Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 522: Support activities for transportation

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 522

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 522 designates Support activities for transportation (الأنشطة الداعمة للنقل) 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	`522`
Official Title (EN)	Support activities for transportation
Official Title (AR)	الأنشطة الداعمة للنقل
Classification Level	Group
Section Category	Section H — Transportation and storage
Parent Entity Code	`52` — Warehousing and support activities for transportation
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

Sub-Classes in Group 522 (5)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`5221`	Service activities incidental to land transportation	أنشطة الخدمات المتصلة بالنقل البري	View Code 5221 →
`5222`	Service activities incidental to water transportation	أنشطة الخدمات المتصلة بالنقل المائي	View Code 5222 →
`5223`	Service activities incidental to air transportation	أنشطة الخدمات المتصلة بالنقل الجوي	View Code 5223 →
`5224`	Cargo handling	مناولة البضائع	View Code 5224 →
`5229`	Other transportation support activities	أنشطة دعم النقل الأخرى	View Code 5229 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 522 (49 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 522 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`522101`	Operation and maintenance of railway facilities	تشغيل وصيانة مرافق السكك الحديدية	View Activity 522101 →
`522102`	Operation of terminal facilities such as bus stations, stations for the handling of goods	تشغيل محطات الحافلات محطات مناولة البضائع	View Activity 522102 →
`522103`	Operation of car parks or garages	مواقف السيارات و مواقف السيارات في الساحات	View Activity 522103 →
`522104`	Operation of car multistory garages	مواقف السيارات في المباني متعددة الطوابق	View Activity 522104 →
`522105`	Car transport and vehicle towing	نقل السيارات وسحب المركبات	View Activity 522105 →
`522106`	Railway stations	محطات السكة الحديد	View Activity 522106 →
`522108`	Operation of railroad infrastructure	البنية التحتية لسكة الحديد	View Activity 522108 →
`522111`	Truck parking yards operation	تشغيل مواقف الشاحنات	View Activity 522111 →
`522201`	Port activities	أنشطة المواني	View Activity 522201 →
`522202`	Pilotage support and maritime support	الإرشاد والمساندة والدعم البحري	View Activity 522202 →
`522203`	Tugging Ships	قطر السفن	View Activity 522203 →
`522204`	Rescue of stranded or damaged vessels or flotation of sunken vessels	إنقاذ السفن الجانحة أو المتضررة أو تعويم السفن الغارقة في البحر	View Activity 522204 →
`522206`	Private Port Activities	أنشطة الموانئ الخاصة	View Activity 522206 →
`522207`	Marina Operation	تشغيل المراسي البحرية السياحية	View Activity 522207 →
`522208`	Maritime Tourism Agencies	وكالات الملاحة السياحية	View Activity 522208 →
`522311`	Airport activities	أنشطة المطارات	View Activity 522311 →
`522312`	Air navigation guidance	الملاحة والارشاد الجوي	View Activity 522312 →
`522313`	Passenger Boarding Bridge PBB operation and maintenance	تشغيل وصيانة جسور الاركاب	View Activity 522313 →
`522314`	Firefighting and fire-prevention services at airports	أنشطة مكافحة الحرائق في المطارات	View Activity 522314 →
`522321`	Passengers handling activities at airports	أنشطة التعامل مع الركاب في المطارات	View Activity 522321 →
`522322`	ground management and supervision services at airports	خدمات الإدارة الأرضية والاشراف الأرضي في المطارات	View Activity 522322 →
`522323`	surface transport	النقل السطحي	View Activity 522323 →
`522324`	Grounder Service Provider	مقدمي خدمات المناولة الأرضية	View Activity 522324 →
`522325`	Aviation procedure services	خدمات اجراءات الطيران	View Activity 522325 →
`522401`	Loading and unloading of goods or passengers’ luggage irrespective of the mode of transport used for transportation	تحميل وتفريغ البضائع وأمتعة الركاب بغض النظر عن وسيلة النقل	View Activity 522401 →
`522402`	Stevedoring	الشحن والتفريغ لطائرات الشحن الجوي	View Activity 522402 →
`522403`	aviation fuel and oil handling	مناولة وقود وزيت الطائرات	View Activity 522403 →
`522405`	Cargo transport and handling	توجيه مركبات نقل البضائع	View Activity 522405 →
`522406`	Freight agents	وسطاء الشحن	View Activity 522406 →
`522408`	Luggage Handling Services Provider	خدمات مناولة العفش لطائرات الركاب	View Activity 522408 →
`522911`	Customs clearance activities	أنشطة التخليص الجمركي	View Activity 522911 →
`522912`	Activities of sea freight agencies	أنشطة وكالات النقل والشحن البحري	View Activity 522912 →
`522913`	license of authorized air cargo agency	وكالات الشحن الجوي المعتمد	View Activity 522913 →
`522914`	packing and unpacking activities of shipping boxes	أنشطة التعبئة والتفريغ من صناديق الشحن	View Activity 522914 →
`522915`	Sampling for inception activities	أنشطة فحص وأخذ عينات من البضائع	View Activity 522915 →

Showing 35 of 49 activities. 🔍 Search all activities in 522 →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Group 522

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Customs broker	أنشطة التخليص الجمركي	`522911`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Freight Forwarding Service	شركة شحن وتخليص جمركي	`522911`	Transportation	Setup Guide →
Towing service	خدمة سحب ونقل سيارات (سطحة)	`522101`	Automotive	Setup Guide →
Vehicle Shipping Agent	أنشطة التخليص الجمركي	`522911`	Automotive	Setup Guide →

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 522 cover?

SSIC 522 covers Support activities for transportation (الأنشطة الداعمة للنقل) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 522?

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 522?

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 522 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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