60
Activities of news agencies
This division comprises the activities of news agencies that gather, verify and distribute current information to the press, companies or institutions. Essentially, they are the official source of news for television, newspapers, radio and online platforms. News agencies do not produce their own editorial content for the general public, but sell news feeds to their professional subscribers.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 60 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on activities of news agencies. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.
Who should avoid:
Avoid the exclusive use of code 60 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.
Division 60 of the National Classification of Economic Activities (CAEN) covers an essential segment of the media industry, namely the activities of news agencies.
In the contemporary information landscape, news agencies act as primary suppliers of factual content, feeding verified materials to numerous distribution channels. In Romania, this niche is dominated by a few major names with tradition, but also by smaller players specialised in certain economic or regional fields. From a macroeconomic perspective, news agencies contribute to the transparency and speed of information circulation, critical factors for a modern economy and a functioning democracy. They support not only the media, but also the corporate, government and financial sectors, which need up-to-date data for rapid decisions.
The evolution of this sector is closely linked to digitalisation and the changing patterns of media consumption. While in the past news feeds were delivered via telex and later by fax, today digital distribution via APIs, RSS, email and secure platforms prevails. Agencies must constantly invest in technologies for quick collection, verification and distribution, as well as in cybersecurity, because news integrity is vital.
Among the major challenges for entrepreneurs in this field are the fight against disinformation and fake news, which erode trust in news, pressure on subscription prices from clients, and the need to adapt to new formats (video, podcast, short content). Additionally, regulations on data protection and copyright add a layer of complexity. Nevertheless, demand for trusted information remains constant, and agencies that manage to combine accuracy with speed have a solid competitive advantage.
In conclusion, Division 60 is a pillar of the modern media ecosystem, with a significant economic impact through the employment of qualified staff and by supporting an essential information flow for the efficient functioning of markets and society.
Included Activities
- ✅ Collecting, writing and distributing news
- ✅ Providing press agency services to the media
- ✅ Transmitting informational materials (text, photo, video)
- ✅ Subscription services to news feeds
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Independent or freelance journalism activities
- ❌ Own production and broadcasting of TV or radio programmes
- ❌ PR and corporate communication activities
- ❌ Editing and publishing newspapers or magazines (separate CAEN codes)
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Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 60?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "activities of news agencies" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 60?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 60. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.