What is a commercial activity?

Key Features of Commercial Activity:

Profit-Driven: The primary purpose is to make money.

Involves Trade or Exchange: Goods, services, or both are offered in exchange for payment.

Regular and Systematic: It’s typically carried out on an ongoing basis, not as a one-time event.

Business Context: Usually happens in a professional or organizational setting.

Examples of Commercial Activities:

Selling products in a store or online

Providing paid services (consulting, legal, landscaping, etc.)

Manufacturing and distributing goods

Leasing property for rent

Operating a restaurant, hotel, or entertainment venue

Import/export and trade operations

Not Commercial Activities:

Activities not considered commercial usually lack a profit motive or involve personal or charitable purposes, such as:

Donating to a nonprofit

Volunteering

Personal hobbies (unless monetized)

Government services

Religious or educational services (in many cases)