Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 681042: Commercial Real estate development using modern construction methods

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 681042

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 681042 designates Commercial Real estate development using modern construction methods (التطوير العقاري للمباني التجارية بأساليب البناء الحديثة) 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).

Detailed Description: Commercial real estate development using modern methods of construction to transfer the effort expended in construction operations from construction site to supervised manufacturing facilities Such as (Purchasing lands, arranging for project financing and agreement with construction contractors), and does not include construction activity

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	`681042`
Official Title (EN)	Commercial Real estate development using modern construction methods
Official Title (AR)	التطوير العقاري للمباني التجارية بأساليب البناء الحديثة
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section L — Real estate activities
Parent Entity Code	`6810` — Real estate activities with own or leased property
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
`681010`	Buying and selling land and real estate, dividing them and off-plan sales activities	بيع وتأجير مشروعات عقارية على الخارطة	View Code 681010 →
`681021`	Management and leasing of owned or rented properties (residential)	إدارة وتاجير العقارات المملوكة أو المؤجرة (سكنية )	View Code 681021 →
`681022`	Management and leasing of owned or leased properties (non-residential)	إدارة وتاجير العقارات المملوكة او المؤجرة (غير سكنية )	View Code 681022 →
`681024`	Management and leasing of Self storage units	إدارة وتأجير المخازن ذاتية التخزين	View Code 681024 →
`681041`	Residential Real estate development using modern construction method	التطوير العقاري للمباني السكنية بأساليب البناء الحديثة	View Code 681041 →
`681043`	Real estate contributions	المساهمات العقارية	View Code 681043 →

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 681042 cover?

SSIC 681042 covers Commercial Real estate development using modern construction methods (التطوير العقاري للمباني التجارية بأساليب البناء الحديثة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 681042?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 681042?

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 681042 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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