NACE (Nomenclature of Economic Activities) is the European standard classification system for economic activities. It assigns a 4-digit code to classify what a business does.
How it works
Enter a company name or registration
Enter a company name or registration number in the search box, then run the search. This helps you move from a quick search to verified company details you can actually use for due diligence, prospecting, and compliance checks.Open a result to load full
Open a result to load full company details from our database (sourced from official registers where available). This helps you move from a quick search to verified company details you can actually use for due diligence, prospecting, and compliance checks.Use the verified fields for due
Use the verified fields for due diligence, sales, or compliance. No signup required. This helps you move from a quick search to verified company details you can actually use for due diligence, prospecting, and compliance checks.
Use cases
Lead segmentation
filter companies by NACE code for targeted B2B outreach
Regulatory compliance
identify industry classifications for reporting requirements
Market research
map companies to European industry sectors
CRM enrichment
add NACE codes to existing company records
FAQ
A company can have multiple NACE codes (up to six in our database), reflecting all the economic activities it engages in.
NACE is the European classification system. SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) is used primarily in the US and UK. They cover similar categories but use different code structures.
Enter a company name to find its NACE codes. For searching all companies in a specific NACE category, see the Bold API.
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