Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 301: Manufacture of ships and boats

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 301

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 301 designates Manufacture of ships and boats (بناء السفن والقوارب) 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	`301`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of ships and boats
Official Title (AR)	بناء السفن والقوارب
Classification Level	Group
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`30` — Manufacture of other transport equipment
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing Entity	Balady / Sector Ministry
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Classes in Group 301 (2)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`3011`	Manufacture of ships and floating offshore installations	بناء السفن والمنشآت العائمة	View Code 3011 →
`3012`	Manufacture of sportive boats and pleasure craft	بناء قوارب النزهة والرياضة	View Code 3012 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 301 (18 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 301 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`301111`	Manufacture of passenger ships	صناعة سفن الركاب	View Activity 301111 →
`301112`	Manufacture of ferries	صناعة العبارات	View Activity 301112 →
`301113`	Manufacture of goods ships	صناعة سفن البضائع	View Activity 301113 →
`301114`	Manufacture of oil tankers	صناعة ناقلات النفط	View Activity 301114 →
`301115`	Manufacture of ship trailer	صناعة قاطرات السفن	View Activity 301115 →
`301120`	Military ships building	بناء السفن العسكرية	View Activity 301120 →
`301131`	Manufacture of floating offshore installations, including (floats, get-off platforms, floating tanks, flat bottom canoes)	صناعة المنشآت العائمة ، يشمل ( العوامات ، منصات النزول ، الخزانات العائمة ، الزوارق المسطحة القاع )	View Activity 301131 →
`301132`	Manufacture of non-navigational ships, including (drillers, floating platforms and walls)	صناعة سفن نشاطها غير ملاحي ، يشمل ( الحفارات ، الأرصفة والأحواض العائمة )	View Activity 301132 →
`301141`	Manufacture of fishing boats	صناعة قوارب الصيد	View Activity 301141 →
`301142`	Manufacture of ships that contain fish preparation factories	صناعة السفن المشتملة على مصانع تجهيز الأسماك	View Activity 301142 →
`301151`	Manufacturing of parts of military platforms used for military ships	صناعة أجزاء السفن العسكرية	View Activity 301151 →
`301152`	Military ships plating	تصفيح السفن العسكرية	View Activity 301152 →
`301211`	Manufacture of yachts and rowboats	صناعة اليخوت وقوارب التجديف	View Activity 301211 →
`301212`	Manufacture of rowed lifeboats	صناعة قوارب النجاة المزودة بمجاديف	View Activity 301212 →
`301213`	Manufacture of pleasure crafts	صناعة قوارب النزهة المزودة بمحركات	View Activity 301213 →
`301220`	Manufacture of fishing boats and canoes	صناعة قوارب وزوارق الصيد	View Activity 301220 →
`301231`	Manufacture of sailboats	صناعة المراكب الشراعية	View Activity 301231 →
`301232`	Manufacture of race canoes	صناعة زوارق السباق	View Activity 301232 →

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 301 cover?

SSIC 301 covers Manufacture of ships and boats (بناء السفن والقوارب) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 301?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and respective sectoral regulators.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 301?

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 301 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)

This page is an independent reference resource. Cross-verify critical licensing details on official government portals before filing commercial applications.