Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
أنشطة إنتاج الأفلام والفيديو والبرامج التليفزيونية والتسجيلات الصوتية ونشر الموسيقى
📌 Description
SSIC 59: Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities. Used for company registration, Nita...
📖 Description
SSIC code 59 — Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.
Sub-categories (2)
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 59?
SSIC code 59 corresponds to 'Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities' in the Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), based on ISIC Rev.4 and maintained by GASTAT. It is a division-level code used in business registration and government filings in Saudi Arabia.
When should I use SSIC 59?
Use SSIC code 59 when your main business activity is 'Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities'. 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 59?
Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code 59. 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.