Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 231053: Manufacture of glass mirrors

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 231053

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 231053 designates Manufacture of glass mirrors (صناعة زجاج المرايا) under the official Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (January 2025 / 2026 Edition, based on UN ISIC Rev. 4) administered by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

It serves as the mandatory regulatory benchmark for Commercial Registration (CR) with the Ministry of Commerce, MISA foreign investment licensing (allowing up to 100% foreign equity ownership), municipal permits on the Balady portal, and Nitaqat Saudization quota determinations by MHRSD.

Key Classification Facts

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`231053`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of glass mirrors
Official Title (AR)	صناعة زجاج المرايا
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`2310` — Manufacture of glass and glass products
Supervisory Authority	Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources
Licensing Entity	Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`231010`	Manufacture of primary glass products	صناعة منتجات أولية من الزجاج	View Code 231010 →
`231021`	Manufacture of glass insulation materials used in construction	صناعة الأصناف الزجاجية العازلة المستخدمة في الإنشاءات	View Code 231021 →
`231022`	Manufacture of glass of electric lamps	صناعة زجاج المصابيح الكهربائية	View Code 231022 →
`231023`	Manufacture of glass of crystal chandeliers	صناعة زجاج كريستال النجف	View Code 231023 →
`231024`	Manufacture of glass works	صناعة المشغولات الزجاجية	View Code 231024 →
`231031`	Manufacture of kitchen and table tools	صناعة أدوات المطبخ والمائدة	View Code 231031 →
`231032`	Manufacture of glass boxes and utensils	صناعة العبوات والأوعية الزجاجية	View Code 231032 →
`231041`	Manufacture of glass tools for labs and pharmaceutical uses	صناعة الأدوات الزجاجية للمختبرات والاستعمالات الصيدلانية	View Code 231041 →
`231042`	Manufacture of glass tools for office uses	صناعة الأدوات الزجاجية للاستعمالات المكتبية	View Code 231042 →
`231043`	Manufacture of glass tools for healthy uses	صناعة الأدوات الزجاجية للاستعمالات الصحية	View Code 231043 →
`231051`	Manufacture of safety glass including car glass	صناعة زجاج الأمان بما فيها زجاج السيارات	View Code 231051 →
`231052`	Cutting and rinsing of ordinary glass	تقطيع وشطف الزجاج العادي	View Code 231052 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Factor	Verification Status	Regulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry	✅ Verified	Confirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk	✅ Aligned	Standardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active	✅ Eligible	Available for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path	✅ Permitted	100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy	✅ Complete	Full parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 231053 cover?

SSIC 231053 covers Manufacture of glass mirrors (صناعة زجاج المرايا) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 231053?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 231053?

Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.

4. How does SSIC 231053 affect my company’s Nitaqat rating?

MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.

Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)

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