Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in translating written material and interpreting speech from one language to another, and establishments primarily engaged in providing sign language services.
Industry
54193 Translation and interpretation services
Services de traduction et d'interprétation
Canadian industries
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Translation and interpretation services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry |
| Parent code | 5419 - Other professional, scientific and technical services |
| International correspondence | ISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels. |
| 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. |
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 4 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — Not applicable for hub levels
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 54193
Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.
01
54193
Industrial design director
Use this page when the file covers product design briefs, prototype direction, design programs, and client approvals. It helps confirm whether 54193 Translation and interpretation services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
02
54193
Architectural practice manager
Use this page when the file covers design projects, permitting sets, consultant coordination, and client briefs. It helps confirm whether 54193 Translation and interpretation services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
03
54193
Forensic accounting specialist
Use this page when the file covers investigations, financial tracing, expert reports, and litigation support. It helps confirm whether 54193 Translation and interpretation 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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54193
Environmental consulting partner
Use this page when the file covers site studies, compliance reviews, field sampling projects, and client advisory. It helps confirm whether 54193 Translation and interpretation services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 54191Marketing research and public opinion polling
- 54192Photographic services
- 54193Translation and interpretation services
- 54194Veterinary services
- 54199All other professional, scientific and technical services
Source row
54193Translation and interpretation 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 54193 cover?
Translation and interpretation services: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in translating written material and interpreting speech from one language to another, and establishments primarily engaged in providing sign language services.
Which level of the hierarchy is 54193?
It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 54193?
It rolls up to 5419 Other professional, scientific and technical services.
Should I stop at 54193 or go lower?
1 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Translation and interpretation services.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 54193?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 54193?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 54193 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, Accounting support, Software consulting.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 54193?
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.