Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 331416: Repair and maintenance of electric lighting equipment

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 331416

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 331416 designates Repair and maintenance of electric lighting equipment (إصلاح وصيانة معدات الإضاءة الكهربائية) 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	`331416`
Official Title (EN)	Repair and maintenance of electric lighting equipment
Official Title (AR)	إصلاح وصيانة معدات الإضاءة الكهربائية
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`3314` — Repair of electrical equipment
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
`331400`	Repair of electrical equipment	إصلاح المعدات الكهربائية	View Code 331400 →
`331411`	Repair and maintenance of power, distribution, and specialty transformers	إصلاح وصيانة المحولات الكهربائية الخاصة بنقل الطاقة أو توزيعها أو الأنواع المتخصصة	View Code 331411 →
`331412`	Repair and maintenance of electric motors, generators, and steam generator equipment	اصلاح وصيانة المحركات والمولدات الكهربائية وأجهزة التوليد البخارية	View Code 331412 →
`331413`	Repair and maintenance of electricity distribution and control devices	إصلاح وصيانة أجهزة التوزيع والتحكم الكهربائية	View Code 331413 →
`331414`	Repair and maintenance of relays and industrial controls	إصلاح وصيانة محطات التقوية والتحكم	View Code 331414 →
`331415`	Repair and maintenance of primary and storage batteries	إصلاح وصيانة وتخزين البطاريات الأولية وبطاريات التخزين	View Code 331415 →
`331417`	Repair and maintenance of current carrying wiring devices for wiring electrical circuits	اصلاح وصيانة أسلاك التيار الكهربائي الخاصة بالدوائر الكهربائية	View Code 331417 →
`331418`	Maintenance, repair and overhaul of military explosives parts (non-combustible)	أعمال الإصلاح والصيانة والعمرة لأجزاء (غير قابلة للإحتراق) للمتفجرات العسكرية	View Code 331418 →

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 331416 cover?

SSIC 331416 covers Repair and maintenance of electric lighting equipment (إصلاح وصيانة معدات الإضاءة الكهربائية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 331416?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 331416?

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 331416 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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