Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
What this code covers
Use this group for wholesale on a fee or contract basis when the main activity includes Activities of commission agents, commodity brokers and other wholesalers trading on the account of others without owning the intermediated goods at any time and Activities of bringing sellers and buyers together. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
- This group includes intermediation service activities, in other words, the facilitation of transactions between sellers and buyers for the ordering of goods for a fee or commission without taking ownership of the goods intermediated, including:
- activities of commission agents, commodity brokers and other wholesalers trading on the account of others without owning the intermediated goods at any time
- activities of bringing sellers and buyers together
- activities of undertaking commercial transactions on the account of a principal, including on the internet
- wholesale on own account, see 46.2 to 46.9
- activities of commission agents who assume ownership of the goods, even if they are acting in the name of a third party, see 46.2 to 46.9
- intermediation service activities for retail sale, see 47.9
- intermediation service activities for real estate activities, see 68.31
- Compare with 46.2, 46.9, 47.9 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Review the Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 mapping type before migrating old records.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - This group includes intermediation service activities, in other words, the facilitation of transactions between sellers and buyers for the ordering of goods for a fee or commission without taking ownership of the goods intermediated, including:
- - activities of commission agents, commodity brokers and other wholesalers trading on the account of others without owning the intermediated goods at any time
- - activities of bringing sellers and buyers together
- - activities of undertaking commercial transactions on the account of a principal, including on the internet
- - activities of central purchasing units if they are only intermediaries and do not own the goods
- - activities of wholesale auctioneering houses for third-party goods, including internet wholesale auctions
- - wholesale on own account, see 46.2 to 46.9
- - activities of commission agents who assume ownership of the goods, even if they are acting in the name of a third party, see 46.2 to 46.9
- - intermediation service activities for retail sale, see 47.9
- - intermediation service activities for real estate activities, see 68.31
- - operation of websites providing searches for goods that link customers to sellers, see the corresponding classes for intermediation service activities
- - activities of advertising, market research and public relations, see division 73
- - Activities of commission agents, commodity brokers and other wholesalers trading on the account of others without owning the intermediated goods at any time
- - Activities of bringing sellers and buyers together
- - Activities of undertaking commercial transactions on the account of a principal, including on the internet
- - Activities of central purchasing units if they are only intermediaries and do not own the goods
- - Wholesale on own account
- - Activities of commission agents who assume ownership of the goods, even if they are acting in the name of a third party
- - Intermediation service activities for retail sale
- - Intermediation service activities for real estate activities
What is NACE 46.1 used for?
Use NACE 46.1 for wholesale on a fee or contract basis when the main activity matches this scope: Use this group for wholesale on a fee or contract basis when the main activity includes Activities of commission agents, commodity brokers and other wholesalers trading on the account of others without owning the intermediated goods at any time and Activities of bringing sellers and buyers together. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 46.1?
Typical examples include Activities of commission agents, commodity brokers and other wholesalers trading on the account of others without owning the intermediated goods at any time, Activities of bringing sellers and buyers together, and Activities of undertaking commercial transactions on the account of a principal, including on the internet.
When might 46.1 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to wholesale on own account, see 46.2 to 46.9 and activities of commission agents who assume ownership of the goods, even if they are acting in the name of a third party, see 46.2 to 46.9.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 46.1?
Compare 46.1 with 46.2 Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals, 46.9 Non-specialised wholesale trade, and 47.9 Intermediation service activities for retail sale when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this group for the broader activity area of wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals, including Wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds, Wholesale of flowers and plants, and Wholesale of live animals. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of non-specialised wholesale trade, including Non-specialised wholesale trade. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for intermediation service activities for retail sale when the main activity includes Activities of intermediaries in the retail sale of second-hand goods and Activities of retail auctioneering houses for both new and used third-party goods, including internet retail auctions. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this code when the main activity is brokering, selling, renting, or managing real estate transactions for clients on a fee or contract basis.
Use this division for activities of advertising, market research and public relations when the main activity includes These advertising activities are often provided via advertising agencies and media representatives.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco when the main activity includes Wholesale of fresh, preserved and frozen food and Specialised and non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for wholesale of household goods when the main activity includes Wholesale of textiles and Wholesale of clothing and footwear. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of wholesale of information and communication equipment, including Wholesale of information and communication equipment. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this class for activities of agents involved in the wholesale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods when the main activity includes Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of livestock feed and Activities of agents involved in wholesale auctions for fur skin. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals when the main activity includes Fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals, including fertilisers. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for activities of agents involved in the wholesale of timber and building materials when the main activity includes Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of: and Prefabricated buildings and building equipment. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for activities of agents involved in the wholesale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft when the main activity includes Machinery, including office machinery and computers, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft and Telephone and communication equipment, including mobile telephones, modems, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for wholesale trade when the main activity includes Wholesale on own account means owning the goods traded until the ownership is transferred to the buyer. In the case of transit trade, the goods are commissioned by a buyer, but the agent owns the goods while they are in transit. However, both cases are classified the same way (groups 46.2 to 46.9). and The rules for defining specialised and non-specialised wholesale activities are described in paragraphs xx–xx of the introductory guidelines.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 45.1 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis, 46.7 Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories, 47.8 Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories, 47.9 Intermediation service activities for retail sale.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.
Rev. 2 code 45.3 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis, 46.7 Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories, 47.8 Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories, 47.9 Intermediation service activities for retail sale.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.
Rev. 2 code 45.4 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis, 46.7 Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories, 47.8 Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories, 47.9 Intermediation service activities for retail sale, 95.3 Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and motorcycles.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.
Rev. 2 code 46.1 is one of multiple older codes associated with Rev. 2.1 class 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.
Rev. 2 code 82.9 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 43.6 Intermediation service activities for specialised construction services, 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis, 47.9 Intermediation service activities for retail sale, 53.3 Intermediation service activities for postal and courier activities, 61.2 Telecommunication reselling activities and intermediation service activities for telecommunication, 77.5 Intermediation service activities for rental and leasing of tangible goods and non-financial intangible assets, 82.4 Intermediation service activities for business support service activities n.e.c., 82.9 Business support service activities n.e.c., 85.6 Educational support activities, 86.9 Other human health activities, 87.9 Other residential care activities, 95.4 Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles, 96.4 Intermediation service activities for personal services.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.