Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 321192: Workshops of welding and polishing jewelry

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 321192

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 321192 designates Workshops of welding and polishing jewelry (ورش لحام وتلميع الحلي ( الصاغة )) 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).

Detailed Description: Shops that weld and polish jewellery (goldsmiths)

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	`321192`
Official Title (EN)	Workshops of welding and polishing jewelry
Official Title (AR)	ورش لحام وتلميع الحلي ( الصاغة )
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`3211` — Manufacture of jewelry other relevant items
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Commerce
Licensing Entity	Ministry of Commerce
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`321111`	Production of wrought pearl	انتاج اللؤلؤ المشغول	View Code 321111 →
`321112`	Production of precious or semi-precious stones	انتاج الأحجار الكريمة أو شبه الكريمة	View Code 321112 →
`321113`	Manufacture of precious metals and gem stones	صناعة المعادن الثمينة والأحجار الكريمة	View Code 321113 →
`321114`	Manufacture of jewelry and ornaments from silver	صناعة الحلي والمجوهرات من الفضة	View Code 321114 →
`321115`	Manufacture of jewelry and ornaments from platinum and other precious metals	صناعة الحلي والمجوهرات من البلاتين والمعادن الثمينة الأخرى	View Code 321115 →
`321116`	Manufacture and installation of jewelry from precious stones or combined with precious metals	صناعة وتركيب مجوهرات من أحجار كريمة أو مدموجة مع معادن ثمينة	View Code 321116 →
`321117`	Manufacture of jewelry and ornaments parts	صناعة أجزاء الحلي والمجوهرات	View Code 321117 →
`321118`	Production of wrought diamond	انتاج الألماس المشغول	View Code 321118 →
`321120`	Manufacture of other types of precious metals, including (silver wear, decorations … etc.)	صناعة الأصناف الأخرى من المعادن الثمينة ، يشمل ( أدوات المائدة ، أصناف الزينة ..الخ )	View Code 321120 →
`321131`	Manufacture of coins from gold, silver and other metals	صناعة العملات من الذهب والفضة والمعادن الأخرى	View Code 321131 →
`321132`	Manufacture of medals	صناعة النياشين والشارات والميداليات	View Code 321132 →
`321133`	Manufacturing of prayer beads	صناعة السبح	View Code 321133 →

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 321192 cover?

SSIC 321192 covers Workshops of welding and polishing jewelry (ورش لحام وتلميع الحلي ( الصاغة )) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 321192?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Commerce.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 321192?

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 321192 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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