Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 475950: Retail sale of musical instruments and scores

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 475950

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 475950 designates Retail sale of musical instruments and scores (البيع بالتجزئة للآلات الموسيقية) 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: stores that retail musical instruments

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	`475950`
Official Title (EN)	Retail sale of musical instruments and scores
Official Title (AR)	البيع بالتجزئة للآلات الموسيقية
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Parent Entity Code	`4759` — Retail sale of electrical household appliances, furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialized stores
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Commerce
Licensing Entity	Ministry of Commerce
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`475910`	Retail sale of household furniture	البيع بالتجزئة للأثاث المنزلي	View Code 475910 →
`475921`	Retail sale of electronic and electrical household appliances	البيع بالتجزئة للأجهزة الالكترونية والكهربائية المنزلية	View Code 475921 →
`475922`	Retail of household appliances (except for those mentioned in 4742 category)	البيع بالتجزئة للأجهزة المنزلية (فيما عدا الأجهزة المذكورة في الفئة 4742)	View Code 475922 →
`475923`	Retail sale of television receivers	البيع بالتجزئة للأجهزة الاستقبال التلفزيوني	View Code 475923 →
`475924`	Retail sale of wood, cork and plastic products	البيع بالتجزئة للمنتجات الخشبية والفلينية والبلاستيكية	View Code 475924 →
`475930`	Retail sale of various housewares and handicrafts (utensils and cutlery, crockery, glassware, and pottery,etc)	البيع بالتجزئة للادوات المنزلية والمشغولات اليدوية المتنوعة (أدوات القطع، والخزفيات، والأواني الزجاجيه والفخارية… الخ)	View Code 475930 →
`475940`	Retail sale of articles for lighting	البيع بالتجزئة للثريات والنجف والسلع المستخدمة في الإضاءة ومستلزماتها	View Code 475940 →
`475960`	Retail sale of security systems, such as locking devices, safes, and vaults	البيع بالتجزئة لانظمة الامن والسلامة ، يشمل ( الأقفال والخزائن …الخ )	View Code 475960 →
`475970`	Retail sale of water tanks (such as fiberglass tanks) and their materials	البيع بالتجزئة لخزانات المياة مثل خزانات (الفيبرجلاس) ومستلزماتها	View Code 475970 →
`475980`	Retail sale of safety, fire and industrial security equipment including filling of fire extinguishers without transformations	تجارة التجزئة لمعدات السلامة والإطفاء والأمن الصناعي ، يشمل تعبئة طفايات الحريق دون إجراء عمليات تحويلية	View Code 475980 →

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 475950 cover?

SSIC 475950 covers Retail sale of musical instruments and scores (البيع بالتجزئة للآلات الموسيقية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 475950?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Commerce.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 475950?

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 475950 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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