Administrative and support service activities

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This division covers a wide range of services that support the day-to-day operations of other businesses. These activities are typically carried out on a contract or outsourced basis and are essential for smooth business functioning. The division includes employment activities such as hiring and placing of personnel, as well as leasing services for machinery, equipment, and other tangible goods. It also includes office administration, travel arrangement, security and investigation services, building cleaning, and landscape maintenance.

Professional, scientific and technical activities

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This division covers specialized professional, scientific, and technical activities that require a high level of expertise and training. These activities provide advanced knowledge and skills to businesses, governments, and individuals. It includes services such as legal advice, accounting, architectural and engineering services, scientific research, and technical consulting. Additionally, it encompasses activities like advertising services, market research, and environmental consulting, where specialized expertise is essential for addressing specific challenges and needs.

Real estate activities

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This division covers activities related to real estate, including acting as lessors, agents, or brokers for buying, selling, or renting property. It also includes providing additional real estate services such as property appraisals or acting as escrow agents. These activities may take place on owned or leased property and can be done on a fee or contract basis. The division also includes property management services for real estate.

Financial and insurance activities

Financial and insurance activities
This division covers financial services, including activities related to insurance, reinsurance, pension funding, and the support services for these financial activities. It involves receiving deposits, lending funds, and granting credit through various means such as loans, mortgages, and credit cards, typically carried out by banks, savings banks, and credit unions. The division also includes underwriting insurance policies and annuities, managing premiums, and investing them to build financial portfolios for future claims.

Information and communication

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This division covers the production, distribution, and transmission of information and cultural products, including data and communication services. It includes publishing activities, such as acquiring copyrights and distributing content in various forms like print, electronic, or multimedia. The sector also covers motion picture and sound recording, radio and TV broadcasting, telecommunications, and information technology services. TV programming production involves different stages, from creating content to broadcasting and distributing it via various channels like satellite or cable.

Accommodation and food service activities

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This division covers the provision of short-term accommodation for travelers, as well as meals and drinks prepared for immediate consumption. It includes a wide range of services, from basic accommodation to more comprehensive offerings that may include meals, drinks, and recreational facilities. The division also includes food and beverage services, whether served in restaurants, take-away spots, or public houses.

Transportation and storage

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This division covers the transport of passengers and goods by road, rail, water, air, and pipelines. It includes related services such as cargo handling, storage, and terminal operations. Renting transport equipment with a driver or operator is also part of this sector. Additionally, postal and courier services for delivering mail and packages are included, along with passenger taxi and bus services.

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

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This division covers the sale of goods without changing them, including both wholesale and retail trade. Wholesale involves selling large quantities to businesses, while retail focuses on selling directly to consumers through shops, markets, and online stores. It also includes related activities like sorting, packaging, and storing goods, as well as the sale and repair of motor vehicles. Some businesses act as agents or brokers, helping to connect buyers and sellers.

Construction

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This division covers the construction of buildings and large infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and pipelines. It includes new construction, repairs, renovations, and the assembly of prefabricated structures on-site. Work can be done directly or through subcontractors, with some companies managing entire projects. Specialized construction tasks and equipment rental with an operator are also part of this sector.

Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities

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This division covers the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste from homes and industries, including solid waste, sewage, and contaminated materials. It also includes water supply services, as these are often managed alongside wastewater treatment. Some treated waste is safely disposed of, while other materials are recycled for use in new production processes.