Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 492221: Educational transport

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 492221

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 492221 designates Educational transport (النقل التعليمي) 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: Transporting male and female students of government and private educational institutionsas and employees of those institutionsas well as the employees of those entities from the educational and administrative staff and the like including nurseries, kindergartens, schools of all educational stages, colleges, institutes, centers for memorizing the holy Qur’an, universities and the like, for a fare, in vehicles prepared for that

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	`492221`
Official Title (EN)	Educational transport
Official Title (AR)	النقل التعليمي
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section H — Transportation and storage
Parent Entity Code	`4922` — Other passenger land transport
Supervisory Authority	Transport General Authority
Licensing Entity	Transport General Authority
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`492211`	Public taxi	الأجرة العامة	View Code 492211 →
`492212`	Private taxi	الأجرة الخاصة	View Code 492212 →
`492214`	Family taxi( driven by women )	الأجرة العائلية	View Code 492214 →
`492215`	Airport taxi	أجرة المطار	View Code 492215 →
`492230`	Extra-urban operation of school buses and buses for transport of employees	النقل الموسمي المدرسي خارج المدن للطلبة والطالبات والمعلمين والمعلمات	View Code 492230 →
`492241`	Pilgrims transport	نقل الحجاج	View Code 492241 →
`492243`	Specialized transport	النقل المتخصص	View Code 492243 →
`492244`	Renting buses with driver	تأجير الحافلات بسائق	View Code 492244 →
`492250`	Renting of private cars with driver	تأجير السيارات بسائق	View Code 492250 →
`492281`	Transport and deport of passengers by buses outside KSA(International Passenger Transport)	نقل وترحيل الركاب بالحافلات إلى خارج المملكة (النقل الدولي للركاب)	View Code 492281 →
`492282`	Interurban passengers transport by buses	نقل الركاب بالحافلات بين المدن	View Code 492282 →

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 492221 cover?

SSIC 492221 covers Educational transport (النقل التعليمي) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 492221?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Transport General Authority.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 492221?

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 492221 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)

This page is an independent reference resource. Cross-verify critical licensing details on official government portals before filing commercial applications.