Industry group

5413 Architectural, engineering and related services

Architecture, génie et services connexes

Industries

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Architectural services

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Landscape architectural services

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Engineering services

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Drafting services

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Building inspection services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing building inspection services.

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Geophysical surveying and mapping services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting and mapping geophysical data.

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Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services

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Testing laboratories

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing physical, chemical and other analytical testing services.

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Official definition

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing architectural, engineering and related services, such as structure design, drafting, building inspection, landscape design, surveying and mapping, laboratory and on-site testing, and interior, industrial, graphic and other specialized design services.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleArchitectural, engineering and related services
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelIndustry group
Parent code541 - Professional, scientific and technical services
International correspondenceISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels.
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness 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 requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityNo cluster authority recorded in the local country pack.

Classification Confidence Score

3 of 5 factors passing

6/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkNo international correspondence found
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy3 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedNot applicable for hub levels
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 5413

Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.

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Industrial design director

Use this page when the file covers product design briefs, prototype direction, design programs, and client approvals. It helps confirm whether 5413 Architectural, engineering and related services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

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Architectural practice manager

Use this page when the file covers design projects, permitting sets, consultant coordination, and client briefs. It helps confirm whether 5413 Architectural, engineering and related services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 5413
Forensic accounting specialist

Use this page when the file covers investigations, financial tracing, expert reports, and litigation support. It helps confirm whether 5413 Architectural, engineering and related services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

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Environmental consulting partner

Use this page when the file covers site studies, compliance reviews, field sampling projects, and client advisory. It helps confirm whether 5413 Architectural, engineering and related services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Research workLegal advisoryDesign servicesDrafting servicesAccounting supportSoftware consulting

Source row

5413Architectural, engineering and related 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 5413 cover?

Architectural, engineering and related services: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing architectural, engineering and related services, such as structure design, drafting, building inspection, landscape design, surveying and mapping, laboratory and on-site testing, and...

Which level of the hierarchy is 5413?

It is a industry group page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 5413?

It rolls up to 541 Professional, scientific and technical services.

Should I stop at 5413 or go lower?

8 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Architectural services, Landscape architectural services, Engineering services, Drafting services.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 5413?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 5413?

No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Does 5413 include illustrative examples?

No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Research work, Legal advisory, Design services, Drafting services, Accounting support, Software consulting.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 5413?

No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.

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.