Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 310041: Upholstery

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 310041

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 310041 designates Upholstery (تنجيد الأثاث) 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	`310041`
Official Title (EN)	Upholstery
Official Title (AR)	تنجيد الأثاث
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`3100` — Manufacture of furniture
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Licensing Entity	Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`310010`	Manufacture of furniture from wood	صناعة الأثاث والموبيليا من الخشب	View Code 310010 →
`310021`	Manufacture of metallic furniture for houses, offices, restaurants, and hotels	صناعة الأثاث المعدني للمنازل والمكاتب والمطاعم والفنادق	View Code 310021 →
`310022`	Manufacture of furniture from aluminum for different uses and purposes	صناعة الأثاث من الألمنيوم لمختلف الأغراض والاستخدامات	View Code 310022 →
`310031`	Manufacture of furniture from bamboo, reeds and straw for all different usages	صناعة الأثاث من الخيزران والقصب والقش لجميع الاستخدامات	View Code 310031 →
`310032`	Manufacture of furniture from plastics and elastics for all different usages	صناعة الأثاث لكافة الأغراض من البلاستيك واللدائن	View Code 310032 →
`310033`	Manufacture of furniture from leather for all different usages	صناعة الأثاث من الجلود لجميع الاستخدامات	View Code 310033 →
`310034`	Manufacture of furniture from glass for all different usages	صناعة الأثاث من الزجاج لكافة الاستخدامات	View Code 310034 →
`310042`	Tailoring different types of mattresses	تفصيل الحشايا (المراتب) بمختلف أنواعها	View Code 310042 →
`310050`	Manufacture and tailoring of Arabian tillers	صناعة وتفصيل المجالس العربية	View Code 310050 →
`310060`	Manufacture of stores and restaurants installations, including installations of decorations	صناعة التركيبات للمحلات والمطاعم ، يشمل ( تركيب ديكورات وما شابهها )	View Code 310060 →
`310070`	Manufacture of kitchens from Aluminum and wood .. etc.	صناعة المطابخ من الخشب والألمنيوم الخ	View Code 310070 →

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 310041 cover?

SSIC 310041 covers Upholstery (تنجيد الأثاث) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 310041?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 310041?

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 310041 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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