Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drawing detailed layouts, plans and illustrations of buildings, structures, systems or components from engineering and architectural specifications.
Canadian industry
541340 Drafting services
Services de dessin technique
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Drafting services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 54134 - Drafting services |
| International correspondence | M7110* |
| 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
- blueprint drafting services
- drafting services (draftmen)
- printed circuitry graphic layout
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: M7110*
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 541340
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
541340
Drafting services
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 541340 Drafting services. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
541340
blueprint drafting services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as blueprint drafting services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541340 Drafting services to a business file.
03
541340
drafting services (draftmen)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as drafting services (draftmen). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541340 Drafting services to a business file.
04
541340
printed circuitry graphic layout
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as printed circuitry graphic layout. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541340 Drafting services 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
- 541340Drafting services
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
M7110*Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
Approximate correspondence
Drafting services
US NAICS reference541340 - Drafting Services
Source row
541340Drafting services
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 541340 cover?
Drafting services: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drawing detailed layouts, plans and illustrations of buildings, structures, systems or components from engineering and architectural specifications.
Which level of the hierarchy is 541340?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 541340?
It rolls up to 54134 Drafting services.
Should I stop at 541340 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 541340?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 541340?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 541340 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 Research work, Legal advisory, Design services, Accounting support, Software consulting, Engineering services.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 541340?
Yes. The page shows M7110* Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Drafting 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.