New headings for the CNAE-2025 design sector

New headings are revised and added to reflect, in a more precise way, the different disciplines and activities of the design sector within the framework of the global economic system.

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CNAE Code 7410 specialized design activities:

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👉 74.11 Industrial and fashion product design activities.

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👉 74.12 Graphic design and visual communication activities.

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👉 74.13 Interior design activities.

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👉 74.14 Other specialized design activities.

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The code for “specialized design”, in force since 2009, included a range of design disciplines, although not specifically broken down, such as 'Design of textile fashion, clothing, footwear and jewelry'; 'Design of furniture and interior decoration items'; 'Industrial design: Development of designs that optimize the use, value and appearance of products, considering materials, mechanisms, shapes, colors and finishes'; 'Graphic design: Creation of visual elements for communication, such as logos, typography and advertising material', and ' Interior decoration'.

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New categories are introduced, not included in CNAE 74.10. Among them, those that cover activities such as digital design, the design of user experiences - UX and the design of user interfaces - UI (CNAE 6201), which have gained relevance with technological progress.

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In addition to those mentioned above, the National Classification of Economic Activities 2025 (CNAE-2025) includes other codes that cover activities related to design.

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👉 71.11 Technical Architectural Services', includes design of buildings and urban spaces: planning and creation of architectural plans for urban constructions and developments.

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👉 71.12 Technical engineering services and other activities related to technical consultancy', related design activities, such as 'Design of industrial machinery and equipment: development of drawings and technical specifications for machinery', and 'Design of industrial processes: Planning of efficient production systems and processes'.

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👉 73.11 Advertising Agencies', contemplates the 'Design of advertising campaigns: Creation of visual and graphic concepts to promote products or services'.

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This update brings multiple benefits to the design industry:

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🟡 Simplifies administrative procedures by better reflecting the reality of the activity.

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🟡 Facilitates access to aid programs and grants.

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🟡 It allows a better adaptation of fiscal and tax criteria.

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🟡 It provides greater accuracy in statistics and market studies.

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The importance of an updated CNAE goes beyond the purely administrative aspect, since it allows a more accurate collection of data about the profession, which strengthens the representation of the design vis-à-vis the administration. This, in turn, opens up new opportunities and consolidates design as a fundamental economic and innovation engine.

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Soon we will organize an informative talk for our partners on this topic.

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