Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 561010: Restaurants with service

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 561010

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 561010 designates Restaurants with service (المطاعم مع الخدمة) 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	`561010`
Official Title (EN)	Restaurants with service
Official Title (AR)	المطاعم مع الخدمة
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section I — Accommodation and food service activities
Parent Entity Code	`5610` — Restaurants and mobile food service activities
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Licensing Entity	Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`561021`	Cafeterias	البوفيهات ( الكافيتريات )	View Code 561021 →
`561031`	Fast-food stores (including pizza)	محلات الوجبات السريعة ( تشمل محلات البيتزاء )	View Code 561031 →
`561040`	eating places Take -out	أنشطة تقديم الوجبات فقط ( تناول الوجبة خارج المحل Take Out )	View Code 561040 →
`561050`	Ice cream trucks	سيارة الآيس كريم المتجولة	View Code 561050 →
`561060`	Food trucks	سيارة متجولة لبيع الأغذية	View Code 561060 →
`561081`	Fine dining restaurants	المطاعم الفاخرة	View Code 561081 →
`561092`	Grilled fish and seafood restaurants	محلات شوي الأسماك والمأكولات البحرية	View Code 561092 →
`561093`	Grilled meat restaurants	محلات شوي اللحوم (المشاكيك)	View Code 561093 →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Activity 561010

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Bar Restaurant Furniture Shop	متجر ومحل Bar Restaurant Furniture	`561010`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Barbecue restaurant	مطعم مأكولات Barbecue	`561010`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Bistro	المطاعم مع الخدمة	`561010`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Buffet restaurant	مطعم بوفيه مفتوح	`561010`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Diner	المطاعم مع الخدمة	`561010`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Family restaurant	مطعم مأكولات Family	`561010`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Fine dining restaurant	مطعم راقٍ ومأكولات فاخرة	`561010`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Restaurant	مطعم	`561010`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Sandwich shop	متجر ومحل Sandwich	`561010`	Hospitality	Setup Guide →
Seafood restaurant	مطعم مأكولات بحرية	`561010`	Hospitality	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 561010 cover?

SSIC 561010 covers Restaurants with service (المطاعم مع الخدمة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 561010?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 561010?

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 561010 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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