Legal and accounting activities

NACE v2.1 Code: N69

About legal and accounting activities

NACE code 69 covers a wide range of professional services related to legal and accounting activities. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing essential support and expertise to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Legal and accounting professionals help ensure compliance with laws and regulations, manage financial records, provide tax planning and advisory services, and offer strategic guidance on a variety of business and personal matters.

Production process

The core production techniques in the legal and accounting industry involve the application of specialized knowledge and skills. Legal professionals utilize research, analysis, and advocacy to provide legal advice, representation, and dispute resolution services. Accountants and financial advisors employ a range of techniques, including financial reporting, auditing, tax preparation, and strategic planning, to help clients manage their financial affairs effectively.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the legal and accounting industry include highly skilled and educated professionals, such as lawyers, attorneys, accountants, and financial analysts. These individuals typically hold relevant university degrees and professional certifications. Additionally, the industry relies on access to up-to-date legal and financial information, as well as specialized software and technology to support their work.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the legal and accounting industry are professional services that cater to the needs of a wide range of clients, including businesses, individuals, and other organizations. These services can include legal advice and representation, tax preparation and planning, financial auditing, and strategic business consulting. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by other NACE codes, such as 70 Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities, 68 Real estate activities, and 84 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security.

Revisions to 69

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 69. The most recent 1 version of this code (69) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 69.

Older versions

Family tree for legal and accounting activities

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N'>N: PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/69'>69: Legal and accounting activities</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/70'>70: Activities of head offices and management consultancy</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/71'>71: Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/72'>72: Scientific research and development</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/73'>73: Activities of advertising, market research and public relations</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/74'>74: Other professional, scientific and technical activities</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/75'>75: Veterinary activities</a>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/69/1'>69.1: Legal activities</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/69/2'>69.2: Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy</a>"]


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