Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 461: Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 461
Executive Summary & Classification Scope
SSIC code 461 designates Wholesale on a fee or contract basis (البيع بالجملة نظير رسم أو على أساس عقد) 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
Sub-Classes in Group 461 (1)
Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 461 (34 Codes)
Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 461 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:
| 6-Digit SSIC Code | Official Activity Title (EN) | Official Activity Title (AR) | Details |
|---|
461011 | Agents involved in the sale of agricultural raw materials | وكلاء البيع في المواد الخام الزراعية | View Activity 461011 → |
461013 | Agents involved in the sale of textile raw materials | وكلاء البيع في مواد النسيج الأولية | View Activity 461013 → |
461014 | Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals, including fertilizers | وكلاء البيع في الوقود الخام والمعادن والكيميائية الصناعية بما في ذلك الأسمدة | View Activity 461014 → |
461015 | Agents involved in the sale of food and beverages | وكلاء البيع في الأغذية والمشروبات | View Activity 461015 → |
461016 | Agents involved in the sale of textiles and clothing | وكلاء البيع في المنسوجات والملبوسات | View Activity 461016 → |
461017 | Agents involved in the sale of machinery, including office machinery and computers, and industrial equipment | وكلاء البيع للآلات بما في ذلك الآلات المكتبية والحواسيب والمعدات الصناعية | View Activity 461017 → |
461018 | Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods and hardware | وكلاء البيع للأثاث والسلع المنزلية | View Activity 461018 → |
461021 | All activities of those involved in bringing sellers and buyers together or undertaking commercial transactions on behalf of a principal | الدلالين وسماسرة المزادات لجميع السلع | View Activity 461021 → |
461023 | Sale of fixed assets and movable assets | بيع الأصول الثابتة والمنقولة | View Activity 461023 → |
461024 | Permanent exhibitions of factory products | المعارض الدائمة لمنتجات المصانع | View Activity 461024 → |
461030 | Export Houses Activities | أنشطة بيوت التصدير | View Activity 461030 → |
461032 | Import activities | أنشطة الاستيراد | View Activity 461032 → |
461041 | Agents involved in the sale of medicines | وكلاء البيع في الأدوية | View Activity 461041 → |
461042 | Agents involved in the sale of cosmetics | وكلاء البيع في مستحضرات التجميل | View Activity 461042 → |
461043 | Import of radioactive pharmaceuticals | استيراد المواد الصيدلانية المشعة | View Activity 461043 → |
461051 | Wholesale of aircraft spare parts and simulators | البيع بالجملة لقطع غيار الطائرات والأجهزة التشبيهية | View Activity 461051 → |
461052 | Wholesale of pneumatic and hunting weapons | البيع بالجملة للأسلحة الهوائية وأسلحة الصيد | View Activity 461052 → |
461053 | Wholesale of unmanned aerial vehicle | البيع بالجملة للطائرات بدون طيار | View Activity 461053 → |
461054 | Wholesale of individual firearms, hunting weapons and their accessories | البيع بالجملة للأسلحة النارية الفردية وأسلحة الصيد ولوازمها | View Activity 461054 → |
461055 | Wholesale of commercial explosives | البيع بالجملة للمتفجرات التجارية | View Activity 461055 → |
461056 | Wholesale for fireworks | البيع بالجملة للألعاب النارية | View Activity 461056 → |
461057 | Supply of heavy weapons | توريد الأسلحة النارية الثقيلة | View Activity 461057 → |
461058 | Supply of military explosives | توريد المتفجرات العسكرية | View Activity 461058 → |
461061 | Supply of military vehicles | توريد المركبات العسكرية | View Activity 461061 → |
461062 | Supply of military ships | توريد السفن العسكرية | View Activity 461062 → |
461063 | supply of military aircrafts | توريد الطائرات العسكرية | View Activity 461063 → |
461064 | Supply of military systems spare parts (military vehicles, aircrafts and ships) | توريد قطع غيار المنظومات العسكرية (المركبات والطائرات والسفن العسكرية) | View Activity 461064 → |
461065 | (Supply of conventional weapons (only for governmental competitions | توريد الذخائر التقليدية للأسلحة النارية (للمنافسات الحكومية فقط) | View Activity 461065 → |
461066 | Supply of grenades, missiles and smart munitions | توريد القنابل اليدوية والصواريخ والذخائر الذكية | View Activity 461066 → |
461067 | Supply of individual and light military weapons (riot weapons) | توريد الأسلحة الفردية العسكرية الخفيفة (أسلحة مكافحة الشغب) | View Activity 461067 → |
461068 | Supply of individual military equipment | توريد المستلزمات الفردية العسكرية | View Activity 461068 → |
461071 | Supply of simulators, measuring, and testing equipment as well as military shelters | توريد الأجهزة التشبيهية (المحاكاة) وأجهزة ومعدات القياس والفحص والاختبار والملاجئ العسكرية | View Activity 461071 → |
461072 | Supply of electronics, communication devices, military command and control systems | توريد الإلكترونيات وأجهزة الاتصالات وأنظمة القيادة والتوجيه والتحكم العسكرية | View Activity 461072 → |
461073 | Supply of light weapons (only for governmental competition) | توريد الأسلحة النارية الخفيفة (للمنافسات الحكومية فقط) | View Activity 461073 → |
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 461 cover?
SSIC 461 covers Wholesale on a fee or contract basis (البيع بالجملة نظير رسم أو على أساس عقد) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.
2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 461?
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 461?
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 461 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.