Definition
Management of Companies and Enterprises (NAICS 55)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Management of Companies and Enterprises (NAICS 55) sector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Sector

This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in managing companies and enterprises and/or holding the securities or financial assets of companies and enterprises, for the purpose of owning a controlling interest in them and/or influencing their management decisions. They may undertake the function of management, or they may entrust the function of financial management to portfolio managers.

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.