Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 464956: ‘Wholesale of medical equipment , tools and supplies

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 464956

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 464956 designates ‘Wholesale of medical equipment , tools and supplies (البيع بالجملة للأجهزة والمعدات والمستلزمات الطبية) 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).

Detailed Description: Wholesale of In-Vitro medical device including accessories for medical purpose such as Medical .solutions used for laboratories testing, blood sampling tubes and centrifuge

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	`464956`
Official Title (EN)	‘Wholesale of medical equipment , tools and supplies
Official Title (AR)	البيع بالجملة للأجهزة والمعدات والمستلزمات الطبية
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Parent Entity Code	`4649` — Wholesale of other household goods
Supervisory Authority	Saudi Food and Drug Authority
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
`464911`	Wholesale of water tanks, including fiberglass tanks and accessories.	البيع بالجملة لخزانات المياة ، يشمل ( خزانات الفيبرجلاس ومستلزماتها)	View Code 464911 →
`464912`	Wholesale of household furniture	البيع بالجملة للأثاث المنزلي والموبيليا	View Code 464912 →
`464921`	Wholesale of electronic and electrical household appliances	البيع بالجملة للأجهزة الالكترونية والكهربائية المنزلية	View Code 464921 →
`464922`	Wholesale of spare parts of air conditioners and cooling devices	البيع بالجملة لقطع الغيار الخاصة بأجهزة التكييف والتبريد	View Code 464922 →
`464923`	wholesale of television receivers including import	البيع بالجملة لأجهزة الاستقبال التلفزيوني ويشمل الاستيراد	View Code 464923 →
`464931`	Wholesale of chandeliers and lighting varieties	البيع بالجملة للنجف وأصناف الإضاءة	View Code 464931 →
`464933`	Wholesale of horse supplies	البيع بالجملة لمستلزمات الخيل	View Code 464933 →
`464934`	Wholesale of bags	البيع بالجملة للحقائب	View Code 464934 →
`464935`	Wholesale of baby care supplies	البيع بالجملة لمستلزمات وأدوات العناية بالأطفال	View Code 464935 →
`464940`	Wholesale of cutlery, china and glassware	البيع بالجملة للاواني المنزلية وملحقات الموائد	View Code 464940 →
`464951`	Wholesale of Pharmaceuticals and Herbal	البيع بالجملة للمستحضرات الصيدلانية والعشبية	View Code 464951 →
`464952`	Wholesale of cosmetics and soaps	البيع بالجملة لمستحضرات وصابون التجميل	View Code 464952 →

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 464956 cover?

SSIC 464956 covers ‘Wholesale of medical equipment , tools and supplies (البيع بالجملة للأجهزة والمعدات والمستلزمات الطبية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 464956?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Saudi Food and Drug Authority.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 464956?

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 464956 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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