Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in providing professional design services.
Canadian industry
541490 Other specialized design services
Autres services spécialisés de design
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Other specialized design services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 54149 - Other specialized design services |
| International correspondence | M7410* |
| 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. |
Exclusions
- independent theatrical set and costume designers (See 711512 Independent actors, comedians and performers (CAN))
- providing architectural design services (See 541310 Architectural services)
- providing computer systems design services (See 541514 Computer systems design and related services (except video game design and development) (CAN))
- providing engineering design services (See 541330 Engineering services)
- providing graphic design services (See 541430 Graphic design services)
- providing industrial design services (See 541420 Industrial design services)
- providing interior design services (See 541410 Interior design services)
- providing landscape architectural design services (See 541320 Landscape architectural services)
Examples
- clothing design services
- fashion design services
- floats, design services
- set design, theatrical (except independent)
- shoe design services
- textile design services
- clothing design services
- consultants, fashion
- costume design services (except independent designers)
- fashion design services
- fashion designer
- floats, design services
- fur design services
- jewellery design services
- museum exhibit design service
- set design, theatrical (except independent)
- shoe design services
- textile design services
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
clothing design servicesfashion design servicesfloats, design servicesset design, theatrical (except independent)shoe design services
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: 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 541490
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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541490
Other specialized design services
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 541490 Other specialized design services. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
541490
clothing design services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as clothing design services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541490 Other specialized design services to a business file.
03
541490
fashion design services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as fashion design services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541490 Other specialized design services to a business file.
04
541490
floats, design services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as floats, design services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 541490 Other specialized 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
- 541490Other specialized design services
Commonly confused with
711512 — Independent actors, comedians and performers
independent theatrical set and costume designers (See 711512 Independent actors, comedians and perf...
541310 — Architectural services
providing architectural design services (See 541310 Architectural services)
541514 — Computer systems design and related services (except video game design and development)
providing computer systems design services (See 541514 Computer systems design and related services...
541330 — Engineering services
providing engineering design services (See 541330 Engineering services)
541430 — Graphic design services
providing graphic design services (See 541430 Graphic design services)
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
M7410*Specialized design activities
Approximate correspondence
Other specialized design services (e.g., clothing, jewellery and textile design)
US NAICS reference541490 - Other Specialized Design Services
Source row
541490Other specialized 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 541490 cover?
Other specialized design services: This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in providing professional design services.
Which level of the hierarchy is 541490?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 541490?
It rolls up to 54149 Other specialized design services.
Should I stop at 541490 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 541490?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 541490?
Yes. 8 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 541490 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 18 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.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 541490?
Yes. The page shows M7410* Specialized design activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Other Specialized 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.