Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 619014: telecommunications booths

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 619014

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 619014 designates telecommunications booths (كبائن الاتصالات) 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	`619014`
Official Title (EN)	telecommunications booths
Official Title (AR)	كبائن الاتصالات
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section J — Information and Communication
Parent Entity Code	`6190` — Other telecommunications activities
Supervisory Authority	Communications, Space and Technology Commission
Licensing Entity	Communications, Space and Technology Commission
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`619011`	Internet cafés	مقاهي الإنترنت	View Code 619011 →
`619012`	Public telephone services activities	أنشطة خدمات الهاتف العمومي	View Code 619012 →
`619015`	Reselling of communication services (distributers)	أنشطة إعادة بيع خدمات الإتصالات (الموزعين)	View Code 619015 →
`619016`	Providing a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO)	تقديم خدمات مشغلي شبكات الاتصالات المتنقلة الافتراضية (MVNO)	View Code 619016 →
`619017`	Providing wholesale services for infrastructure	تقديم خدمات البيع بالجملة للبنية التحتية	View Code 619017 →
`619018`	Provision of IoT- VNO services	تقديم خدمات مشغلي شبكات الاتصالات الافتراضية لإنترنت الأشياء	View Code 619018 →
`619021`	Providing automatic vehicle location systems (AVL)	تقديم خدمة النظام الآلي لإدارة المركبات (AVL)	View Code 619021 →
`619022`	Providing communications service provider (CSP)	تقديم خدمة تأجير مرافق الاتصالات (CSP)	View Code 619022 →
`619023`	Provision of Internet of Things (IoT) services using license-exempt frequencies	تقديم خدمات إنترنت الأشياء باستخدام الترددات المعفاة من الترخيص	View Code 619023 →
`619024`	Virtual Voice Services	الخدمات الصوتية الافتراضية	View Code 619024 →
`619025`	Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Services	خدمات مقاسم الإنترنت	View Code 619025 →
`619026`	Managing and operating satellites and ground stations	إدارة وتشغيل الأقمار الصناعية والمحطات الأرضية	View Code 619026 →

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 619014 cover?

SSIC 619014 covers telecommunications booths (كبائن الاتصالات) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 619014?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Communications, Space and Technology Commission.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 619014?

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 619014 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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