Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the interests of national, provincial or local political parties or candidates.
Canadian industry
813940 Political organizations
Organisations politiques
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Political organizations |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 81394 - Political organizations |
| International correspondence | S9492 |
| 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
- political groups, organized to raise funds for a political party or individual candidates
Exclusions
- establishments raising funds on a contract or fee basis (See 561490 Other business support services (MEX))
Examples
- constituency associations, political party
- local political organization
- political action committees (PACs)
- political campaign organizations
- political organizations and clubs
- political parties
- riding association, political party
- constituency associations, political party
- local political organization
- political action committees (PACs)
- political campaign organizations
- political groups, organized to raise funds for a political party or individual candidates
- political organizations
- political organizations and clubs
- political parties
- riding association, political party
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
constituency associations, political partylocal political organizationpolitical action committees (PACs)political campaign organizationspolitical organizations and clubs
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: S9492
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 813940
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
813940
Political organizations
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 813940 Political organizations. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
813940
constituency associations, political party
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as constituency associations, political party. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 813940 Political organizations to a business file.
03
813940
local political organization
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as local political organization. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 813940 Political organizations to a business file.
04
813940
political action committees (PACs)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as political action committees (PACs). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 813940 Political organizations 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
- 813940Political organizations
Commonly confused with
561490 — Other business support services
establishments raising funds on a contract or fee basis (See 561490 Other business support services...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
S9492Activities of political organizations
US NAICS reference813940 - Political Organizations
Source row
813940Political organizations
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 813940 cover?
Political organizations: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the interests of national, provincial or local political parties or candidates.
Which level of the hierarchy is 813940?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 813940?
It rolls up to 81394 Political organizations.
Should I stop at 813940 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 813940?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 813940?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 813940 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 Public safety, Program delivery, Government support, Regulatory services, Municipal operations, Administrative services.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 813940?
Yes. The page shows S9492 Activities of political organizations.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Political Organizations.
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.