Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets
تجارة التجزئة في غير المتاجر والأكشاك و الأسواق
📌 Description
SSIC 479: Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and GOSI in Saudi Arabia.
📖 Description
SSIC code 479 — Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.
Sub-categories (1)
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 479?
SSIC code 479 corresponds to 'Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets' in the Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), based on ISIC Rev.4 and maintained by GASTAT. It is a group-level code used in business registration and government filings in Saudi Arabia.
When should I use SSIC 479?
Use SSIC code 479 when your main business activity is 'Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets'. 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 479?
Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code 479. 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.