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SSIC R section

Arts, entertainment and recreation

الفنون والترفيه والتسلية

📌 Description

SSIC R: Arts, entertainment and recreation. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and GOSI in Saudi Arabia.

📖 Description

SSIC code R — Arts, entertainment and recreation — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.

Sub-categories (3)

90 Arts, entertainment activities and recreation الأنشطة الإبداعية والفنون وأنشطة الترفيه 91 Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities أنشطة المكتبات والمحفوظات والمتاحف والأنشطة الثقافية الأخرى 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities الأنشطة الرياضية وأنشطة التسلية والترفيه

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 R of the SSIC covers arts, entertainment and recreation. It includes creative, arts and entertainment activities such as performing arts, support activities to performing arts, artistic creation by writers, painters, sculptors and other artists, the operation of arts facilities including concert halls, theatres, opera houses and multi-purpose centres. The section also covers the activities of libraries, archives, museums and other cultural institutions, the operation of historical sites and natural reserves; gambling and betting activities where permitted; and sports activities and amusement and recreation activities such as the operation of sports facilities, sports clubs, fitness centres, ski resorts, marinas, amusement parks and theme parks.

For Saudi operators these codes are aligned with licences issued by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), the Ministry of Culture and its sectoral commissions (Music, Film, Theatre and Performing Arts, Heritage, Museums, Visual Arts), and the Ministry of Sport along with the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee. The selected SSIC code defines event licensing requirements, eligibility for incentives offered by the Cultural Development Fund and Quality of Life Programme, VAT treatment of tickets and content, and reporting to GASTAT.

This page lists 3 divisions of Section R with English and Arabic titles, the official numeric codes from the GASTAT January 2025 edition, and links to related HS customs tariff items for entertainment, cultural and sports equipment.

FAQ

What is SSIC code R?

SSIC code R corresponds to 'Arts, entertainment and recreation' 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 R?

Use SSIC code R when your main business activity is 'Arts, entertainment and recreation'. 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 R?

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