermediary platform service
- owner-operated taxicabs
- ride hailing service
- ride sharing dispatching service
- ride sharing service
- ride sharing service, via an intermediary platform service
- taxi dispatching service
- taxicab fleet owners
- taxicab fleet owners and organizations that provide dispatch services regardless of whether drivers are hired, rent their cabs or are otherwise compensated
- taxicab operation
- taxicab owner-operator
- taxicab service
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
ride hailing serviceride sharing dispatching serviceride sharing serviceride sharing service, via an intermediary platform serviceowner-operated taxicabs
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: H4922*
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 485310
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
485310
Taxi service
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 485310 Taxi service. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
485310
ride hailing service
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as ride hailing service. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 485310 Taxi service to a business file.
03
485310
ride sharing dispatching service
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as ride sharing dispatching service. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 485310 Taxi service to a business file.
04
485310
ride sharing service
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as ride sharing service. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 485310 Taxi service 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
- 485310Taxi service
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
H4922*Other passenger land transport
Approximate correspondence
Taxi service
US NAICS reference485310 - Taxi and Ridesharing Services
Source row
485310Taxi service
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 485310 cover?
Taxi service: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing passenger transportation by taxi (that is, automobiles, except limousines), not operated on regular schedules or routes.
Which level of the hierarchy is 485310?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 485310?
It rolls up to 48531 Taxi service.
Should I stop at 485310 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 485310?
Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 485310?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 485310 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 15 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Warehousing, Fleet support, Freight movement, Courier delivery.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 485310?
Yes. The page shows H4922* Other passenger land transport.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Taxi and Ridesharing 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.