Boutique hotels
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Compliance Risk Score
80/100- Verified against GASTAT/Official source
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π Description
SSIC 551015: Boutique hotels. Supervised by Ministry of Tourism. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and licensing in Saudi Arabia.
π Description
By definition, a boutique hotel is a fairly small property, where rooms are distinctive, accommodation is upscale and flamboyantly decorated, providing personal touch to every guest. The following criteria’s have to be fulfilled to get the right to use “Boutique” in the hotel name or for any marketing use of “Boutique” in the market. Independent to this criteria, the star grading process of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has to be done by the Boutique hotel owner. The boutique hotel should qualify minimum 3 star rating and the mandatory requirements.
Supervisory entity: Ministry of Tourism
Licensing entity: Ministry of Tourism
Occupations Related to this Activity
Related Codes
When to use this code
Ministry of Commerce β Commercial Registration
Saudization quotas by sector via Qiwa
Permits from supervisory authorities
National reporting β GASTAT
FAQ
What is SSIC code 551015?
SSIC code 551015 corresponds to 'Boutique hotels' 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 551015?
Use SSIC code 551015 when your main business activity is 'Boutique hotels'. 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 551015?
Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code 551015. Rates were updated in 2025-2026 for most sectors.
Data source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) β SSIC/SSCO 2026 Edition.
This data is cross-checked with Qiwa, HRSD, and ZATCA portals to ensure accuracy for business compliance.