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SSIC 521098 activity

Dry food stores

مخازن المواد الغذائية الجافة

⚖️ Regulatory Guidance

SFDA
This activity is regulated by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Requires establishment licensing for (Food).

Compliance Risk Score

80/100
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📌 Description

SSIC 521098: Dry food stores. Supervised by Saudi Food and Drug Authority. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and licensing in Saudi Arabia.

📖 Description

Dry food stores

Supervisory entity: Saudi Food and Drug Authority

Licensing entity: Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources

Occupations Related to this Activity

141205 Food and Beverage Services Manager 314106 Food Science Technician 512004 House Food Chef 521201 Food Peddler 522302 Food and Beverage Seller

Related Codes

521011 Operation of storage facilities for all types of goods except food 521012 Loading and unloading of goods 521014 Container handling services 521021 Refrigerated food stores 521022 Animal food and feed stores 521023 Medical Devices warehouse activities

When to use this code

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Company Registration

Ministry of Commerce — Commercial Registration

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Nitaqat

Saudization quotas by sector via Qiwa

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Licensing

Permits from supervisory authorities

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Statistics

National reporting — GASTAT

FAQ

What is SSIC code 521098?

SSIC code 521098 corresponds to 'Dry food stores' in the Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), based on ISIC Rev.4 and maintained by GASTAT. It is a activity-level code used in business registration and government filings in Saudi Arabia.

When should I use SSIC 521098?

Use SSIC code 521098 when your main business activity is 'Dry food stores'. You will need it for: company registration at the Ministry of Commerce, Nitaqat Saudization compliance, GOSI registration, and statistical reporting.

What Saudization rate applies to SSIC 521098?

Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code 521098. Rates were updated in 2025-2026 for most sectors.

📋 Data Source & Disclaimer

Data source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — SSIC/SSCO 2026 Edition.

This data is cross-checked with Qiwa, HRSD, and ZATCA portals to ensure accuracy for business compliance.

This is an independent, free reference resource. Please verify critical information in official government sources before making legal or licensing decisions.
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