Canadian industry

531120 Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses)

Bailleurs d'immeubles non résidentiels (sauf les mini-entrepôts)

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in owning, or owning and operating, non-residential buildings. These establishments may provide additional services, such as security, maintenance, parking, and snow and trash removal.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleLessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses)
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code53112 - Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses)
International correspondenceL6810*
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-08-13
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.

Inclusions

  • operation of non-residential properties on own account
  • subcontracting operation of non-residential properties to a third party

Exclusions

  • non-residential property managers (See 531310 Real estate property managers (CAN))
  • self-storage mini-warehouses (See 531130 Self-storage mini-warehouses (US))
  • warehouses engaged in goods handling activities (See 4931 Warehousing and storage)

Examples

  • auditorium rental or leasing
  • concert hall operation
  • convention facilities, rental only
  • flea market space renting
  • landlords of commercial and industrial buildings
  • leasing non-residential buildings
  • real estate investment trusts (REITs), operating non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses)
  • shopping centres, property operation only
  • stadium operating
  • arenas, operators of
  • auditorium rental or leasing
  • banquet halls or rooms, without own catering staff, rental
  • commercial property rental or leasing
  • concert hall operation
  • convention facilities, rental only
  • dance hall rental or leasing
  • exhibition hall, operating
  • flea market space renting
  • garages, do-it-yourself
  • indoor soccer dome facility rental
  • landlords of commercial and industrial buildings
  • leasing non-residential buildings
  • leasing of commercial space
  • lessors of piers, docks and associated buildings and facilities
  • meeting hall operating
  • motor vehicle repair space, rental
  • non-residential buildings, operators
  • office and desk space, rental service
  • office and other commercial building rental and leasing
  • operation of non-residential properties on own account
  • operators of commercial and industrial buildings
  • real estate investment trusts (REITs), operating non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses)
  • real estate operating, non-residential buildings
  • reception hall rental or leasing
  • rental of theatres, auditoriums
  • rental operation of commercial buildings
  • retail establishments, property operation only
  • shopping centre operating
  • shopping centres, property operation only
  • stadium operating
  • subcontracting operation of non-residential properties to a third party
  • subleasing non-residential building
  • subleasing of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses) to others
  • theatre buildings (ownership and operation)
  • theatre, real estate operation

Classification Confidence Score

5 of 6 factors passing

8/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-08-13)
International crosswalkISIC Rev. 4 mapping: L6810*
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedSME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
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 531120

These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.

01 531120
Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses)

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 531120 Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses). It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 531120
auditorium rental or leasing

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as auditorium rental or leasing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 531120 Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses) to a business file.

03 531120
concert hall operation

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as concert hall operation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 531120 Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses) to a business file.

04 531120
convention facilities, rental only

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as convention facilities, rental only. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 531120 Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses) to a business file.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

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

Rental servicesFacility leasingLeasing operationsProperty management

In this section

  • 531120Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses)

Commonly confused with

531310 — Real estate property managers

non-residential property managers (See 531310 Real estate property managers (CAN))

531130 — Self-storage mini-warehouses

self-storage mini-warehouses (See 531130 Self-storage mini-warehouses (US))

4931 — Warehousing and storage

warehouses engaged in goods handling activities (See 4931 Warehousing and storage)

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

L6810*Real estate activities with own or leased property

Approximate correspondence

Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses)

US NAICS reference531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)

Source row

531120Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses)

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 531120 cover?

Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses): This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in owning, or owning and operating, non-residential buildings. These establishments may provide additional services, such as security, maintenance, parking, and snow and trash removal.

Which level of the hierarchy is 531120?

It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 531120?

It rolls up to 53112 Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses).

Should I stop at 531120 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 531120?

Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.

Are there exclusion notes for 531120?

Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 531120 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 45 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Rental services, Facility leasing, Leasing operations, Property management.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 531120?

Yes. The page shows L6810* Real estate activities with own or leased property.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses).

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.