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Saudi Arabia National Classification for Economic Activities (SSIC 2026)

The Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC) is the official economic activity classification system of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, administered by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) and based on the United Nations ISIC Rev. 4 standard.

SSIC codes are mandatory for all commercial enterprises operating in Saudi Arabia, determining Commercial Registration (CR) activities with the Ministry of Commerce, MISA foreign investment licensing, municipal zoning permits on the Balady portal, and Nitaqat Saudization quotas under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD).

21 Official Classification Sections (ะ ะฐะทะดะตะปั‹ Aโ€“U)

Browse all 21 high-level economic activity sections comprising 85+ divisions and over 2,800+ granular activity codes in Saudi Arabia:

Section CodeEconomic Sector TitleDivisionsActivitiesDirect Link
Section AAgriculture, Forestry and Fishing3 Divisions78 ActivitiesExplore Section A โ†’
Section BMining and quarrying5 Divisions23 ActivitiesExplore Section B โ†’
Section CManufacturing24 Divisions1258 ActivitiesExplore Section C โ†’
Section DElectricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply1 Divisions14 ActivitiesExplore Section D โ†’
Section EWater supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4 Divisions46 ActivitiesExplore Section E โ†’
Section FConstruction3 Divisions101 ActivitiesExplore Section F โ†’
Section GWholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 Divisions457 ActivitiesExplore Section G โ†’
Section HTransportation and storage5 Divisions123 ActivitiesExplore Section H โ†’
Section IAccommodation and food service activities2 Divisions38 ActivitiesExplore Section I โ†’
Section JInformation and Communication6 Divisions98 ActivitiesExplore Section J โ†’
Section KFinancial and insurance activities3 Divisions62 ActivitiesExplore Section K โ†’
Section LReal estate activities1 Divisions17 ActivitiesExplore Section L โ†’
Section MProfessional, scientific and technical activities7 Divisions182 ActivitiesExplore Section M โ†’
Section NAdministrative and support service activities6 Divisions102 ActivitiesExplore Section N โ†’
Section OPublic administration and defense; compulsory social security1 Divisions3 ActivitiesExplore Section O โ†’
Section PEducation1 Divisions78 ActivitiesExplore Section P โ†’
Section QHuman health and social work activities3 Divisions54 ActivitiesExplore Section Q โ†’
Section RArts, entertainment and recreation3 Divisions33 ActivitiesExplore Section R โ†’
Section SOther service activities3 Divisions44 ActivitiesExplore Section S โ†’

SSIC 5-Level Classification Hierarchy

The Saudi Standard Industrial Classification is organized in a hierarchical 5-tier structure:

  1. Section (ุงู„ุจุงุจ): 21 Alphabetical categories (Sections A through U).
  2. Division (ุงู„ู‚ุณู…): 2-digit major industrial groups (Divisions 01 to 99).
  3. Group (ุงู„ู…ุฌู…ูˆุนุฉ): 3-digit sub-industry branches (Groups 011 to 990).
  4. Class (ุงู„ูุฆุฉ): 4-digit specialized activity classes (Classes 0111 to 9900).
  5. Activity (ุงู„ู†ุดุงุท): 6-digit granular business codes required on Saudi Commercial Registrations.

Essential Saudi Regulatory Compliance Guides

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the latest SSIC version in Saudi Arabia?

The current authoritative version is the SSIC January 2025 / 2026 Edition issued by GASTAT, fully aligned with UN ISIC Rev. 4.

2. Can a company have multiple SSIC activities on one Commercial Registration?

Yes. Under Ministry of Commerce regulations, businesses may register multiple compatible SSIC activities under a single Commercial Registration (CR).

3. How do I search for a specific activity code?

Use our Unified Saudi Search Engine to look up activities by 6-digit code, English keyword, or Arabic name.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Primary Classification Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) โ€” National Classification for Economic Activities.

Commercial Registry Authority: Ministry of Commerce (MC)

This directory is an independent reference and compliance resource. Always verify official activity definitions in official government portals before filing commercial registrations.