Saudi Arabia SSIC Class 4659: Wholesale of other machinery and equipment

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Class | Official Code: 4659

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 4659 designates Wholesale of other machinery and equipment (بيع الآلات والمعدات الأخرى بالجملة) 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

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`4659`
Official Title (EN)	Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
Official Title (AR)	بيع الآلات والمعدات الأخرى بالجملة
Classification Level	Class
Section Category	Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Parent Entity Code	`465` — Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing Entity	Balady / Sector Ministry
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Official Activity Codes in Class 4659 (30)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`465910`	Wholesale of office machinery and equipment, except computers and computer peripheral equipment	البيع بالجملة للمعدات والآلات المكتبية ماعدا الحواسيب ومستلزماتها	View Code 465910 →
`465920`	Wholesale of office furniture	البيع بالجملة للاثاث المكتبي	View Code 465920 →
`465931`	Wholesale of electric trolleys, wheelchairs and golf cars	البيع بالجملة للعربات الكهربائية والكراسي المتحركة وعربات القولف	View Code 465931 →
`465932`	Wholesale of transport equipment except motor vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles	البيع بالجملة لمعدات النقل ماعدا السيارات والدراجات النارية والكهربائية	View Code 465932 →
`465933`	wholesale of security devices	البيع بالجملة للأجهزة الأمنية	View Code 465933 →
`465934`	Wholesale of security equipment(for government competitions only)	البيع بالجملة للمعدات والتجهيزات الأمنية (للمنافسات الحكومية فقط)	View Code 465934 →
`465935`	wholesale of traffic safety devices	البيع بالجملة لأجهزة السلامة المرورية	View Code 465935 →
`465936`	Wholesale of scientific instruments	البيع بالجملة في الاجهزة العلمية	View Code 465936 →
`465937`	Wholesale of pollution control techniques equipment and supplies including import	البيع بالجملة لأجهزة ولوازم تقنيات التحكم في التلوث ويشمل الاستيراد	View Code 465937 →
`465938`	Wholesale of pollution control equipment including import	البيع بالجملة لمعدات مكافحة التلوث ويشمل الاستيراد	View Code 465938 →
`465940`	Wholesale of wires and switches and other installation equipment for industrial use	البيع بالجملة للأسلاك والمفاتيح الكهربائية ومعدات التوصيل	View Code 465940 →
`465950`	Wholesale of electrical generators and transformers	البيع بالجملة للمولدات والمحولات الكهربائية	View Code 465950 →
`465963`	Wholesale of fire protection devices and equipment	البيع بالجملة لأجهزة ومعدات ومواد الوقاية والحماية من الحريق	View Code 465963 →
`465964`	Wholesale of fire and rescue equipment	البيع بالجملة لمعدات الإطفاء والإنقاذ	View Code 465964 →
`465965`	Wholesale of civil protection devices, including heavy machines and equipment of buildings collapses accidents, earthquakes and individual safety	البيع بالجملة لأجهزة الحماية المدنية من الأليات والمعدات الثقيلة الخاصة للتدخل في حوادث انهيارات المباني والزلازل ومعدات ووسائل الوقاية الفردية	View Code 465965 →
`465966`	Wholesale of early warning sirens and control centres	البيع بالجملة لصافرات الإنذار المبكر ومراكز التحكم بها	View Code 465966 →
`465971`	Wholesale of computer-controlled machine tools	البيع بالجملة للمعدات وأدوات التحكم بالحواسيب	View Code 465971 →
`465972`	Wholesale of computer-controlled machinery for the textile industry and of computer controlled sewing and knitting machines	البيع بالجملة للماكينات التحكم في الحواسيب لاستخدام الصناعة والخياطة والحياكة	View Code 465972 →
`465973`	Wholesale of measuring instruments and equipment	البيع بالجملة لمعدات اخذ المقاييس	View Code 465973 →
`465981`	Wholesale of elevators, escalators and conveyor belts	البيع بالجملة للمصاعد والسلالم والسيور المتحركة	View Code 465981 →
`465982`	Wholesale of environmental monitoring and control systems including import	البيع بالجملة لأنظمة الرصد والمراقبة البيئية ويشمل الاستيراد	View Code 465982 →
`465983`	Wholesale of environmental laboratory equipment and tools including import	البيع بالجملة للأجهزة والأدوات المعملية البيئية ويشمل الاستيراد	View Code 465983 →
`465984`	Wholesale of banking and monetary devices and equipment	البيع بالجملة للأجهزة والمعدات الالية المصرفية والنقدية	View Code 465984 →
`465991`	Wholesale of production-line robots	البيع بالجملة للمنتجات الآلية ذات التشغيل الآلي -الانسان الآلي	View Code 465991 →
`465992`	Wholesale of machinery for industrial use (including woodworking machines and saws)	البيع بالجملة للآلات الصناعية ، يشمل بيع المناجر والمناشر	View Code 465992 →
`465993`	Wholesale of construction, building and civil engineering machinery and equipment	البيع بالجملة لألآت ومعدات التشييد والبناء والهندسة المدنية	View Code 465993 →
`465994`	Wholesale of packing equipment	البيع بالجملة لمعدات وأدوات التغليف	View Code 465994 →
`465995`	Wholesale of spare parts for industrial machinery and equipment	البيع بالجملة لقطع غيار المعدات والآلات الصناعية	View Code 465995 →
`465996`	Wholesale of spare parts of construction machinery and equipment	البيع بالجملة لقطع غيار معدات وآلات البناء	View Code 465996 →
`465998`	Wholesale of duplicate key making machine	البيع بالجملة لآلات تصنيع واستنساخ المفاتيح	View Code 465998 →

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 4659 cover?

SSIC 4659 covers Wholesale of other machinery and equipment (بيع الآلات والمعدات الأخرى بالجملة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 4659?

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 4659?

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 4659 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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