Non-specialised retail sale
What this code covers
Use this group for non-specialised retail sale when the main activity includes Non-specialised retail sale of predominately food, beverages or tobacco and Other non-specialised retail sale. 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 the retail sale of a variety of product lines in the same unit (non-specialised sale, for example, supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores).
- specialised retail sale, see 47.2 to 47.8
- intermediation services for specialised and non-specialised retail sale, see 47.9
- Compare with 47.2, 47.8, 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 the retail sale of a variety of product lines in the same unit (non-specialised sale, for example, supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores).
- - specialised retail sale, see 47.2 to 47.8
- - intermediation services for specialised and non-specialised retail sale, see 47.9
- - Non-specialised retail sale of predominately food, beverages or tobacco
- - Other non-specialised retail sale
- - Specialised retail sale
- - Intermediation services for specialised and non-specialised retail sale
What is NACE 47.1 used for?
Use NACE 47.1 for non-specialised retail sale when the main activity matches this scope: Use this group for non-specialised retail sale when the main activity includes Non-specialised retail sale of predominately food, beverages or tobacco and Other non-specialised retail sale. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 47.1?
Typical examples include Non-specialised retail sale of predominately food, beverages or tobacco and Other non-specialised retail sale.
When might 47.1 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to specialised retail sale, see 47.2 to 47.8 and intermediation services for specialised and non-specialised retail sale, see 47.9.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 47.1?
Compare 47.1 with 47.2 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco, 47.8 Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories, and 47.9 Intermediation service activities for retail sale when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this group for the broader activity area of retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco, including Retail sale of fruit and vegetables, Retail sale of meat and meat products, and Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories when the main activity includes Rubber tyres and inner tubes for tyres and Spark plugs, batteries, lighting equipment, vehicle charging equipment and electrical parts. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
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 group for the broader activity area of retail sale of automotive fuel, including Retail sale of automotive fuel. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of retail sale of information and communication equipment, including Retail sale of information and communication equipment. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for retail sale of other household equipment when the main activity includes Retail sale of textiles and Retail sale of hardware, building materials, paints and glass. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for non-specialised retail sale of predominately food, beverages or tobacco when the main activity includes Retail sale of a large variety of goods (e.g. wearing apparel, furniture, appliances, hardware, cosmetics) among which, however, food products, beverages or tobacco should be predominant. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for other non-specialised retail sale when the main activity includes Retail sale of a large variety of goods (e.g. wearing apparel, furniture, appliances, hardware, cosmetics, jewellery, toys, sports goods) of which food products, beverages or tobacco are not predominant. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for retail trade when the main activity includes The classification of retail sale activities is done based on traded goods and not according to the way of selling (in-store, online, via stalls and markets, and so on). Retail sale activities are divided into specialised retail sale activities (groups 47.2 to 47.8) and non-specialised retail sale activities (group 47.1). and Retail sale includes the retail sale of second-hand goods (class 47.79). The above groups are further subdivided by the range of products sold.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 47.1 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 47.1 Non-specialised retail sale, 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 47.8 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 47.1 Non-specialised retail sale, 47.2 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco, 47.4 Retail sale of information and communication equipment, 47.5 Retail sale of other household equipment, 47.6 Retail sale of cultural and recreational goods, 47.7 Retail sale of other goods, except 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 47.9 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 47.1 Non-specialised retail sale, 47.2 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco, 47.4 Retail sale of information and communication equipment, 47.5 Retail sale of other household equipment, 47.6 Retail sale of cultural and recreational goods, 47.7 Retail sale of other goods, except motor vehicles and motorcycles, 47.9 Intermediation service activities for retail sale, 60.3 News agency and other content distribution activities.
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.