Industry

71151 Independent artists, writers and performers

Artistes, auteurs et interprètes indépendants

Official definition

This industry comprises independent individuals (freelance) primarily engaged in performing in artistic productions, creating artistic and cultural works or productions, or providing technical expertise necessary for these productions. Independent celebrities, such as athletes, engaging in endorsement, speaking and similar services, are included.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleIndependent artists, writers and performers
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelIndustry
Parent code7115 - Independent artists, writers and performers
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 verification2026-07-17
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.

Exclusions

  • agents and managers for artists and entertainers (See 711411 Agents and managers for artists, entertainers and other public figures (CAN))

Classification Confidence Score

3 of 5 factors passing

6/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalkNo international correspondence found
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy4 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 71151

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

01 71151
Museum program curator

Use this page when the file covers exhibits, collections programming, visitor education, and cultural interpretation. It helps confirm whether 71151 Independent artists, writers and performers is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

02 71151
Recreation camp director

Use this page when the file covers camp programs, activity schedules, staff coverage, and participant intake. It helps confirm whether 71151 Independent artists, writers and performers is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 71151
Sports facility operator

Use this page when the file covers rink or field bookings, membership use, leagues, and facility maintenance. It helps confirm whether 71151 Independent artists, writers and performers is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

04 71151
Performing arts venue manager

Use this page when the file covers shows, venue bookings, ticket operations, and backstage coordination. It helps confirm whether 71151 Independent artists, writers and performers 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.

Heritage sitesLeisure venuesSports servicesArts operationsGaming activities

In this section

  • 71151Independent artists, writers and performers

Commonly confused with

711411 — Agents and managers for artists, entertainers and other public figures

agents and managers for artists and entertainers (See 711411 Agents and managers for artists, enter...

Source row

71151Independent artists, writers and performers

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 71151 cover?

Independent artists, writers and performers: This industry comprises independent individuals (freelance) primarily engaged in performing in artistic productions, creating artistic and cultural works or productions, or providing technical expertise necessary for these productions. Independent celebrities...

Which level of the hierarchy is 71151?

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

What is the parent of 71151?

It rolls up to 7115 Independent artists, writers and performers.

Should I stop at 71151 or go lower?

3 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Independent visual artists and artisans, Independent actors, comedians and performers, Independent writers and authors.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 71151?

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

Are there exclusion notes for 71151?

Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 71151 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 Heritage sites, Leisure venues, Sports services, Arts operations, Gaming activities.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 71151?

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.