Manual on Statistics of International Trade in Services

Operational leasing services
covers resident/non-
resident leasing (rental) and charters, without operators, 
of ships, aircraft and transportation equipment, such as 
railway cars, containers and rigs, without crew. Also 
included are the leasing payments relating to other types 
of goods. Excluded are financial leasing (sometimes 
called capital leasing), leasing of telecommunications 
lines or capacity (included in 
telecommunications 
services
), rental of ships and aircraft with crew (included 
in 
transportation services
) and rental of vehicles to 
foreign travellers (included in 
travel
).
3.126. 
Legal services
covers legal advisory and 
representation services in any legal, judicial and 
statutory procedures; drafting services of legal 
documentation and instruments; certification 
consultancy; and escrow and settlement services.
3.127. 
Accounting, auditing, bookkeeping and tax 
consulting services
covers the recording of commercial 
transactions for businesses and others; examination 
services of accounting records and financial statements; 
business tax planning and consulting; and preparation of 
tax documents.
3.128. 
Business and management consulting and 
public relations services 
covers advisory, guidance and 
operational assistance services provided to businesses 
for business policy and strategy and the overall planning, 
structuring and control of an organization. Included are 
management auditing; market management, human 
resources, production management and project 
management consulting; and advisory, guidance and 
operational services related to improving the image of 
the clients and their relations with the general public and 
other institutions. 
3.129.