Manufacture of motor vehicles
صنع المركبات ذات المحركات
📌 Description
SSIC 291: Manufacture of motor vehicles. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and GOSI in Saudi Arabia.
📖 Description
SSIC code 291 — Manufacture of motor vehicles — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.
Sub-categories (1)
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 291?
SSIC code 291 corresponds to 'Manufacture of motor vehicles' in the Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), based on ISIC Rev.4 and maintained by GASTAT. It is a group-level code used in business registration and government filings in Saudi Arabia.
When should I use SSIC 291?
Use SSIC code 291 when your main business activity is 'Manufacture of motor vehicles'. 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 291?
Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code 291. 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.