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Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 631: Data processing, hosting and related activities; web portals

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 631

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 631 designates Data processing, hosting and related activities; web portals (تجهيز البيانات واستضافة المواقع على الشبكة ، وما يتصل لذلك من أنشطة ، والبوابات على الشبكة) 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

ParameterOfficial Value
Saudi SSIC Code631
Official Title (EN)Data processing, hosting and related activities; web portals
Official Title (AR)تجهيز البيانات واستضافة المواقع على الشبكة ، وما يتصل لذلك من أنشطة ، والبوابات على الشبكة
Classification LevelGroup
Section CategorySection J — Information and Communication
Parent Entity Code63 — Information service activities
Supervisory AuthorityMinistry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing EntityBalady / Sector Ministry
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Classes in Group 631 (1)

CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
6311Data processing, hosting and related activitiesتجهيز البيانات واستضافة المواقع على الشبكة وما يتصل بذلك من أنشطةView Code 6311 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 631 (11 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 631 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC CodeOfficial Activity Title (EN)Official Activity Title (AR)Details
631111Providing digital certification servicesتقديم خدمات التصديق الرقميView Activity 631111 →
631112Block chain Technologiesتقنيات سلاسل الكتل (البلوك تشين)View Activity 631112 →
631113Big Data Technolgoies and Data Scienceتقنيات البيانات الضخمة وعلم وتحليل البياناتView Activity 631113 →
631121Provision of infrastructure for web hosting, data processing services, and related activitiesإقامة البنية الأساسية لاستضافة المواقع على الشبكة وخدمات تجهيز البيانات والأنشطة المتصلة بذلكView Activity 631121 →
631122Providing short message service (SMS) servicesتقديم خدمات الرسائل القصيرةView Activity 631122 →
631123Providing call centre servicesتقديم خدمة مراكــز الاتصـالView Activity 631123 →
631124Providing audio-visual services (700)تقديم خدمة النصوص المسموعة (700)View Activity 631124 →
631125Registration to provide cloud computing servicesتقديم خدمات الحوسبة السحابيةView Activity 631125 →
631131Creation and Operating geospatial portal/Platformبناء وتشغيل منصة/بوابة جيومكانيةView Activity 631131 →
631132Building a geospatial databaseبناء قواعد البيانات الجيومكانيةView Activity 631132 →
631133Provision of Space Data Platform Serviceتقديم خدمة منصة البيانات الفضائيةView Activity 631133 →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Group 631

Business TypeArabic NamePrimary CodeIndustry SectorGuide
Data centerإقامة البنية الأساسية لاستضافة المواقع على الشبكة وخدمات تجهيز البيانات والأنشطة المتصلة بذلك631121TechnologySetup Guide →
Web hosting companyشركة استضافة مواقع وخدمات سحابية631121TechnologySetup Guide →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

  1. Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
  2. Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
  3. ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
  4. MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
  5. Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment FactorVerification StatusRegulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry✅ VerifiedConfirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk✅ AlignedStandardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active✅ EligibleAvailable for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path✅ Permitted100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy✅ CompleteFull parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score🟢 10 / 10Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 631 cover?

SSIC 631 covers Data processing, hosting and related activities; web portals (تجهيز البيانات واستضافة المواقع على الشبكة ، وما يتصل لذلك من أنشطة ، والبوابات على الشبكة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 631?

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 631?

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 631 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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