Official definition
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the infrastructure for data processing, hosting, and related services.
Subsector
518 Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services
Fournisseurs d'infrastructures informatiques, traitement de données, hébergement de données et services connexes
Industry groups
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Subsector |
| Parent code | 51 - Information and cultural industries |
| 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 | 2026-07-17 |
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 | Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and Quebec Law 25 authorities |
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 2 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 518
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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Digital publisher
Use this page when the file covers online editorial products, digital subscriptions, content release planning, and ad placements. It helps confirm whether 518 Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, 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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Telecom network product manager
Use this page when the file covers telecom offerings, subscriber products, network service packaging, and rollout plans. It helps confirm whether 518 Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, 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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Film post-production coordinator
Use this page when the file covers edit suites, sound finishing, delivery masters, and post workflow. It helps confirm whether 518 Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, 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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Data processing service operator
Use this page when the file covers hosted processing jobs, database runs, batch output, and managed platform services. It helps confirm whether 518 Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related 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
- 512Motion picture and sound recording industries
- 513Publishing industries
- 516Broadcasting and content providers
- 517Telecommunications
- 518Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services
- 519Web search portals, libraries, archives, and all other information services
Source row
518Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, 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 518 cover?
Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services: This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the infrastructure for data processing, hosting, and related services.
Which level of the hierarchy is 518?
It is a subsector page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 518?
It rolls up to 51 Information and cultural industries.
Should I stop at 518 or go lower?
1 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 518?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 518?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 518 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 Streaming media, Data processing, Platform services, Telecom operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 518?
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.