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SSIC 521097 activity

Storage of goods in foreign trade zones

التخزين في الموانىء والمناطق الجمركية أوالحرة

⚖️ Regulatory Guidance

SFDA
This activity is regulated by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Requires establishment licensing for (Food).

Compliance Risk Score

85/100
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📌 Description

SSIC 521097: Storage of goods in foreign trade zones. Supervised by Saudi Ports Authority. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and licensing in Saud...

📖 Description

Offices of companies and institutions that provide storage services in ports and customs or free zones

Supervisory entity: Saudi Ports Authority

Licensing entity: Saudi Ports Authority

Occupations Related to this Activity

233003 Secondary Teacher of Foreign Language 233027 Intermediate School Teacher of Foreign Language 234103 Primary Teacher of Foreign Language 235301 Foreign Language Teacher 331101 Foreign exchange dealer. 753602 Leather Goods Manufacturer

Related Codes

521011 Operation of storage facilities for all types of goods except food 521012 Loading and unloading of goods 521014 Container handling services 521021 Refrigerated food stores 521022 Animal food and feed stores 521023 Medical Devices warehouse activities

When to use this code

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Company Registration

Ministry of Commerce — Commercial Registration

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Nitaqat

Saudization quotas by sector via Qiwa

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Licensing

Permits from supervisory authorities

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Statistics

National reporting — GASTAT

FAQ

What is SSIC code 521097?

SSIC code 521097 corresponds to 'Storage of goods in foreign trade zones' 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 521097?

Use SSIC code 521097 when your main business activity is 'Storage of goods in foreign trade zones'. 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 521097?

Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code 521097. Rates were updated in 2025-2026 for most sectors.

📋 Data Source & Disclaimer

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.

This is an independent, free reference resource. Please verify critical information in official government sources before making legal or licensing decisions.
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