Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting payment for claims and remitting these payments to their clients.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Collection agencies |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 56144 - Collection agencies |
| International correspondence | O8411* |
| 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
- purchasing accounts receivables and assuming the risk of collection and credit losses (See 522299 All other non-depository credit intermediation (CAN))
Examples
- collection agency (e.g., delinquent accounts, bills, debts)
- tax collection services on a contract or fee basis
- collection agency (e.g., delinquent accounts, bills, debts)
- tax collection services on a contract or fee basis
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
collection agency (e.g., delinquent accounts, bills, debts)tax collection services on a contract or fee basis
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: O8411*
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 561440
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
561440
Collection agencies
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 561440 Collection agencies. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
561440
collection agency (e.g., delinquent accounts, bills, debts)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as collection agency (e.g., delinquent accounts, bills, debts). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561440 Collection agencies to a business file.
03
561440
tax collection services on a contract or fee basis
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as tax collection services on a contract or fee basis. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561440 Collection agencies 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
- 561440Collection agencies
Commonly confused with
522299 — All other non-depository credit intermediation
purchasing accounts receivables and assuming the risk of collection and credit losses (See 522299 A...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
O8411*General public administration activities
Approximate correspondence
Tax collection services on a contract or fee basis
US NAICS reference561440 - Collection Agencies
Source row
561440Collection agencies
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 561440 cover?
Collection agencies: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting payment for claims and remitting these payments to their clients.
Which level of the hierarchy is 561440?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 561440?
It rolls up to 56144 Collection agencies.
Should I stop at 561440 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 561440?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 561440?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 561440 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 4 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Gas supply, Water systems, Power distribution, Utility maintenance, Wastewater networks.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 561440?
Yes. The page shows O8411* General public administration activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Collection Agencies.
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.