Subsector

811 Repair and maintenance

Réparation et entretien

Official definition

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing and maintaining motor vehicles, machinery, equipment and other products. These establishments repair or perform general or routine maintenance on such products, to ensure they work efficiently.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleRepair and maintenance
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelSubsector
Parent code81 - Other services (except public administration)
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

  • rebuilding machinery and equipment on a factory basis (See 31-33 Manufacturing)
  • repair of construction works or components (See 23 Construction)
  • repairing transportation equipment at airports, seaports and other transportation facilities (See 488 Support activities for transportation)
  • retailing and repair activities (e.g., automobile dealers) (See 44-45 Retail trade)

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 hierarchy2 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 811

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

01 811
Hair salon director

Use this page when the file covers stylist rosters, appointment books, service menus, and retail product sales. It helps confirm whether 811 Repair and maintenance is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

02 811
Dry-cleaning plant manager

Use this page when the file covers garment processing, stain treatment, route intake, and pressing workflow. It helps confirm whether 811 Repair and maintenance is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 811
Pet care business operator

Use this page when the file covers grooming, boarding, daycare bookings, and animal handling schedules. It helps confirm whether 811 Repair and maintenance is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

04 811
Funeral services coordinator

Use this page when the file covers service arrangements, chapel schedules, family files, and care logistics. It helps confirm whether 811 Repair and maintenance 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.

Public safetyProgram deliveryGovernment supportRegulatory services

Commonly confused with

23 — Construction

repair of construction works or components (See 23 Construction)

488 — Support activities for transportation

repairing transportation equipment at airports, seaports and other transportation facilities (See 4...

Source row

811Repair and maintenance

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 811 cover?

Repair and maintenance: This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing and maintaining motor vehicles, machinery, equipment and other products. These establishments repair or perform general or routine maintenance on such products, to ensure they work efficie...

Which level of the hierarchy is 811?

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

What is the parent of 811?

It rolls up to 81 Other services (except public administration).

Should I stop at 811 or go lower?

4 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Automotive repair and maintenance, Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance, Personal and household goods repair and maintenance.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 811?

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

Are there exclusion notes for 811?

Yes. 4 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 811 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 Public safety, Program delivery, Government support, Regulatory services.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 811?

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.