Wholesale of books, magazines, newspapers and teaching aids (it includes: the import of written, drawn or photographed intellectual production
البيع بالجملة للكتب والمجلات والصحف والوسائل التعليمية المساعدة ( ويشمل : استيراد الإنتاج الفكري المكتوب أو المرسوم أو المصور )
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- Updated for 2026 classification
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📌 Description
SSIC 464961: Wholesale of books, magazines, newspapers and teaching aids (it includes: the import of written, drawn or photographed intellectual product...
📖 Description
SSIC code 464961 — Wholesale of books, magazines, newspapers and teaching aids (it includes: the import of written, drawn or photographed intellectual production — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.
Supervisory entity: Ministry of Media
Licensing entity: Ministry of Media
Occupations Related to this Activity
Related Codes
When to use this code
Ministry of Commerce — Commercial Registration
Saudization quotas by sector via Qiwa
Permits from supervisory authorities
National reporting — GASTAT
FAQ
What is SSIC code 464961?
SSIC code 464961 corresponds to 'Wholesale of books, magazines, newspapers and teaching aids (it includes: the import of written, drawn or photographed intellectual production' in the Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), based on ISIC Rev.4 and maintained by GASTAT. It is a activity-level code used in business registration and government filings in Saudi Arabia.
When should I use SSIC 464961?
Use SSIC code 464961 when your main business activity is 'Wholesale of books, magazines, newspapers and teaching aids (it includes: the import of written, drawn or photographed intellectual production'. You will need it for: company registration at the Ministry of Commerce, Nitaqat Saudization compliance, GOSI registration, and statistical reporting.
What Saudization rate applies to SSIC 464961?
Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code 464961. Rates were updated in 2025-2026 for most sectors.
Data source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — SSIC/SSCO 2026 Edition.
This data is cross-checked with Qiwa, HRSD, and ZATCA portals to ensure accuracy for business compliance.