Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in appraising the value of real estate and preparing appraisal reports for creditors, insurance companies, courts, buyers, sellers or auctioneers.
Canadian industry
531320 Offices of real estate appraisers
Bureaux d'évaluateurs de biens immobiliers
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Offices of real estate appraisers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 53132 - Offices of real estate appraisers |
| International correspondence | L6820* |
| 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
- appraisal or evaluation services, real estate
- appraisal or evaluation services, real estate
- building evaluator
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: L6820*
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 531320
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
531320
Offices of real estate appraisers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 531320 Offices of real estate appraisers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
531320
appraisal or evaluation services, real estate
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as appraisal or evaluation services, real estate. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 531320 Offices of real estate appraisers to a business file.
03
531320
building evaluator
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as building evaluator. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 531320 Offices of real estate appraisers 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
- 531320Offices of real estate appraisers
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
L6820*Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
Approximate correspondence
Offices of real estate appraisers
US NAICS reference531320 - Offices of Real Estate Appraisers
Source row
531320Offices of real estate appraisers
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 531320 cover?
Offices of real estate appraisers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in appraising the value of real estate and preparing appraisal reports for creditors, insurance companies, courts, buyers, sellers or auctioneers.
Which level of the hierarchy is 531320?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 531320?
It rolls up to 53132 Offices of real estate appraisers.
Should I stop at 531320 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 531320?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 531320?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 531320 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 3 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, Asset administration, Real estate brokerage.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 531320?
Yes. The page shows L6820* Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Offices of Real Estate Appraisers.
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.