A AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING
01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
Bakeries, butchers and cheesemongers
If bakery:
• 107100: Produces and sells bread
• 4724…: If only sells bread without production
• 107100: If hesitation bread production
If butchers:
• 101…: If slaughterhouse and sale of meat
• 472200…: If cutting plant and sale of meat
• 472200…: If hesitation sale of meat
If cheesemongers:
• 01…: If alpine agricultural area, production and sale of cheese
• 105102…: Production and sale of cheese
• 472901…: If only sells cheese, without production
• 472901: If hesitation sale of cheese
Definition of retail trade (47)
Different selling methods:
- Specialised shop: certain type of selling NOGA: 472… - 477…
- Non-specialised shop: sale of a large range of products, NOGA: 471…
- Outside shop: on stalls, markets, internet, etc. NOGA: 478… - 479…
Food retail trade:
- NOGA 4711… Non-specialised food shops (supermarkets, etc.)
- NOGA 472… Specialised food shops
- NOGA 478100 Sale via stalls and markets
- NOGA 479100 Sale via mail order houses or via internet
- NOGA 479900 Sale via door-to-door salespersons or vending machines
- NOGA 01…. Farm products sold by the farmer
- NOGA 56…. to be consumed on-site
022000 Logging
This code must not be used.
The activity must be coded under 021000
C MANUFACTURING
Priority in case of multiple activities
If production, repair and sales activities are carried out, the priority is as follows :
- if production and sale: production takes priority
- if production and repair: production takes priority
- if repair and sale: repair takes priority
Outsourced activities (outsourcing)
There are several types of outsourcing, the enterprise may outsource::
• Part of a production process, classification: production
• All of a production process
o & owner of commodities, classification: production
o & non-owner of commodities, classification: section G, M or N :
For a construction enterprise:
• Part of the construction activities, classification: construction - section F
Further information:
- Introduction to NOGA 2008
101 Processing and preserving of meat and production of meat products
Bakeries, butchers and cheesemongers
If bakery:
• 107100: Produces and sells bread
• 4724…: If only sells bread without production
• 107100: If hesitation bread production
If butchers:
• 101…: If slaughterhouse and sale of meat
• 472200…: If cutting plant and sale of meat
• 472200…: If hesitation sale of meat
If cheesemongers:
• 01…: If alpine agricultural area, production and sale of cheese
• 105102…: Production and sale of cheese
• 472901…: If only sells cheese, without production
• 472901: If hesitation sale of cheese
105102 Manufacture of cheese
Bakeries, butchers and cheesemongers
If bakery:
• 107100: Produces and sells bread
• 4724…: If only sells bread without production
• 107100: If hesitation bread production
If butchers:
• 101…: If slaughterhouse and sale of meat
• 472200…: If cutting plant and sale of meat
• 472200…: If hesitation sale of meat
If cheesemongers:
• 01…: If alpine agricultural area, production and sale of cheese
• 105102…: Production and sale of cheese
• 472901…: If only sells cheese, without production
• 472901: If hesitation sale of cheese
107100 Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
Bakeries, butchers and cheesemongers
If bakery:
• 107100: Produces and sells bread
• 4724…: If only sells bread without production
• 107100: If hesitation bread production
If butchers:
• 101…: If slaughterhouse and sale of meat
• 472200…: If cutting plant and sale of meat
• 472200…: If hesitation sale of meat
If cheesemongers:
• 01…: If alpine agricultural area, production and sale of cheese
• 105102…: Production and sale of cheese
• 472901…: If only sells cheese, without production
• 472901: If hesitation sale of cheese
Bakeries, butchers and cheesemongers
If bakery:
• 107100: Produces and sells bread
• 4724…: If only sells bread without production
• 107100: If hesitation bread production
If butchers:
• 101…: If slaughterhouse and sale of meat
• 472200…: If cutting plant and sale of meat
• 472200…: If hesitation sale of meat
If cheesemongers:
• 01…: If alpine agricultural area, production and sale of cheese
• 105102…: Production and sale of cheese
• 472901…: If only sells cheese, without production
• 472901: If hesitation sale of cheese
271100 Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers
Solar energy, collectors and heating
Production
• 271100: Solar collectors or panels (to generate electricity)
• 282100: Solar heating equipment (to generate heat)
Installation
• 432100: Solar panels/collectors to generate energy or electricity
• 432204: Solar collectors or cells (to generate heat)
Wholesale trade
• 467400: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 466900: Electric solar cells or panels
Retail trade
• 475202: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 475400: Electric solar cells or panels
282100 Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and furnace burners
Solar energy, collectors and heating
Production
• 271100: Solar collectors or panels (to generate electricity)
• 282100: Solar heating equipment (to generate heat)
Installation
• 432100: Solar panels/collectors to generate energy or electricity
• 432204: Solar collectors or cells (to generate heat)
Wholesale trade
• 467400: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 466900: Electric solar cells or panels
Retail trade
• 475202: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 475400: Electric solar cells or panels
F CONSTRUCTION
411000 Development of building projects
Building sector
411000 – development of building projects:
This code must not be used.
681000 – buying and selling of own real estate:
• Own real estate transactions (buying and selling): landed property, apartment buildings
• Creation of housing estates, without land improvement
683100 – real estate agencies:
• Intermediary between buyers and sellers: provides assistance and advice for finding property and related procedures
• Does not own, buy or sell real estate itself.
683200 – real estate administration:
• Takes care of the administrative side of real estate management for the third party
DO NOT CONFUSE WITH:
Rental and use of own or rented real estate:
• 682001: letting of own or leased land
• 682002: letting of own or leased buildings and dwellings
412001 General construction of buildings
If general construction of buildings (412001) and architects (711101) activities are undertaken,
general construction of buildings 412001 takes priority.
Civil engineering and building
If the description of the activity is "civil engineering" and it is impossible to determine the main activity between:
In the whole 42 division
• 421100: construction of roads and motorways
• 421200: construction of railways and underground railways
• 421300: construction of bridges and tunnels
• 422100: construction of utility projects for fluids
• 422200: construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
• 429100: construction of water projects
• 429900: construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Code under 429900 (= construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.)
If construction if construction in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412001
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412003
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
If repairs in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412004
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412004
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
412002 General contractor work in building construction
Code 412002 must not be used (it is difficult to distinguish between 412001 and 412002).
412003 General building construction and civil engineering works n.e.c.
Civil engineering and building
If the description of the activity is "civil engineering" and it is impossible to determine the main activity between:
In the whole 42 division
• 421100: construction of roads and motorways
• 421200: construction of railways and underground railways
• 421300: construction of bridges and tunnels
• 422100: construction of utility projects for fluids
• 422200: construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
• 429100: construction of water projects
• 429900: construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Code under 429900 (= construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.)
If construction if construction in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412001
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412003
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
If repairs in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412004
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412004
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
42 Civil engineering
Civil engineering and building
If the description of the activity is "civil engineering" and it is impossible to determine the main activity between:
In the whole 42 division
• 421100: construction of roads and motorways
• 421200: construction of railways and underground railways
• 421300: construction of bridges and tunnels
• 422100: construction of utility projects for fluids
• 422200: construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
• 429100: construction of water projects
• 429900: construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Code under 429900 (= construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.)
If construction if construction in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412001
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412003
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
If repairs in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412004
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412004
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
421100 Construction of roads and motorways
Civil engineering and building
If the description of the activity is "civil engineering" and it is impossible to determine the main activity between:
In the whole 42 division
• 421100: construction of roads and motorways
• 421200: construction of railways and underground railways
• 421300: construction of bridges and tunnels
• 422100: construction of utility projects for fluids
• 422200: construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
• 429100: construction of water projects
• 429900: construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Code under 429900 (= construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.)
If construction if construction in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412001
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412003
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
If repairs in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412004
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412004
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
421200 Construction of railways and underground railways
Civil engineering and building
If the description of the activity is "civil engineering" and it is impossible to determine the main activity between:
In the whole 42 division
• 421100: construction of roads and motorways
• 421200: construction of railways and underground railways
• 421300: construction of bridges and tunnels
• 422100: construction of utility projects for fluids
• 422200: construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
• 429100: construction of water projects
• 429900: construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Code under 429900 (= construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.)
If construction if construction in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412001
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412003
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
If repairs in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412004
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412004
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
421300 Construction of bridges and tunnels
Civil engineering and building
If the description of the activity is "civil engineering" and it is impossible to determine the main activity between:
In the whole 42 division
• 421100: construction of roads and motorways
• 421200: construction of railways and underground railways
• 421300: construction of bridges and tunnels
• 422100: construction of utility projects for fluids
• 422200: construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
• 429100: construction of water projects
• 429900: construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Code under 429900 (= construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.)
If construction if construction in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412001
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412003
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
If repairs in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412004
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412004
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
422100 Construction of utility projects for fluids
Civil engineering and building
If the description of the activity is "civil engineering" and it is impossible to determine the main activity between:
In the whole 42 division
• 421100: construction of roads and motorways
• 421200: construction of railways and underground railways
• 421300: construction of bridges and tunnels
• 422100: construction of utility projects for fluids
• 422200: construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
• 429100: construction of water projects
• 429900: construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Code under 429900 (= construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.)
If construction if construction in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412001
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412003
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
If repairs in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412004
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412004
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
422200 Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
Civil engineering and building
If the description of the activity is "civil engineering" and it is impossible to determine the main activity between:
In the whole 42 division
• 421100: construction of roads and motorways
• 421200: construction of railways and underground railways
• 421300: construction of bridges and tunnels
• 422100: construction of utility projects for fluids
• 422200: construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
• 429100: construction of water projects
• 429900: construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Code under 429900 (= construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.)
If construction if construction in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412001
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412003
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
If repairs in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412004
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412004
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
429100 Construction of water projects
Civil engineering and building
If the description of the activity is "civil engineering" and it is impossible to determine the main activity between:
In the whole 42 division
• 421100: construction of roads and motorways
• 421200: construction of railways and underground railways
• 421300: construction of bridges and tunnels
• 422100: construction of utility projects for fluids
• 422200: construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
• 429100: construction of water projects
• 429900: construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Code under 429900 (= construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.)
If construction if construction in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412001
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412003
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
If repairs in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412004
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412004
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
429900 Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Civil engineering and building
If the description of the activity is "civil engineering" and it is impossible to determine the main activity between:
In the whole 42 division
• 421100: construction of roads and motorways
• 421200: construction of railways and underground railways
• 421300: construction of bridges and tunnels
• 422100: construction of utility projects for fluids
• 422200: construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
• 429100: construction of water projects
• 429900: construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.
Code under 429900 (= construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.)
If construction if construction in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412001
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412003
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
If repairs in the field of:
• Construction: code under 412004
• Building construction and civil engineering : code under 412004
• Civil engineering: code under 42… according to type of work
432 Electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities
If electrical, plumbing and other construction installation (432…) and architects (711101) activities are undertaken,
electrical, plumbing and other construction installation 432… take priority.
432100 Electrical installation
Solar energy, collectors and heating
Production
• 271100: Solar collectors or panels (to generate electricity)
• 282100: Solar heating equipment (to generate heat)
Installation
• 432100: Solar panels/collectors to generate energy or electricity
• 432204: Solar collectors or cells (to generate heat)
Wholesale trade
• 467400: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 466900: Electric solar cells or panels
Retail trade
• 475202: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 475400: Electric solar cells or panels
432204 lnstallation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems
Solar energy, collectors and heating
Production
• 271100: Solar collectors or panels (to generate electricity)
• 282100: Solar heating equipment (to generate heat)
Installation
• 432100: Solar panels/collectors to generate energy or electricity
• 432204: Solar collectors or cells (to generate heat)
Wholesale trade
• 467400: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 466900: Electric solar cells or panels
Retail trade
• 475202: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 475400: Electric solar cells or panels
G WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES
Outsourced activities (outsourcing)
There are several types of outsourcing, the enterprise may outsource::
• Part of a production process, classification: production
• All of a production process
o & owner of commodities, classification: production
o & non-owner of commodities, classification: section G, M or N :
For a construction enterprise:
• Part of the construction activities, classification: construction - section F
Further information:
- Introduction to NOGA 2008
46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
For mail order and internet sales of wholesale products (NOGA 46), the sales channel is not considered but the product in the corresponding wholesale sector.
A wholesaler (NOGA 46) sells these goods to businesses. A retailer (NOGA 47) sells its products to the final consumer. If both activities are carried out without predominance, retail trade (47) takes precedence.
461 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
Definition of wholesale trade intermediary(461…)
- Puts professional buyers and sellers in touch with each other so they can exchange merchandise or carry out commercial transactions on behalf of a third party, including on the internet
- Does not buy or sell merchandise but offers a service
- Is not the owner of the merchandise exchanged
- Remuneration on a commission basis in proportion to the volume of business handled
466900 Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
Solar energy, collectors and heating
Production
• 271100: Solar collectors or panels (to generate electricity)
• 282100: Solar heating equipment (to generate heat)
Installation
• 432100: Solar panels/collectors to generate energy or electricity
• 432204: Solar collectors or cells (to generate heat)
Wholesale trade
• 467400: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 466900: Electric solar cells or panels
Retail trade
• 475202: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 475400: Electric solar cells or panels
467400 Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
Solar energy, collectors and heating
Production
• 271100: Solar collectors or panels (to generate electricity)
• 282100: Solar heating equipment (to generate heat)
Installation
• 432100: Solar panels/collectors to generate energy or electricity
• 432204: Solar collectors or cells (to generate heat)
Wholesale trade
• 467400: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 466900: Electric solar cells or panels
Retail trade
• 475202: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 475400: Electric solar cells or panels
47 Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Definition of retail trade (47)
Different selling methods:
- Specialised shop: certain type of selling NOGA: 472… - 477…
- Non-specialised shop: sale of a large range of products, NOGA: 471…
- Outside shop: on stalls, markets, internet, etc. NOGA: 478… - 479…
Food retail trade:
- NOGA 4711… Non-specialised food shops (supermarkets, etc.)
- NOGA 472… Specialised food shops
- NOGA 478100 Sale via stalls and markets
- NOGA 479100 Sale via mail order houses or via internet
- NOGA 479900 Sale via door-to-door salespersons or vending machines
- NOGA 01…. Farm products sold by the farmer
- NOGA 56…. to be consumed on-site
Trade
Definition of wholesale trade (46 et 45):
- Resale to another enterprise, to industrial and commercial users, to collectivities, to professional users or to wholesalers.
Excluded:
- - any transformation of products
Remark:
Note that 479100 - mail order or internet sales is only to be used when the company sells all kinds of products (clothes, electronics, etc.) for retail trade.
If the company sells specific products (e.g. books only) the sales channel is no longer considered, but the product in the corresponding retail sector.
A wholesaler (NOGA 46) sells these goods to businesses. A retailer (NOGA 47) sells its products to the final consumer. If both activities are carried out without predominance, retail trade (47) takes precedence.
472 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores
Definition of retail trade (47)
Different selling methods:
- Specialised shop: certain type of selling NOGA: 472… - 477…
- Non-specialised shop: sale of a large range of products, NOGA: 471…
- Outside shop: on stalls, markets, internet, etc. NOGA: 478… - 479…
Food retail trade:
- NOGA 4711… Non-specialised food shops (supermarkets, etc.)
- NOGA 472… Specialised food shops
- NOGA 478100 Sale via stalls and markets
- NOGA 479100 Sale via mail order houses or via internet
- NOGA 479900 Sale via door-to-door salespersons or vending machines
- NOGA 01…. Farm products sold by the farmer
- NOGA 56…. to be consumed on-site
472200 Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
Bakeries, butchers and cheesemongers
If bakery:
• 107100: Produces and sells bread
• 4724…: If only sells bread without production
• 107100: If hesitation bread production
If butchers:
• 101…: If slaughterhouse and sale of meat
• 472200…: If cutting plant and sale of meat
• 472200…: If hesitation sale of meat
If cheesemongers:
• 01…: If alpine agricultural area, production and sale of cheese
• 105102…: Production and sale of cheese
• 472901…: If only sells cheese, without production
• 472901: If hesitation sale of cheese
4724 Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
Bakeries, butchers and cheesemongers
If bakery:
• 107100: Produces and sells bread
• 4724…: If only sells bread without production
• 107100: If hesitation bread production
If butchers:
• 101…: If slaughterhouse and sale of meat
• 472200…: If cutting plant and sale of meat
• 472200…: If hesitation sale of meat
If cheesemongers:
• 01…: If alpine agricultural area, production and sale of cheese
• 105102…: Production and sale of cheese
• 472901…: If only sells cheese, without production
• 472901: If hesitation sale of cheese
472901 Retail sale of dairy products and eggs
Bakeries, butchers and cheesemongers
If bakery:
• 107100: Produces and sells bread
• 4724…: If only sells bread without production
• 107100: If hesitation bread production
If butchers:
• 101…: If slaughterhouse and sale of meat
• 472200…: If cutting plant and sale of meat
• 472200…: If hesitation sale of meat
If cheesemongers:
• 01…: If alpine agricultural area, production and sale of cheese
• 105102…: Production and sale of cheese
• 472901…: If only sells cheese, without production
• 472901: If hesitation sale of cheese
473000 Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
Motor fuels trade
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WTH:
473000: Motor fuel retail trade for vehicles (petrol station) - with or without shop
477801: Retail trade of heating oil, gas canisters, coal and wood for domestic use
475202 Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials
Solar energy, collectors and heating
Production
• 271100: Solar collectors or panels (to generate electricity)
• 282100: Solar heating equipment (to generate heat)
Installation
• 432100: Solar panels/collectors to generate energy or electricity
• 432204: Solar collectors or cells (to generate heat)
Wholesale trade
• 467400: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 466900: Electric solar cells or panels
Retail trade
• 475202: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 475400: Electric solar cells or panels
475400 Retail sale of electrical household appliances in specialised stores
Solar energy, collectors and heating
Production
• 271100: Solar collectors or panels (to generate electricity)
• 282100: Solar heating equipment (to generate heat)
Installation
• 432100: Solar panels/collectors to generate energy or electricity
• 432204: Solar collectors or cells (to generate heat)
Wholesale trade
• 467400: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 466900: Electric solar cells or panels
Retail trade
• 475202: Non-electric solar cells or panels
• 475400: Electric solar cells or panels
477 Retail sale of other goods in specialised stores
Definition of retail trade (47)
Different selling methods:
- Specialised shop: certain type of selling NOGA: 472… - 477…
- Non-specialised shop: sale of a large range of products, NOGA: 471…
- Outside shop: on stalls, markets, internet, etc. NOGA: 478… - 479…
Food retail trade:
- NOGA 4711… Non-specialised food shops (supermarkets, etc.)
- NOGA 472… Specialised food shops
- NOGA 478100 Sale via stalls and markets
- NOGA 479100 Sale via mail order houses or via internet
- NOGA 479900 Sale via door-to-door salespersons or vending machines
- NOGA 01…. Farm products sold by the farmer
- NOGA 56…. to be consumed on-site
477801 Retail sale of fuels and fuel oils
Motor fuels trade
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WTH:
473000: Motor fuel retail trade for vehicles (petrol station) - with or without shop
477801: Retail trade of heating oil, gas canisters, coal and wood for domestic use
478 Retail sale via stalls and markets
Definition of retail trade (47)
Different selling methods:
- Specialised shop: certain type of selling NOGA: 472… - 477…
- Non-specialised shop: sale of a large range of products, NOGA: 471…
- Outside shop: on stalls, markets, internet, etc. NOGA: 478… - 479…
Food retail trade:
- NOGA 4711… Non-specialised food shops (supermarkets, etc.)
- NOGA 472… Specialised food shops
- NOGA 478100 Sale via stalls and markets
- NOGA 479100 Sale via mail order houses or via internet
- NOGA 479900 Sale via door-to-door salespersons or vending machines
- NOGA 01…. Farm products sold by the farmer
- NOGA 56…. to be consumed on-site
479 Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets
Definition of retail trade (47)
Different selling methods:
- Specialised shop: certain type of selling NOGA: 472… - 477…
- Non-specialised shop: sale of a large range of products, NOGA: 471…
- Outside shop: on stalls, markets, internet, etc. NOGA: 478… - 479…
Food retail trade:
- NOGA 4711… Non-specialised food shops (supermarkets, etc.)
- NOGA 472… Specialised food shops
- NOGA 478100 Sale via stalls and markets
- NOGA 479100 Sale via mail order houses or via internet
- NOGA 479900 Sale via door-to-door salespersons or vending machines
- NOGA 01…. Farm products sold by the farmer
- NOGA 56…. to be consumed on-site
479100 Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Retail sale via mail or internet
If an enterprises makes online sales of a certain type of product, it should be coded under the sale of that commodity.
If an enterprise makes online sales of all types of product that concern several fields, then it should be coded under 479100.
479900 Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Food service and hospitality activities
The code 561003 must not be used.
Related codes and definitions:
If the valued added mainly comes from the sale of:
• Beverages: code under bars
563001: bar, café, etc.
563002: discotheque, night club, etc.
• Meals: code under restaurants
561001: restaurant, take-away, mobile food carts, etc.
561002: restaurant providing accommodation
562100: catering service
562900: mass catering, cafeteria and staff canteen
Further information:
If the food delivery is also prepared by the delivery person
561001: If the food is also prepared by the delivery person
532000: Delivery only, the food is prepared by another enterprise
562100: The food is prepared by another enterprise but it is the delivery company that buys the ingredients and takes the risks
479900: Sale of food and drinks in vending machines
H TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
493200 Taxi operation
If taxi operation (493200) and renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles (771100) activities are undertaken,
taxi operation 493200 takes priority.
Sharing activities (sharing economy)
During discussions it was decided not to consider the computer-related economic activity, but the service provided.
Online platform for taxi reservations
493200 - taxi reservation centre services
Online platform for hotel reservations
791100 - travel agency activities, such as various kinds of transport and accommodation
Online platform for holiday apartment reservations
552001 - holiday apartments, holiday homes
Transport
• 494100: Freight transport (only includes animals)
• 493200: Passenger transport (human beings) and can be accompanied by a pet This code also includes taxi reservation centre services.
494100 Freight transport by road
Transport
• 494100: Freight transport (only includes animals)
• 493200: Passenger transport (human beings) and can be accompanied by a pet This code also includes taxi reservation centre services.
501000 Sea and coastal passenger water transport
Different types of transport
Code 501000 (=see and coastal passenger water transport) includes:
Operation of excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats
Renting of pleasure boats
Code 511000 (=Passenger air transport) includes:
Air transport (regardless of size)
Renting of air transport equipment
511000 Passenger air transport
Different types of transport
Code 501000 (=see and coastal passenger water transport) includes:
Operation of excursion, cruise or sightseeing boats
Renting of pleasure boats
Code 511000 (=Passenger air transport) includes:
Air transport (regardless of size)
Renting of air transport equipment
Airlines
Related codes and definitions:
Airline offices may have three different NOGA codes depending on their activities:
791100: Transport reservation services (flight, vehicle rental, etc.)
511000: Passenger air transport
522300: Service activities incidental to air transportation
Further information:
Airport and air-traffic control activities, etc. ground service activities are coded 522300 …. These activities are not related to airlines.
522 Support activities for transportation
The code includes activities that are carried out before or after the shipment. This covers, for example, activities such as cargo handling, use of transport infrastructure, preparation of documents for transport or labelling for shipment etc.
522300 Service activities incidental to air transportation
Airlines
Related codes and definitions:
Airline offices may have three different NOGA codes depending on their activities:
791100: Transport reservation services (flight, vehicle rental, etc.)
511000: Passenger air transport
522300: Service activities incidental to air transportation
Further information:
Airport and air-traffic control activities, etc. ground service activities are coded 522300 …. These activities are not related to airlines.
532000 Other postal and courier activities
Food service and hospitality activities
The code 561003 must not be used.
Related codes and definitions:
If the valued added mainly comes from the sale of:
• Beverages: code under bars
563001: bar, café, etc.
563002: discotheque, night club, etc.
• Meals: code under restaurants
561001: restaurant, take-away, mobile food carts, etc.
561002: restaurant providing accommodation
562100: catering service
562900: mass catering, cafeteria and staff canteen
Further information:
If the food delivery is also prepared by the delivery person
561001: If the food is also prepared by the delivery person
532000: Delivery only, the food is prepared by another enterprise
562100: The food is prepared by another enterprise but it is the delivery company that buys the ingredients and takes the risks
479900: Sale of food and drinks in vending machines
I ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICE ACTIVITIES
552001 Holiday apartments, holiday homes
Sharing activities (sharing economy)
During discussions it was decided not to consider the computer-related economic activity, but the service provided.
Online platform for taxi reservations
493200 - taxi reservation centre services
Online platform for hotel reservations
791100 - travel agency activities, such as various kinds of transport and accommodation
Online platform for holiday apartment reservations
552001 - holiday apartments, holiday homes
561001 Restaurants, cafes, snack bars, tea rooms, ice-cream parlours
Food service and hospitality activities
The code 561003 must not be used.
Related codes and definitions:
If the valued added mainly comes from the sale of:
• Beverages: code under bars
563001: bar, café, etc.
563002: discotheque, night club, etc.
• Meals: code under restaurants
561001: restaurant, take-away, mobile food carts, etc.
561002: restaurant providing accommodation
562100: catering service
562900: mass catering, cafeteria and staff canteen
Further information:
If the food delivery is also prepared by the delivery person
561001: If the food is also prepared by the delivery person
532000: Delivery only, the food is prepared by another enterprise
562100: The food is prepared by another enterprise but it is the delivery company that buys the ingredients and takes the risks
479900: Sale of food and drinks in vending machines
Food service and hospitality activities
The code 561003 must not be used.
Related codes and definitions:
If the valued added mainly comes from the sale of:
• Beverages: code under bars
563001: bar, café, etc.
563002: discotheque, night club, etc.
• Meals: code under restaurants
561001: restaurant, take-away, mobile food carts, etc.
561002: restaurant providing accommodation
562100: catering service
562900: mass catering, cafeteria and staff canteen
Further information:
If the food delivery is also prepared by the delivery person
561001: If the food is also prepared by the delivery person
532000: Delivery only, the food is prepared by another enterprise
562100: The food is prepared by another enterprise but it is the delivery company that buys the ingredients and takes the risks
479900: Sale of food and drinks in vending machines
561002 Restaurants with accommodation
Food service and hospitality activities
The code 561003 must not be used.
Related codes and definitions:
If the valued added mainly comes from the sale of:
• Beverages: code under bars
563001: bar, café, etc.
563002: discotheque, night club, etc.
• Meals: code under restaurants
561001: restaurant, take-away, mobile food carts, etc.
561002: restaurant providing accommodation
562100: catering service
562900: mass catering, cafeteria and staff canteen
Further information:
If the food delivery is also prepared by the delivery person
561001: If the food is also prepared by the delivery person
532000: Delivery only, the food is prepared by another enterprise
562100: The food is prepared by another enterprise but it is the delivery company that buys the ingredients and takes the risks
479900: Sale of food and drinks in vending machines
562100 Event catering activities
Event catering services (= catering)
Related codes and definitions:
Further information:
Catering services: code 562100
Catering services + other food service activities (restaurant, butcher, etc.): code under the other activity
Food service and hospitality activities
The code 561003 must not be used.
Related codes and definitions:
If the valued added mainly comes from the sale of:
• Beverages: code under bars
563001: bar, café, etc.
563002: discotheque, night club, etc.
• Meals: code under restaurants
561001: restaurant, take-away, mobile food carts, etc.
561002: restaurant providing accommodation
562100: catering service
562900: mass catering, cafeteria and staff canteen
Further information:
If the food delivery is also prepared by the delivery person
561001: If the food is also prepared by the delivery person
532000: Delivery only, the food is prepared by another enterprise
562100: The food is prepared by another enterprise but it is the delivery company that buys the ingredients and takes the risks
479900: Sale of food and drinks in vending machines
Food service and hospitality activities
The code 561003 must not be used.
Related codes and definitions:
If the valued added mainly comes from the sale of:
• Beverages: code under bars
563001: bar, café, etc.
563002: discotheque, night club, etc.
• Meals: code under restaurants
561001: restaurant, take-away, mobile food carts, etc.
561002: restaurant providing accommodation
562100: catering service
562900: mass catering, cafeteria and staff canteen
Further information:
If the food delivery is also prepared by the delivery person
561001: If the food is also prepared by the delivery person
532000: Delivery only, the food is prepared by another enterprise
562100: The food is prepared by another enterprise but it is the delivery company that buys the ingredients and takes the risks
479900: Sale of food and drinks in vending machines
562900 Other food services
Food service and hospitality activities
The code 561003 must not be used.
Related codes and definitions:
If the valued added mainly comes from the sale of:
• Beverages: code under bars
563001: bar, café, etc.
563002: discotheque, night club, etc.
• Meals: code under restaurants
561001: restaurant, take-away, mobile food carts, etc.
561002: restaurant providing accommodation
562100: catering service
562900: mass catering, cafeteria and staff canteen
Further information:
If the food delivery is also prepared by the delivery person
561001: If the food is also prepared by the delivery person
532000: Delivery only, the food is prepared by another enterprise
562100: The food is prepared by another enterprise but it is the delivery company that buys the ingredients and takes the risks
479900: Sale of food and drinks in vending machines
563001 Bars
Food service and hospitality activities
The code 561003 must not be used.
Related codes and definitions:
If the valued added mainly comes from the sale of:
• Beverages: code under bars
563001: bar, café, etc.
563002: discotheque, night club, etc.
• Meals: code under restaurants
561001: restaurant, take-away, mobile food carts, etc.
561002: restaurant providing accommodation
562100: catering service
562900: mass catering, cafeteria and staff canteen
Further information:
If the food delivery is also prepared by the delivery person
561001: If the food is also prepared by the delivery person
532000: Delivery only, the food is prepared by another enterprise
562100: The food is prepared by another enterprise but it is the delivery company that buys the ingredients and takes the risks
479900: Sale of food and drinks in vending machines
563002 Discos, dance halls, night clubs
Food service and hospitality activities
The code 561003 must not be used.
Related codes and definitions:
If the valued added mainly comes from the sale of:
• Beverages: code under bars
563001: bar, café, etc.
563002: discotheque, night club, etc.
• Meals: code under restaurants
561001: restaurant, take-away, mobile food carts, etc.
561002: restaurant providing accommodation
562100: catering service
562900: mass catering, cafeteria and staff canteen
Further information:
If the food delivery is also prepared by the delivery person
561001: If the food is also prepared by the delivery person
532000: Delivery only, the food is prepared by another enterprise
562100: The food is prepared by another enterprise but it is the delivery company that buys the ingredients and takes the risks
479900: Sale of food and drinks in vending machines
J INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
591100 Motion picture, video and television programme production activities
If sound recording and music publishing (592000) and motion picture, video and television programme production activities (591100) are undertaken,
motion picture, video and television programme production 591100 takes priority.
592000 Sound recording and music publishing activities
620100 Computer programming activities
If computer programming (620100) and computer consultancy (620200) activities are undertaken,
computer programming 620100 takes priority.
620200 Computer consultancy activities
K FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES
641901 Banks with a special field of business
Banks
Banking is coded based on the Swiss National Bank (SNB):
• NOGA codes concerned: 641901 to 641911
• Annual publication of a list of all institutions of banking statistics
• Link : www.snb.ch -> Statistics -> Statistical publications -> Banks in Switzerland
• https://www.snb.ch/de/iabout/stat/statrep/id/statpub_bankench
641911 Other banking institutions
Banks
Banking is coded based on the Swiss National Bank (SNB):
• NOGA codes concerned: 641901 to 641911
• Annual publication of a list of all institutions of banking statistics
• Link : www.snb.ch -> Statistics -> Statistical publications -> Banks in Switzerland
• https://www.snb.ch/de/iabout/stat/statrep/id/statpub_bankench
642001 Activities of financial holding companies
Holding
See: Scheme on companies
Definition of holding company:
- Member of a group whose main activity is the ownership of the group; the holding company holds the shares (controls the equity) of a group of subsidiaries
- it does not provide other services to companies in which it holds capital, or manage or administer other entities
Classification criteria:
- Shareholding in another company > 50%.
- Number of employees < 3 full-time equivalent (FTE) or 5 persons
- Turnover ≤ CHF 300,000
See: Scheme on companies
642002 Activities of other holding companies
Holding
See: Scheme on companies
Definition of holding company:
- Member of a group whose main activity is the ownership of the group; the holding company holds the shares (controls the equity) of a group of subsidiaries
- it does not provide other services to companies in which it holds capital, or manage or administer other entities
Classification criteria:
- Shareholding in another company > 50%.
- Number of employees < 3 full-time equivalent (FTE) or 5 persons
- Turnover ≤ CHF 300,000
See: Scheme on companies
6430 Trusts, funds and similar financial entities
Pension funding 2nd pillar
• 653000: Pension funding
Pension funds according to BVG, Non-mandatory (only foundations, public law, cooperatives)
• 663001: Funds intermediation (if no indication)
Foundations and investment funds have to be coded in 643000 and not in 663001
• 663002 : If vested benefits foundation with bank, insurance company / Tied accounts
Note :
In the commercial register www.zefix.ch this type of unit is indicated as having a supervisory authority (keywords: Aufsichtsbehörde / Stiftungsaufsicht).
649902 Group treasury companies
Asset management foundations
• 649902: Group treasury companies
Note:
An asset management foundation handles the collective investment and management of pension funds entrusted to it by investors.
651 Insurance
Insurance company / General insurance agency
Insurance companies cover the risk of insurance activity. General agencies, in contrast, do not cover any risk. Their task consists in brokering insurance. Two types of general insurance agency can be identified, dependent and independent ones.
Dependent general agencies belong entirely to the relevant insurance company, whom they represent on the ground.
Independent general agencies are not directly tied to an insurance comany and act as insurance brokers (insurance intermediaries).
• 651 *: Insurances (> dependent general agency)
• 651 * : Insurances (> insurance company)
• 662200: Activities of insurance agents and brokers (> independent general agency.
651202 Accident and indemnity insurance
Health insurance
Health insurance companies are coded under 651203 and often bear the name followed by the indication “Name + Krankenkasse AG” “Nom + caisse maladie”, “nome + cassa malati”.
They must feature on the FOPH list of health insurance companies and cover basic and complementary health insurance and can be found at the following link:
General info:
https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/versicherungen/krankenversicherung/krankenversicherung-versicherer-aufsicht.html
List:
https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/versicherungen/krankenversicherung/krankenversicherung-versicherer-aufsicht/verzeichnisse-krankenundrueckversicherer.html
If the insurance company only offers complementary health insurance, it will be coded under 651203.
• 651202: Accident and indemnity insurance
• 651203: Health insurance companies
651203 Health insurance
Health insurance
Health insurance companies are coded under 651203 and often bear the name followed by the indication “Name + Krankenkasse AG” “Nom + caisse maladie”, “nome + cassa malati”.
They must feature on the FOPH list of health insurance companies and cover basic and complementary health insurance and can be found at the following link:
General info:
https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/versicherungen/krankenversicherung/krankenversicherung-versicherer-aufsicht.html
List:
https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/versicherungen/krankenversicherung/krankenversicherung-versicherer-aufsicht/verzeichnisse-krankenundrueckversicherer.html
If the insurance company only offers complementary health insurance, it will be coded under 651203.
• 651202: Accident and indemnity insurance
• 651203: Health insurance companies
651204 Other non-life insurance (excl. mandatory social security) n.e.c.
Invalidity and unemployment insurance
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH:
• 651204: Non-life insurance (excl. mandatory social security) n.c.e.
• 662901 : Compensation funds
For a compensationf und with invalidity and unemployment insurance, the code 662901 takes priority.
Family allowances
• 651204: Family allowances / Familienzulagen
This code should be used in accordance with the explanatory notes
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/651204?q=651204
Unemployment insurance is coded under 843000
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/843000?q=843000
Compensation and employers’ funds are coded under 662901
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/662901
Invalidity insurance is coded under 843000
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/843000?q=843000
652000 Reinsurance
Reinsurance
• 652000: Reinsurance
Information:
Reinsurance is the insurance of insurance companies, to cover major risks for nuclear installations, risks of major natural disasters. These are insurances that insure other insurances.
6530 Pension funding
Pension funding 2nd pillar
• 653000: Pension funding
Pension funds according to BVG, Non-mandatory (only foundations, public law, cooperatives)
• 663001: Funds intermediation (if no indication)
Foundations and investment funds have to be coded in 643000 and not in 663001
• 663002 : If vested benefits foundation with bank, insurance company / Tied accounts
Note :
In the commercial register www.zefix.ch this type of unit is indicated as having a supervisory authority (keywords: Aufsichtsbehörde / Stiftungsaufsicht).
661200 Security and commodity contracts brokerage
Until this topic is revised, this type of transaction is coded in 661200 Security and commodity contracts brokerage (trading). If the activity is related to the programming of these technologies, it will be coded in IT programming.
Mining : financial 66xx / non-financial 62xx
Future exchange business (6612 / 6619)
Blockchain : supporting technology (auxiliary activities are not coded)
661900 Other activities auxiliary to financial services, except insurance and pension funding
Crowdfunding
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH :
661900: In start-ups, new projects
829900: For charitable projects
662200 Activities of insurance agents and brokers
Insurance company / General insurance agency
Insurance companies cover the risk of insurance activity. General agencies, in contrast, do not cover any risk. Their task consists in brokering insurance. Two types of general insurance agency can be identified, dependent and independent ones.
Dependent general agencies belong entirely to the relevant insurance company, whom they represent on the ground.
Independent general agencies are not directly tied to an insurance comany and act as insurance brokers (insurance intermediaries).
• 651 *: Insurances (> dependent general agency)
• 651 * : Insurances (> insurance company)
• 662200: Activities of insurance agents and brokers (> independent general agency.
662901 Occupational / cantonal equalisation funds
Cantonal compensation funds
• 662901: Compensation funds (cantonal and occupational funds)
Note:
All compensation funds should be present in the BER, even without jobs.
The Federal Compensation Office COO and the Central Compensation Office CCO are coded under 841100 (General public administration)
For a compensation fund with invalidity and unemployment insurance, the code 662901 takes priority.
A list of compensation funds is available at: https://www.ahv-iv.ch/en/
Invalidity and unemployment insurance
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH:
• 651204: Non-life insurance (excl. mandatory social security) n.c.e.
• 662901 : Compensation funds
For a compensationf und with invalidity and unemployment insurance, the code 662901 takes priority.
Family allowances
• 651204: Family allowances / Familienzulagen
This code should be used in accordance with the explanatory notes
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/651204?q=651204
Unemployment insurance is coded under 843000
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/843000?q=843000
Compensation and employers’ funds are coded under 662901
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/662901
Invalidity insurance is coded under 843000
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/843000?q=843000
6630 Fund management activities
Pension funding 2nd pillar
• 653000: Pension funding
Pension funds according to BVG, Non-mandatory (only foundations, public law, cooperatives)
• 663001: Funds intermediation (if no indication)
Foundations and investment funds have to be coded in 643000 and not in 663001
• 663002 : If vested benefits foundation with bank, insurance company / Tied accounts
Note :
In the commercial register www.zefix.ch this type of unit is indicated as having a supervisory authority (keywords: Aufsichtsbehörde / Stiftungsaufsicht).
663001 Funds intermediation
Fund management and intermediation
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH:
Carrying out the same activity but different responsibility:
• Funds intermediation manages funds in its own name: 663001
• Funds management manages funds on behalf of clients: 663002
Vested benefits foundation (listed in the commercial register)
663001 - Funds intermediation
The management of funds entrusted by enterprise XY Ltd to promote tied pension provision.
3rd pillar
The law distinguishes between tied pension provision (3a pillar) and non-qualified provision (3b).
The pillar 3a retirement savings account at a bank is coded under 663001
A tied policy with an insurance company 663002.
• 663001: Funds intermediation (pillar 3a retirement savings account at a bank)
663002 Fund management activities
If fund management (663002) and accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy (692000) activities are undertaken,
fund management 663002 takes priority.
Fund management and intermediation
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH:
Carrying out the same activity but different responsibility:
• Funds intermediation manages funds in its own name: 663001
• Funds management manages funds on behalf of clients: 663002
3rd pillar
The law distinguishes between tied pension provision (3a pillar) and non-qualified provision (3b).
The pillar 3a retirement savings account at a bank is coded under 663001
A tied policy with an insurance company 663002.
• 663001: Funds intermediation (pillar 3a retirement savings account at a bank)
L REAL ESTATE ACTIVITIES
68 Real estate activities
Building sector
411000 – development of building projects:
This code must not be used.
681000 – buying and selling of own real estate:
• Own real estate transactions (buying and selling): landed property, apartment buildings
• Creation of housing estates, without land improvement
683100 – real estate agencies:
• Intermediary between buyers and sellers: provides assistance and advice for finding property and related procedures
• Does not own, buy or sell real estate itself.
683200 – real estate administration:
• Takes care of the administrative side of real estate management for the third party
DO NOT CONFUSE WITH:
Rental and use of own or rented real estate:
• 682001: letting of own or leased land
• 682002: letting of own or leased buildings and dwellings
681000 Buying and selling of own real estate
If buying and selling of own real estate (681000), letting of own or leased buildings and dwellings (682002) and management of real estate on a fee or contract basis (683200) activities are undertaken,
buying and selling of own real estate activities 681000 take priority.
If it cannot be clearly determined whether the property is owned or belonging to a third party, code 683200 takes precedence.
682002 Letting of own or leased buildings and dwellings
683200 Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
M PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES
691002 Patent lawyers, patent licensing companies
692000 Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
701001 Activities of head offices of financial companies
Head offices
See: diagram on head offices
In general, to be a head office an enterprise must:
- Be a member of a group
- Carry out one or both of the following tasks::
o Carry out managerial tasks
o Carry out group management support activities
Classification criteria:
- Classification focuses on the types of activities of head offices.
- The main activity must be the operational and strategic management of the other units of the group of enterprises.
- The main indicator is the percentage of group management activities.
701002 Activities of head offices of other companies
Head offices
See: diagram on head offices
In general, to be a head office an enterprise must:
- Be a member of a group
- Carry out one or both of the following tasks::
o Carry out managerial tasks
o Carry out group management support activities
Classification criteria:
- Classification focuses on the types of activities of head offices.
- The main activity must be the operational and strategic management of the other units of the group of enterprises.
- The main indicator is the percentage of group management activities.
702200 Business and other management consultancy activities
Coaching is a method for developing the potential of individuals and organisations. Coaching can therefore be applied in different economic sectors, which is why the activity will be coded in the relevant sector where it is practiced. Without concrete information, the activity will be coded in NOGA 960900.
Examples :
Sports coaching: 855100
Music coaching: 855200
Business coaching: 702200
Life coaching: 960900
711101 Architects
711203 Other engineering activities
Development
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH:
Development may be coded under:
• 711205 Other technical consultancy and planning
Fields: pollution, geology and surveying, hydrography, cartography:
• 711203 Other engineering activities
Fields: buildings; civil, electrical, electronic, mining, chemical, mechanical, industrial and systems engineering
Installation in situ
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH:
43…: installation or assembly of materials or equipment necessary for a building to fulfil its function
332…: installation of machines or equipment other than that necessary for buildings (or civil engineering works) to fulfil their function
711205 Other technical consultancy and planning
Development
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH:
Development may be coded under:
• 711205 Other technical consultancy and planning
Fields: pollution, geology and surveying, hydrography, cartography:
• 711203 Other engineering activities
Fields: buildings; civil, electrical, electronic, mining, chemical, mechanical, industrial and systems engineering
Installation in situ
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH:
43…: installation or assembly of materials or equipment necessary for a building to fulfil its function
332…: installation of machines or equipment other than that necessary for buildings (or civil engineering works) to fulfil their function
742001 Photographers
If photographers (742001) and freelance journalists (900303) activities are undertaken,
photographers 742001 take priority.
N ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES
771100 Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
774000 Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works
If patent lawyers, patent licensing companies (691002) and leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copywrighted works (774000) activities are undertaken,
leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copywrighted works 774000 takes priority.
78 Employment activities
Lease (78200) and personnel placement (78100) activities require authorisations from SECO, which can be consulted at the link : http://www.avg-seco.admin.ch/WebVerzeichnis/ServletWebVerzeichnis
Authorisation compulsory for lease 782000 activities.
781000 Activities of employment placement agencies
Health
• 781000 / 782000: Employment placement agencies (781000) and temporary employment agencies (782000).
• 869003: Nurses working on a self-employed basis in a medical practice or providing district nursing services.
782000 Temporary employment agency activities
If placement of personnel (781000) and personnel leasing (782000) activities are undertaken, personnel leasing 782000 takes priority.
Furthermore, if the placement of personnel is in a specific activity sector, the area of activity takes precedence.
Health
• 781000 / 782000: Employment placement agencies (781000) and temporary employment agencies (782000).
• 869003: Nurses working on a self-employed basis in a medical practice or providing district nursing services.
791100 Travel agency activities
Sharing activities (sharing economy)
During discussions it was decided not to consider the computer-related economic activity, but the service provided.
Online platform for taxi reservations
493200 - taxi reservation centre services
Online platform for hotel reservations
791100 - travel agency activities, such as various kinds of transport and accommodation
Online platform for holiday apartment reservations
552001 - holiday apartments, holiday homes
Travel, transport and events
Travel agencies / Tour operator
791100: Travel agency (reservation of transport, accommodation, etc.)
Advises, recommends and sells travel arrangements to clients according to their needs
791200: Tour operator, travel escort
Assembles several supplier services (airlines, hotels, restaurants, guides, etc.) and sells them all inclusively
799001: Tourist accommodation reservation services
Reservation service for hotels and holiday accommodation
799002: Free-time activity and holiday reservation
Reservation service for transport, entertainment
Tour guides and provision of tourist information
Activities promoting tourism
Airlines
Related codes and definitions:
Airline offices may have three different NOGA codes depending on their activities:
791100: Transport reservation services (flight, vehicle rental, etc.)
511000: Passenger air transport
522300: Service activities incidental to air transportation
Further information:
Airport and air-traffic control activities, etc. ground service activities are coded 522300 …. These activities are not related to airlines.
791200 Tour operator activities
Travel, transport and events
Travel agencies / Tour operator
791100: Travel agency (reservation of transport, accommodation, etc.)
Advises, recommends and sells travel arrangements to clients according to their needs
791200: Tour operator, travel escort
Assembles several supplier services (airlines, hotels, restaurants, guides, etc.) and sells them all inclusively
799001: Tourist accommodation reservation services
Reservation service for hotels and holiday accommodation
799002: Free-time activity and holiday reservation
Reservation service for transport, entertainment
Tour guides and provision of tourist information
Activities promoting tourism
799001 Tourist accommodation reservation services
Travel, transport and events
Travel agencies / Tour operator
791100: Travel agency (reservation of transport, accommodation, etc.)
Advises, recommends and sells travel arrangements to clients according to their needs
791200: Tour operator, travel escort
Assembles several supplier services (airlines, hotels, restaurants, guides, etc.) and sells them all inclusively
799001: Tourist accommodation reservation services
Reservation service for hotels and holiday accommodation
799002: Free-time activity and holiday reservation
Reservation service for transport, entertainment
Tour guides and provision of tourist information
Activities promoting tourism
799002 Other reservation services and related activities
Travel, transport and events
Travel agencies / Tour operator
791100: Travel agency (reservation of transport, accommodation, etc.)
Advises, recommends and sells travel arrangements to clients according to their needs
791200: Tour operator, travel escort
Assembles several supplier services (airlines, hotels, restaurants, guides, etc.) and sells them all inclusively
799001: Tourist accommodation reservation services
Reservation service for hotels and holiday accommodation
799002: Free-time activity and holiday reservation
Reservation service for transport, entertainment
Tour guides and provision of tourist information
Activities promoting tourism
823000 Organisation of conventions and trade shows
829900 Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Crowdfunding
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH :
661900: In start-ups, new projects
829900: For charitable projects
O PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE; COMPULSORY SOCIAL SECURITY
841100 General public administration activities
Cantonal compensation funds
• 662901: Compensation funds (cantonal and occupational funds)
Note:
All compensation funds should be present in the BER, even without jobs.
The Federal Compensation Office COO and the Central Compensation Office CCO are coded under 841100 (General public administration)
For a compensation fund with invalidity and unemployment insurance, the code 662901 takes priority.
A list of compensation funds is available at: https://www.ahv-iv.ch/en/
842301 Administration of justice, courts
Particular case of public administrations
Sole enterprises (L13) can have a public NOGA code. Only the two cases mentioned below have currently been identified.
Private enterprises take over debt collection office activities in their entirety. Consequently, these enterprises are coded in Section O: Public administration.
842301 Administration of justice, courts
Private enterprises that have fire service activities are coded in Section O: Public administration
842500 Fire and rescue services
842500 Fire service activities
Particular case of public administrations
Sole enterprises (L13) can have a public NOGA code. Only the two cases mentioned below have currently been identified.
Private enterprises take over debt collection office activities in their entirety. Consequently, these enterprises are coded in Section O: Public administration.
842301 Administration of justice, courts
Private enterprises that have fire service activities are coded in Section O: Public administration
842500 Fire and rescue services
843000 Old age and survivors' benefit (AHV), Invalidity insurance (IV), Unemployment insurance (ALV)
Family allowances
• 651204: Family allowances / Familienzulagen
This code should be used in accordance with the explanatory notes
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/651204?q=651204
Unemployment insurance is coded under 843000
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/843000?q=843000
Compensation and employers’ funds are coded under 662901
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/662901
Invalidity insurance is coded under 843000
https://www.kubb-tool.bfs.admin.ch/en/code/843000?q=843000
P EDUCATION
85 Education
If teaching (85....) and residential care (879001) activities are undertaken,
teaching takes priority 85xxxx
851000 Pre-primary schools
If nursery school (851000) and day nursery (889100) activities are undertaken,
nursery school 851000 takes priority.
852 Primary education
If primary schools (852...) and secondary secondary schools (853...) activities are undertaken,
primary schools 852... takes priority.
852002 Special schools
Economic activities linked to persons with disabilities
881000: Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
873002: Institutions for disabled persons
852002 : Special schools
A protected workshop (881000 - Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled) allocates an occupation to people with disabilities, finances subsidies from authorities and sale of their production but also employs social workers, psychologists, disabled persons, etc. who are registered with the AVS/AHV. The definition of a sheltered workshop may vary by canton.
853 Secondary education
855100 Sports and recreation education
Horse riding arenas / riding centres are coded under 855100
Coaching is a method for developing the potential of individuals and organisations. Coaching can therefore be applied in different economic sectors, which is why the activity will be coded in the relevant sector where it is practiced. Without concrete information, the activity will be coded in NOGA 960900.
Examples :
Sports coaching: 855100
Music coaching: 855200
Business coaching: 702200
Life coaching: 960900
855200 Cultural education
Coaching is a method for developing the potential of individuals and organisations. Coaching can therefore be applied in different economic sectors, which is why the activity will be coded in the relevant sector where it is practiced. Without concrete information, the activity will be coded in NOGA 960900.
Examples :
Sports coaching: 855100
Music coaching: 855200
Business coaching: 702200
Life coaching: 960900
Q HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITIES
861001 General care hospitals
Hospitals
Related codes and definitions:
861001: General care hospitals→ If there are more than 2 medical specialisations (service centres)
861002 : Special clinics → If there are 1 or 2 medical specialisations (service centres)
By definition, a hospital can provide inpatient treatment with overnight stays. By specialisation (service centre), we mean psychiatry, convalescence, surgery, gynaecology, neonatology, paediatrics, geriatrics, and other specialisations.
861002 Special clinics
Hospitals
Related codes and definitions:
861001: General care hospitals→ If there are more than 2 medical specialisations (service centres)
861002 : Special clinics → If there are 1 or 2 medical specialisations (service centres)
By definition, a hospital can provide inpatient treatment with overnight stays. By specialisation (service centre), we mean psychiatry, convalescence, surgery, gynaecology, neonatology, paediatrics, geriatrics, and other specialisations.
862100 General medical practice activities
Medical practices and doctors
By definition, the treatments offered are outpatient treatments without overnight stays.
Related codes and definitions:
862100 : General practitioner activity
862200: Medical specialists activity
Coding conditions:
Units with the codes 862100 or 862200 are listed in the register of medical professions.
Link: https://www.medregom.admin.ch/EN
862100: General practitioner
Holds postgraduate qualifications in one of the following fields: general internal medicine, medical practitioner and paediatrics.
Primary or basic care
For a medical practice with several doctors:
- At least one of the doctors is a general practitioner as defined above.
862200: Specialist
All other postgraduate qualifications
For a medical practice with several doctors:
- Without general practitioner
862200 Specialists medical practice activities
Medical practices and doctors
By definition, the treatments offered are outpatient treatments without overnight stays.
Related codes and definitions:
862100 : General practitioner activity
862200: Medical specialists activity
Coding conditions:
Units with the codes 862100 or 862200 are listed in the register of medical professions.
Link: https://www.medregom.admin.ch/EN
862100: General practitioner
Holds postgraduate qualifications in one of the following fields: general internal medicine, medical practitioner and paediatrics.
Primary or basic care
For a medical practice with several doctors:
- At least one of the doctors is a general practitioner as defined above.
862200: Specialist
All other postgraduate qualifications
For a medical practice with several doctors:
- Without general practitioner
Psychologists et psychiatrists
Related codes and definitions:
862200: Psychiatrists
869001: Psychologists
Further information:
In contrast to a pschologist, a psychiatrist holds a medical doctor title.
862300 Dental practice activities
Dentists
Related code and definition:
862300: Dental practice
Coding conditions:
Dentists are listed in the register of medical professions: https://www.medregom.admin.ch/EN
869001 Psychotherapy and psychology
Psychologists et psychiatrists
Related codes and definitions:
862200: Psychiatrists
869001: Psychologists
Further information:
In contrast to a pschologist, a psychiatrist holds a medical doctor title.
869002 Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists and osteopaths
The code 869002 (= Physiotherapy) includes:
- Physiotherapists
- Osteopaths
Note: Osteopaths, physiotherapists for animals are coded under 960900.
869003 Nursing, district nursing
If employment placement agencies (781000), temporary employment agency activities (782000) and nursing, district nursing (869003) activities are undertaken,
nursing, district nursing 869003 takes priority.
Health
• 781000 / 782000: Employment placement agencies (781000) and temporary employment agencies (782000).
• 869003: Nurses working on a self-employed basis in a medical practice or providing district nursing services.
873002 Institutions for the disabled persons
If institutions for persons with disabilities (873002) and social work activities without accommodation for for elderly people and for persons with disabilities (881000) are undertaken, the institution for persons with disabilities 873002 takes priority.
If institutions for persons with disabilities (873002) and special schools activities for pupils who are unable to follow the normal programme (852002) are undertaken, the institution for persons with disabilities 873002 takes priority.
Economic activities linked to persons with disabilities
881000: Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
873002: Institutions for disabled persons
852002 : Special schools
A protected workshop (881000 - Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled) allocates an occupation to people with disabilities, finances subsidies from authorities and sale of their production but also employs social workers, psychologists, disabled persons, etc. who are registered with the AVS/AHV. The definition of a sheltered workshop may vary by canton.
879001 Residential homes for children and young people
881000 Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
Economic activities linked to persons with disabilities
881000: Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled
873002: Institutions for disabled persons
852002 : Special schools
A protected workshop (881000 - Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled) allocates an occupation to people with disabilities, finances subsidies from authorities and sale of their production but also employs social workers, psychologists, disabled persons, etc. who are registered with the AVS/AHV. The definition of a sheltered workshop may vary by canton.
889100 Crèches and day nurseries
889902 Other social activities without accommodation
If "Other social work n.e.c." (889902) and "Specialist medical practice activities" (862200) (abortion, sterilisation etc.) are undertaken, the "other social work" 889902 takes priority.
R ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION
900301 Painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists
If painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists (900301) activities and other artistic and literary activities (900302) are undertaken,
the painters, sculptors and other self-employed artists 900302 take priority.
900302 Other artistic and literary activities
900303 Freelance journalists
931100 Operation of sports facilities
Horse riding arenas / riding centres are coded under 855100
932900 Other amusement and recreation activities
Other amusement and recreation activities (932900) and organisation of conventions and trade shows (823000) are undertaken,
other amusement and recreation activities 932900 take priority.
S OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES
941100 Activities of business and employers membership organisations
Membership organisations
Related codes and definitions:
941100: Activities of business and employers membership organisations
941200: Activities of professional membership organisations
942000: Activities of trade unions
949…: Activities of other membership organisations
Coding conditions:
Code depending on the interests of the organisation
941…: Interests of employers, self-employed persons and scientific communities
942…: Activities of trade unions
949…: Promotion of ideas and religious, political, cultural, educational or recreational activities
Further information:
941… = Activities of economic, employer and professional organisations
941100: At enterprise, industry level
941200: At profession activity level
941200 Activities of professional membership organisations
Membership organisations
Related codes and definitions:
941100: Activities of business and employers membership organisations
941200: Activities of professional membership organisations
942000: Activities of trade unions
949…: Activities of other membership organisations
Coding conditions:
Code depending on the interests of the organisation
941…: Interests of employers, self-employed persons and scientific communities
942…: Activities of trade unions
949…: Promotion of ideas and religious, political, cultural, educational or recreational activities
Further information:
941… = Activities of economic, employer and professional organisations
941100: At enterprise, industry level
941200: At profession activity level
942000 Activities of trade unions
Membership organisations
Related codes and definitions:
941100: Activities of business and employers membership organisations
941200: Activities of professional membership organisations
942000: Activities of trade unions
949…: Activities of other membership organisations
Coding conditions:
Code depending on the interests of the organisation
941…: Interests of employers, self-employed persons and scientific communities
942…: Activities of trade unions
949…: Promotion of ideas and religious, political, cultural, educational or recreational activities
Further information:
941… = Activities of economic, employer and professional organisations
941100: At enterprise, industry level
941200: At profession activity level
95 Repair of computers and personal and household goods
Outsourced activities (outsourcing)
There are several types of outsourcing, the enterprise may outsource::
• Part of a production process, classification: production
• All of a production process
o & owner of commodities, classification: production
o & non-owner of commodities, classification: section G, M or N :
For a construction enterprise:
• Part of the construction activities, classification: construction - section F
Further information:
- Introduction to NOGA 2008
960201 Hairdressing salons
If hairdressing salons (960201) and beauty salons (782000) activities are undertaken,
hairdressing salons 960201 takes priority.
960202 Beauty salons
Massages
Related codes and definitions:
960202: Beauty salons
960402 : Massage studio
Further information:
In case of doubt about the type of massage practised, code under 960402 (=other physical well-being activities).
Make-up
Related codes and definitions:
960202: Beauty salons
960900: Other personal service activities n.e.c.
Further information:
The code 960202 (=beauty salons) includes make-up activity (permanent, non-permanent). Code 960900 includes permanent make-up activity + tatooing.
960402 Other physical well-being activities
Massages
Related codes and definitions:
960202: Beauty salons
960402 : Massage studio
Further information:
In case of doubt about the type of massage practised, code under 960402 (=other physical well-being activities).
960900 Other personal service activities n.e.c.
Make-up
Related codes and definitions:
960202: Beauty salons
960900: Other personal service activities n.e.c.
Further information:
The code 960202 (=beauty salons) includes make-up activity (permanent, non-permanent). Code 960900 includes permanent make-up activity + tatooing.
Coaching is a method for developing the potential of individuals and organisations. Coaching can therefore be applied in different economic sectors, which is why the activity will be coded in the relevant sector where it is practiced. Without concrete information, the activity will be coded in NOGA 960900.
Examples :
Sports coaching: 855100
Music coaching: 855200
Business coaching: 702200
Life coaching: 960900
T ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS AS EMPLOYERS; UNDIFFERENTIATED GOODS- AND SERVICES-PRODUCING ACTIVITIES OF HOUSEHOLDS FOR OWN USE
981000 Undifferentiated goods-producing activities of private households for own use
This code must not be used.
982000 Undifferentiated service-producing activities of private households for own use
This code must not be used.
U ACTIVITIES OF EXTRATERRITORIAL ORGANISATIONS AND BODIES
990002 Embassies
International organisations
Related codes and definitions:
990002: Embassies
990003: International organisations
Coding conditions:
Code 990003 is allocated to an institution if it covers at least one of the following cases:
A headquarters agreement has been signed with Switzerland.
It is a Swiss office of a body of the United Nations system: http://www.unsceb.org/fr/directory
It is an institution that is based on a bilateral agreement.
Further information :
“Observers” or “Other delegations” are coded under 990002 (=Embassies)
990003 International organisations of an administrative nature
International organisations
Related codes and definitions:
990002: Embassies
990003: International organisations
Coding conditions:
Code 990003 is allocated to an institution if it covers at least one of the following cases:
A headquarters agreement has been signed with Switzerland.
It is a Swiss office of a body of the United Nations system: http://www.unsceb.org/fr/directory
It is an institution that is based on a bilateral agreement.
Further information :
“Observers” or “Other delegations” are coded under 990002 (=Embassies)