Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in creating and developing designs and specifications that optimize the function, value and appearance of products.
Canadian industry
541420 Industrial design services
Services de design industriel
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Industrial design services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 54142 - Industrial design services |
| International correspondence | M7410* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-08-13 |
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
- determination of materials, construction, mechanisms, shape, colour, and surface finishes of the product, taking into consideration human needs, safety, market appeal and efficiency in production, distribution, use and maintenance
Exclusions
- applying principles of engineering in the design, development and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems (See 541330 Engineering services)
- designing clothing, shoes and jewellery (See 541490 Other specialized design services)
- designing, subcontracting the manufacturing and marketing of products (See 31-33 Manufacturing)
Examples
- automobile industrial design services
- furniture design services
- industrial design consulting services
- modelling services (for scale models)
- package design (industrial) services
- automobile industrial design services
- designing electronic devices
- determination of materials, construction, mechanisms, shape, colour, and surface finishes of the product, taking into consideration human needs, safety, market appeal and efficiency in production, distribution, use and maintenance
- furniture design services
- furniture designers
- industrial design consulting services
- industrial design services
- industrial tool design services
- modelling services (for scale models)
- package design (industrial) services
- restaurant equipment design services
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
automobile industrial design servicesfurniture design servicesindustrial design consulting servicesmodelling services (for scale models)package design (industrial) services
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-08-13
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-08-13)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: M7410*
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 541420
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
541420
Industrial design services
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 541420 Industrial design services. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
541420
automobile industrial design services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as automobile industrial design services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541420 Industrial design services to a business file.
03
541420
furniture design services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as furniture design services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541420 Industrial design services to a business file.
04
541420
industrial design consulting services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as industrial design consulting services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541420 Industrial design 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
- 541420Industrial design services
Commonly confused with
541330 — Engineering services
applying principles of engineering in the design, development and utilization of machines, material...
541490 — Other specialized design services
designing clothing, shoes and jewellery (See 541490 Other specialized design services)
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
M7410*Specialized design activities
Approximate correspondence
Industrial design services
US NAICS reference541420 - Industrial Design Services
Source row
541420Industrial design 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 541420 cover?
Industrial design services: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in creating and developing designs and specifications that optimize the function, value and appearance of products.
Which level of the hierarchy is 541420?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 541420?
It rolls up to 54142 Industrial design services.
Should I stop at 541420 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 541420?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 541420?
Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 541420 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 16 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 541420?
Yes. The page shows M7410* Specialized design activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Industrial Design 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.