Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 281611: Manufacture of simple and complex lifting and handling machines

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 281611

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 281611 designates Manufacture of simple and complex lifting and handling machines (صناعة آلات رفع ومناولة بسيطة ومعقدة) 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	`281611`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of simple and complex lifting and handling machines
Official Title (AR)	صناعة آلات رفع ومناولة بسيطة ومعقدة
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`2816` — Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
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
`281612`	Manufacture of fixed lifting and handling machines	صناعة آلات رفع ومناولة ثابتة	View Code 281612 →
`281613`	Manufacture of lifting and handling machines moving on metallic tracks	صناعة آلات رفع ومناولة متحركة على مسارات معدنية	View Code 281613 →
`281614`	Manufacture of lifting and handling machines carried completely on wheeled structures	صناعة آلات رفع ومناولة محمولة بكاملها على هياكل ذات عجلات	View Code 281614 →
`281621`	Manufacture of reels, lifting machines, and gear cranes	صناعة بكرات وآلات رفع وروافع ترسيه	View Code 281621 →
`281622`	Manufacture of car lifts	صناعة رافعات السيارات	View Code 281622 →
`281631`	Manufacture of drilling rigs	صناعة أبراج حفر	View Code 281631 →
`281632`	Manufacture of cable lifting derricks	صناعة أبراج رفع الكيابل	View Code 281632 →
`281633`	Manufacture of mobile derrick structures	صناعة هياكل أبراج متحركة	View Code 281633 →
`281640`	Manufacture of lifting and handling machines used in seaports, factories, warehouses etc.	صناعة آلات الرفع والمناولة المستخدمة في الموانئ ، المصانع ، المستودعات … الخ	View Code 281640 →
`281650`	Manufacture of lifting, handling, and loading machines including (elevators, liquids levers, carriers, and cable cars)	صناعة آلات الرفع والمناولة والتحميل ، يشمل ( المصاعد وروافع السوائل والناقلات والتلفريك )	View Code 281650 →
`281660`	Manufacture of special parts for lifting and handling equipment, including (hooks and shovels .. etc.)	صناعة قطع مخصصة لمعدات الرفع والمناولة ، يشمل ( الخطافات والمجارف .. الخ )	View Code 281660 →

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 281611 cover?

SSIC 281611 covers Manufacture of simple and complex lifting and handling machines (صناعة آلات رفع ومناولة بسيطة ومعقدة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 281611?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 281611?

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 281611 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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