Publishing activities
What this code covers
Use this division for publishing activities when the main activity includes Publishing includes the acquisition of copyrights to content (information products) and making this content available to the general public by engaging in (or arranging for) the reproduction and distribution of this content in various forms. Publishers may license rights to others to distribute their content, or they may publish and distribute content they create or own. All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, digital, analogue, or any other form) and self-publishing activities are included in this division, except publishing of motion pictures and music. and This division covers the streaming of content (for example, software and books), by content publishers.. 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 division includes the publishing of books, brochures, leaflets, dictionaries, encyclopaedias, atlases, maps and charts; the publishing of newspapers, journals and periodicals; the publishing of directories and mailing lists, and other publishing (including software publishing).
- Publishing includes the acquisition of copyrights to content (information products) and making this content available to the general public by engaging in (or arranging for) the reproduction and distribution of this content in various forms. Publishers may license rights to others to distribute their content, or they may publish and distribute content they create or own. All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, digital, analogue, or any other form) and self-publishing activities are included in this division, except publishing of motion pictures and music.
- This division covers the streaming of content (for example, software and books), by content publishers.
- This division excludes the production of motion pictures, videos and movies, the publishing of music and the production of original (sound) master recordings, see division 59.
- Also excluded are obtaining rights from publishers to broadcast and distribute content (see division 60), computer programming activities (see division 62), printing (see group 18.1) and the mass reproduction of recorded media (see class 18.20).
- Compare with 59, 60, 62 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- 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 division includes the publishing of books, brochures, leaflets, dictionaries, encyclopaedias, atlases, maps and charts; the publishing of newspapers, journals and periodicals; the publishing of directories and mailing lists, and other publishing (including software publishing).
- - Publishing includes the acquisition of copyrights to content (information products) and making this content available to the general public by engaging in (or arranging for) the reproduction and distribution of this content in various forms. Publishers may license rights to others to distribute their content, or they may publish and distribute content they create or own. All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, digital, analogue, or any other form) and self-publishing activities are included in this division, except publishing of motion pictures and music.
- - This division covers the streaming of content (for example, software and books), by content publishers.
- - This division excludes the production of motion pictures, videos and movies, the publishing of music and the production of original (sound) master recordings, see division 59.
- - Also excluded are obtaining rights from publishers to broadcast and distribute content (see division 60), computer programming activities (see division 62), printing (see group 18.1) and the mass reproduction of recorded media (see class 18.20).
- - Publishing includes the acquisition of copyrights to content (information products) and making this content available to the general public by engaging in (or arranging for) the reproduction and distribution of this content in various forms. Publishers may license rights to others to distribute their content, or they may publish and distribute content they create or own. All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, digital, analogue, or any other form) and self-publishing activities are included in this division, except publishing of motion pictures and music.
- - This division covers the streaming of content (for example, software and books), by content publishers.
- - Also excluded are obtaining rights from publishers to broadcast and distribute content (see division 60), computer programming activities (see division 62), printing (see group 18.1) and the mass reproduction of recorded media (see class 18.20).
What is NACE 58 used for?
Use NACE 58 for publishing activities when the main activity matches this scope: Use this division for publishing activities when the main activity includes Publishing includes the acquisition of copyrights to content (information products) and making this content available to the general public by engaging in (or arranging for) the reproduction and distribution of this content in various forms. Publishers may license rights to others to distribute their content, or they may publish and distribute content they create or own. All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, digital, analogue, or any other form) and self-publishing activities are included in this division, except publishing of motion pictures and music. and This division covers the streaming of content (for example, software and books), by content publishers.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 58?
Typical examples include Publishing includes the acquisition of copyrights to content (information products) and making this content available to the general public by engaging in (or arranging for) the reproduction and distribution of this content in various forms. Publishers may license rights to others to distribute their content, or they may publish and distribute content they create or own. All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, digital, analogue, or any other form) and self-publishing activities are included in this division, except publishing of motion pictures and music. and This division covers the streaming of content (for example, software and books), by content publishers..
When might 58 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to This division excludes the production of motion pictures, videos and movies, the publishing of music and the production of original (sound) master recordings, see division 59. and Also excluded are obtaining rights from publishers to broadcast and distribute content (see division 60), computer programming activities (see division 62), printing (see group 18.1) and the mass reproduction of recorded media (see class 18.20)..
Which codes should I compare before choosing 58?
Compare 58 with 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities, 60 Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities, and 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this division for motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity includes Motion picture, video and television programme activities and Sound recording and music publishing activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities when the main activity includes Radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities and Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for computer programming, consultancy and related activities when the main activity includes Activities of providing expertise in the field of information technologies, designing the structure and content of, and/or writing, modifying, customising, testing and supporting software and applications and Planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for printing and service activities related to printing when the main activity includes Printing of newspapers and Other printing. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for reproduction of recorded media when the main activity includes Reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings and Reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for publishing of books, newspapers and other publishing activities, except software publishing when the main activity includes Publishing of books and Publishing of newspapers. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for software publishing when the main activity includes Intermediation service activities for software publishing and operation of marketplaces for software downloads. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this section for pUBLISHING, BROADCASTING, AND CONTENT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES when the main activity includes Publishing refers to the acquisition of copyrights to content (information products) and making this content available to the general public by engaging in (or arranging for) the reproduction and distribution of this content in various forms. Publishers may solely publish and then license rights to others to distribute their content, or they may publish and distribute content they create or own. All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, electronic, digital, analogue, or any other form) and self-publishing activities are included in this section. and Individual television programming components (for example, movies, television series) are produced by activities in division 59, while the creation of a complete programme for a television channel, from components produced in division 59 or other components (for example, live news programming), is included in division 60. Division 60 also includes the broadcasting of this programme by the producer.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 58 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 58 Publishing activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.