Publishing of books
What this code covers
Use this class for publishing of books when the main activity includes Publishing of books, brochures and similar publications and Publishing of dictionaries and encyclopaedias. 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.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- publishing of books, brochures and similar publications
- publishing of dictionaries and encyclopaedias
- publishing of atlases, maps and charts
- publishing of e-books and audiobooks
- production of globes, see 32.99
- publishing of advertising material, see 58.19
- publishing of music and sheet music books, see 59.20
- jointly publishing and distributing podcasts, see 59.20
- Compare with 32.99, 58.19, 59.20 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.
- - publishing of books, brochures and similar publications
- - publishing of dictionaries and encyclopaedias
- - publishing of atlases, maps and charts
- - publishing of e-books and audiobooks
- - publishing of comic books and graphic novels
- - All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, digital, analogue, or any other form) are included.
- - production of globes, see 32.99
- - publishing of advertising material, see 58.19
- - publishing of music and sheet music books, see 59.20
- - jointly publishing and distributing podcasts, see 59.20
- - audiobook streaming activities not associated with its publishing, see 60.10
- - activities of independent authors, see 90.11
- - Publishing of books, brochures and similar publications
- - Publishing of dictionaries and encyclopaedias
- - Publishing of atlases, maps and charts
- - Publishing of e-books and audiobooks
- - Production of globes
- - Publishing of advertising material
- - Publishing of music and sheet music books
- - Jointly publishing and distributing podcasts
What is NACE 58.11 used for?
Use NACE 58.11 for publishing of books when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for publishing of books when the main activity includes Publishing of books, brochures and similar publications and Publishing of dictionaries and encyclopaedias. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 58.11?
Typical examples include Publishing of books, brochures and similar publications, Publishing of dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and Publishing of atlases, maps and charts.
When might 58.11 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to production of globes, see 32.99 and publishing of advertising material, see 58.19.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 58.11?
Compare 58.11 with 32.99 Other manufacturing n.e.c., 58.19 Other publishing activities, except software publishing, and 59.20 Sound recording and music publishing activities when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for other manufacturing n.e.c. when the main activity includes Manufacture of protective safety equipment and Linemen’s safety belts and other belts for occupational use. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for other publishing activities, except software publishing when the main activity includes Publishing in any format, including print, digital or on the internet and Directories and mailing lists. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity includes Production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy and Sound recording service activities, including the production of recorded (i.e. non-live) radio programming, audio podcasts, as well as audio for film, television, books, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities when the main activity includes Broadcasting audio signals through radio broadcasting studios and facilities for the transmission of aural programming to the public, to affiliates or to subscribers and On-demand audio streaming and download services by third-party distributors with distribution rights. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for literary creation and musical composition activities when the main activity includes Activities of individual writers, for all subjects, including fictional writing, etc. and Musical composition. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for publishing of newspapers when the main activity includes Publishing of newspapers and All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, digital, analogue, or any other form) are included.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for publishing of journals and periodicals when the main activity includes Publishing of journals and other periodicals and Publishing of radio and television schedules. 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.
Rev. 2 code 58.11 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 58.11 Publishing of books.
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.