Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 282952: Manufacture of electronic light bulbs assembling machines

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 282952

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 282952 designates Manufacture of electronic light bulbs assembling machines (صناعة آلات تجميع المصابيح الالكترونية) 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	`282952`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of electronic light bulbs assembling machines
Official Title (AR)	صناعة آلات تجميع المصابيح الالكترونية
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`2829` — Manufacture of other machines for special purposes
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
`282910`	Manufacture of paper-making industry machines, including (machines of making pulp, and manufacture of paper machines and cardboard	صناعة آلات الصناعات الورقية ، يشمل ( آلات صناعة عجينة الورق وصناعة آلات الورق والورق المقوى )	View Code 282910 →
`282920`	Manufacture of rubber and plastic producing machines, including (manufacture of machines for manufacturing and innovating patterns, and rubber molding machines	صناعة آلات لانتاج المطاط أو اللدائن الاصطناعية ، يشمل ( صناعة آلات صناعة وتجديد الإطارات وآلات صب القوالب المطاطية )	View Code 282920 →
`282931`	Manufacture of printing machines	صناعة آلات وماكينات الطباعة	View Code 282931 →
`282932`	Manufacture of printing letters molding and lining machines	صناعة آلات سبك وصف حروف الطباعة	View Code 282932 →
`282940`	Manufacture of machines for producing tile, bricks, and ceramics	صنع مكينات لانتاج البلاط والطوب والعجائن الخزفية	View Code 282940 →
`282951`	Manufacture of electric light bulbs assembling machines	صناعة آلات تجميع المصابيح الكهربائية	View Code 282951 →
`282960`	Manufacture of producing machines of glass, containers, fiber, or glass fiber	صناعة آلات انتاج الزجاج أو الأوعية أو الألياف أو الخيوط الزجاجية	View Code 282960 →
`282970`	Manufacture of machines of book binding, and printing supplementary activities except for manufacturing textile printing machines	صناعة ماكينات تجليد الكتب والأنشطة الداعمة للطباعة ماعدا صناعة آلات الطباعة على النسيج	View Code 282970 →
`282981`	Manufacturing of military simulators	صناعة الأجهزة التشبيهية العسكرية	View Code 282981 →

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 282952 cover?

SSIC 282952 covers Manufacture of electronic light bulbs assembling machines (صناعة آلات تجميع المصابيح الالكترونية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 282952?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 282952?

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 282952 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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