Saudi Arabia SSIC Class 4610: Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Class | Official Code: 4610
Executive Summary & Classification Scope
SSIC code 4610 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
Official Activity Codes in Class 4610 (34)
| Code | Title (EN) | Title (AR) | Details |
|---|
461011 | Agents involved in the sale of agricultural raw materials | وكلاء البيع في المواد الخام الزراعية | View Code 461011 → |
461013 | Agents involved in the sale of textile raw materials | وكلاء البيع في مواد النسيج الأولية | View Code 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 Code 461014 → |
461015 | Agents involved in the sale of food and beverages | وكلاء البيع في الأغذية والمشروبات | View Code 461015 → |
461016 | Agents involved in the sale of textiles and clothing | وكلاء البيع في المنسوجات والملبوسات | View Code 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 Code 461017 → |
461018 | Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods and hardware | وكلاء البيع للأثاث والسلع المنزلية | View Code 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 Code 461021 → |
461023 | Sale of fixed assets and movable assets | بيع الأصول الثابتة والمنقولة | View Code 461023 → |
461024 | Permanent exhibitions of factory products | المعارض الدائمة لمنتجات المصانع | View Code 461024 → |
461030 | Export Houses Activities | أنشطة بيوت التصدير | View Code 461030 → |
461032 | Import activities | أنشطة الاستيراد | View Code 461032 → |
461041 | Agents involved in the sale of medicines | وكلاء البيع في الأدوية | View Code 461041 → |
461042 | Agents involved in the sale of cosmetics | وكلاء البيع في مستحضرات التجميل | View Code 461042 → |
461043 | Import of radioactive pharmaceuticals | استيراد المواد الصيدلانية المشعة | View Code 461043 → |
461051 | Wholesale of aircraft spare parts and simulators | البيع بالجملة لقطع غيار الطائرات والأجهزة التشبيهية | View Code 461051 → |
461052 | Wholesale of pneumatic and hunting weapons | البيع بالجملة للأسلحة الهوائية وأسلحة الصيد | View Code 461052 → |
461053 | Wholesale of unmanned aerial vehicle | البيع بالجملة للطائرات بدون طيار | View Code 461053 → |
461054 | Wholesale of individual firearms, hunting weapons and their accessories | البيع بالجملة للأسلحة النارية الفردية وأسلحة الصيد ولوازمها | View Code 461054 → |
461055 | Wholesale of commercial explosives | البيع بالجملة للمتفجرات التجارية | View Code 461055 → |
461056 | Wholesale for fireworks | البيع بالجملة للألعاب النارية | View Code 461056 → |
461057 | Supply of heavy weapons | توريد الأسلحة النارية الثقيلة | View Code 461057 → |
461058 | Supply of military explosives | توريد المتفجرات العسكرية | View Code 461058 → |
461061 | Supply of military vehicles | توريد المركبات العسكرية | View Code 461061 → |
461062 | Supply of military ships | توريد السفن العسكرية | View Code 461062 → |
461063 | supply of military aircrafts | توريد الطائرات العسكرية | View Code 461063 → |
461064 | Supply of military systems spare parts (military vehicles, aircrafts and ships) | توريد قطع غيار المنظومات العسكرية (المركبات والطائرات والسفن العسكرية) | View Code 461064 → |
461065 | (Supply of conventional weapons (only for governmental competitions | توريد الذخائر التقليدية للأسلحة النارية (للمنافسات الحكومية فقط) | View Code 461065 → |
461066 | Supply of grenades, missiles and smart munitions | توريد القنابل اليدوية والصواريخ والذخائر الذكية | View Code 461066 → |
461067 | Supply of individual and light military weapons (riot weapons) | توريد الأسلحة الفردية العسكرية الخفيفة (أسلحة مكافحة الشغب) | View Code 461067 → |
461068 | Supply of individual military equipment | توريد المستلزمات الفردية العسكرية | View Code 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 Code 461071 → |
461072 | Supply of electronics, communication devices, military command and control systems | توريد الإلكترونيات وأجهزة الاتصالات وأنظمة القيادة والتوجيه والتحكم العسكرية | View Code 461072 → |
461073 | Supply of light weapons (only for governmental competition) | توريد الأسلحة النارية الخفيفة (للمنافسات الحكومية فقط) | View Code 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 4610 cover?
SSIC 4610 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 4610?
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 4610?
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 4610 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.