Which Nice Classification Class Are Matrimonial and Dating Services In?
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Published 13 August 2026 · Updated 13 August 2026 · 1 min read
Part of our complete guide: All 45 Nice Classification Classes Explained
Matrimonial agencies and dating services fall under Class 45, which covers personal and social services provided to meet individual needs — the same class covering legal services.
What Class 45 covers here
This includes matchmaking and matrimonial matching services, whether delivered through a traditional agency model or an app-based platform, along with other personal services like companionship and social introduction services.
Where matrimonial platforms often need a second class
A matrimonial platform delivered primarily as an app or website is, in a technical sense, both a personal service (Class 45) and a software product (Class 9 for a downloadable app, or Class 42 if the platform is hosted and accessed as a service — see our SaaS and cloud software entry). Most matrimonial and dating apps register across both the service class and the relevant technology class to cover the full business.
If the platform also runs paid event-based matchmaking, like meetups or introduction events, that leans further into the Class 45 service description rather than requiring a separate class.
Try the Nice Classification Finder for a suggestion based on your specific business, or see the full Nice Classification guide for all 45 classes.
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