Manufacturing of light firearms
صناعة الأسلحة النارية الخفيفة
Compliance Risk Score
75/100- Verified against GASTAT/Official source
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📌 Description
SSIC 252016: Manufacturing of light firearms. Supervised by Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and lice...
📖 Description
Includes automatic and semi-automatic firearms (up to 50 caliber)
Supervisory entity: Ministry Of Industry And Mineral Resources
Licensing entity: General Authority For Military Industries
Occupations Related to this Activity
Related Codes
When to use this code
Ministry of Commerce — Commercial Registration
Saudization quotas by sector via Qiwa
Permits from supervisory authorities
National reporting — GASTAT
FAQ
What is SSIC code 252016?
SSIC code 252016 corresponds to 'Manufacturing of light firearms' 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 252016?
Use SSIC code 252016 when your main business activity is 'Manufacturing of light firearms'. 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 252016?
Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code 252016. Rates were updated in 2025-2026 for most sectors.
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.