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Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 422: Construction of utility projects

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 422

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 422 designates Construction of utility projects (تشييد المشاريع الخاصة بالمنافع) 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

ParameterOfficial Value
Saudi SSIC Code422
Official Title (EN)Construction of utility projects
Official Title (AR)تشييد المشاريع الخاصة بالمنافع
Classification LevelGroup
Section CategorySection F — Construction
Parent Entity Code42 — Civil engineering
Supervisory AuthorityMinistry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing EntityBalady / Sector Ministry
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Classes in Group 422 (1)

CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
4220Construction of utility projectsتشييد المشاريع الخاصة بالمنافعView Code 4220 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 422 (15 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 422 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC CodeOfficial Activity Title (EN)Official Activity Title (AR)Details
422010Long-distance pipelines, communication and power linesتمديد الانابيب باختلاف انواعها للكهرباء والاتصالات وغيرهاView Activity 422010 →
422020Long-distance oil and gas pipelinesتمديد انابيب النفط والغازView Activity 422020 →
422031Water lines extension between cities and inside them as well as establishment and maintenance of new networksتمديدات خطوط المياه بين المدن وداخلها وإنشاء شبكات جديدةView Activity 422031 →
422032Construction of main lines and stations of water distributionإنشاء المحطات والخطوط الرئيسية لتوزيع المياهView Activity 422032 →
422033Repair and maintenance of water distribution stations, networks and main linesإصلاح وصيانة المحطات والشبكات والخطوط الرئيسية لتوزيع المياهView Activity 422033 →
422041Construction of irrigation systems (canals), water main storage towersإنشاء قنوات الري والسقي وأبراج تخزين المياه الرئيسيةView Activity 422041 →
422042Drilling of tubular water wellsحفر آبار المياه الأنبوبيةView Activity 422042 →
422043Drilling of manual water wellsحفر آبار المياه اليدويةView Activity 422043 →
422044Repair and maintenance of irrigation systems (canals), water main storage towersإصلاح وصيانة قنوات الري والسقي وأبراج تخزين المياه الرئيسيةView Activity 422044 →
422045Repair and maintenance of sewer systems, sewage disposal plants and pumping stationإصلاح وصيانة محطات ومشاريع الصرف الصحي وشبكات المجاري والمضخاتView Activity 422045 →
422046Repair and maintenance of power plantsإصلاح وصيانة محطات الطاقة الكهربائية والمحولاتView Activity 422046 →
422047Repair and maintenance of wired and wireless communication stations and radarsإصلاح وصيانة محطات وأبراج الاتصالات السلكية واللاسلكية والرادارView Activity 422047 →
422050Construction of sewer systems, sewage disposal plants and pumping stationsإنشاء محطات ومشاريع الصرف الصحي وشبكات المجاري والمضخاتView Activity 422050 →
422060Construction and establishment of electrical power stations and transformersإنشاء وإقامة محطات الطاقة الكهربائية والمحولاتView Activity 422060 →
422070Construction and establishment of telecommunications and radar stations and towersإنشاء وإقامة محطات وأبراج الاتصالات السلكية واللاسلكية والرادارView Activity 422070 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

  1. Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
  2. Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
  3. ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
  4. MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
  5. Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment FactorVerification StatusRegulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry✅ VerifiedConfirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk✅ AlignedStandardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active✅ EligibleAvailable for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path✅ Permitted100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy✅ CompleteFull parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score🟢 10 / 10Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 422 cover?

SSIC 422 covers Construction of utility projects (تشييد المشاريع الخاصة بالمنافع) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 422?

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 422?

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 422 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.