Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 324092: Manufacture of board games, including chess

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 324092

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 324092 designates Manufacture of board games, including chess (صناعة الألعاب ذات الرقعة وما شابهها ، يشمل ( لعبة الشطرنج )) 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	`324092`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of board games, including chess
Official Title (AR)	صناعة الألعاب ذات الرقعة وما شابهها ، يشمل ( لعبة الشطرنج )
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`3240` — Manufacture of games and toys
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
`324010`	Manufacture of dolls and dolls clothes, and sound and musical toys and their items	صناعة الدمى وملابس الدمى وألعاب الأدوات الصوتية والموسيقية وتوابعها	View Code 324010 →
`324020`	Manufacture of wheeled toys designed for riding and made of plastics	صناعة اللعب ذات العجلات المصممة للركوب المصنوعة من اللدائن	View Code 324020 →
`324031`	Manufacture of tennis tables	صناعة طاولات التنس	View Code 324031 →
`324032`	Manufacture of billiard tables	صناعة طاولات البلياردو	View Code 324032 →
`324040`	Manufacture of electronic games	صناعة الألعاب الإلكترونية	View Code 324040 →
`324051`	Manufacture of small entertainment items, including (small trains, and building blocks)	صناعة نماذج مصغرة للتسلية ، يشمل ( القطارات الصغيرة ومكعبات البناء )	View Code 324051 →
`324052`	Manufacture of all types of puzzle games	صناعة لعب تركيب الألغاز من جميع الأنواع	View Code 324052 →
`324091`	Manufacture of playing cards	صناعة أوراق اللعب	View Code 324091 →
`324093`	Manufacture of other collective board games	صناعة ألعاب أخرى جماعية تُلعب على الطاولة	View Code 324093 →

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 324092 cover?

SSIC 324092 covers Manufacture of board games, including chess (صناعة الألعاب ذات الرقعة وما شابهها ، يشمل ( لعبة الشطرنج )) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 324092?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 324092?

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 324092 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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