Classification sub-group 603-06 - Brokers and sales agents

Industry sector 6 – Trade

Rate risk category 15%

Included	Similar but classified elsewhere
Wholesaling or retailing activities with no stock of goods in Manitoba. Includes manufacturer’s reps or agents, provided the products are not manufactured in Manitoba.	Wholesaling with a stock of goods in Manitoba is found under: 603-02 – Wholesaling NEC 603-04 – Wholesaling parts and hardware 603-05 – Wholesaling food products. Retailing with a stock of goods in Manitoba is found under: 601-02 – Specialty retail stores 601-04 – Grocery chains 601-05 – General retail sales 601-06 – Independent grocery stores Wholesaling own goods that are manufactured in Manitoba is incidental to the manufacturing operation and would be classified accordingly.
Brokerage services including: Shipping brokers Customs brokers Mortgage/credit brokers Operating a website that allows service providers (for industries covered by WCB) to directly interface with one another.	Brokerage activities conducted by a trucking firm are incidental to the main activities and are found under 501-02 – Local and long-haul trucking or 501-11 – AAP reporting – Trucking. Coverage for some brokerage activities is optional, and includes: Travel agents/brokers Security and bond brokers Real estate brokers which are found under 903-13 – Professional & business office.
Specialized retail activities, including: Outdoor and farmers’ markets Flea markets Mail order sales Catalogue or online sales	Traditional retailing with a stock of goods and a fixed establishment is found under: 601-02 – Specialty retail stores 601-04 – Grocery chains 601-05 – General retail sales 601-06 – Independent grocery stores