Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the cleaning of windows.
Canadian industry
561721 Window cleaning services
Services de nettoyage de vitres
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Window cleaning services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 56172 - Janitorial services |
| International correspondence | N8129* |
| 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
- bus shelter window maintenance
- window cleaning or washing services
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: N8129*
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 561721
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
561721
Window cleaning services
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 561721 Window cleaning services. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
561721
bus shelter window maintenance
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as bus shelter window maintenance. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561721 Window cleaning services to a business file.
03
561721
window cleaning or washing services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as window cleaning or washing services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 561721 Window cleaning 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
- 561721Window cleaning services
- 561722Janitorial services (except window cleaning)
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
N8129*Other building and industrial cleaning activities
Approximate correspondence
Window cleaning services
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
561721Window cleaning 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 561721 cover?
Window cleaning services: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the cleaning of windows.
Which level of the hierarchy is 561721?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 561721?
It rolls up to 56172 Janitorial services.
Should I stop at 561721 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 561721?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 561721?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 561721 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 2 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.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 561721?
Yes. The page shows N8129* Other building and industrial cleaning activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
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.