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SSIC J section

Information and Communication

المعلومات والاتصالات

📌 Description

SSIC J: Information and Communication. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and GOSI in Saudi Arabia.

📖 Description

SSIC code J — Information and Communication — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.

Sub-categories (6)

58 Publishing activities أنشطة النشر 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities أنشطة إنتاج الأفلام والفيديو والبرامج التليفزيونية والتسجيلات الصوتية ونشر الموسيقى 60 Programming and broadcasting activities أنشطة البرمجة والإذاعة 61 Telecommunications الاتصالات 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities أنشطة البرمجة الحاسوبية والخبرة الاستشارية وما يتصل بها من أنشطة 63 Information service activities أنشطة خدمات المعلومات

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

About this Section

Section J of the SSIC covers information and communication activities — the production and distribution of information and cultural products, the provision of the means to transmit them, and IT and information services. It includes publishing of books, newspapers, journals and software; the production and post-production of motion pictures, video and television programmes, sound recording and music publishing; programming and broadcasting of radio and television channels; wired, wireless and satellite telecommunications, including mobile networks and satellite operators; computer programming, consultancy and related activities; data processing, hosting and related services; web portals, news agencies and other information service activities.

For Saudi operators these codes are aligned with licences issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), the General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM), the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and the Ministry of Media. The selected SSIC code defines licensing requirements for telecom and ICT services, content rules under the Audiovisual Media Law, data protection obligations under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), eligibility for incentives in special zones such as the Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone, and registration of digital platforms.

This page lists 6 divisions of Section J in English and Arabic with the official codes from the January 2025 edition of the SSIC and direct links to the related HS customs tariff items for ICT hardware and equipment.

FAQ

What is SSIC code J?

SSIC code J corresponds to 'Information and Communication' in the Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), based on ISIC Rev.4 and maintained by GASTAT. It is a section-level code used in business registration and government filings in Saudi Arabia.

When should I use SSIC J?

Use SSIC code J when your main business activity is 'Information and Communication'. 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 J?

Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code J. 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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