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Saudi Arabia SSIC Class 6820: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Class | Official Code: 6820

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 6820 designates Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis (الأنشطة العقارية على أساس رسوم أو عقود) 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 Code6820
Official Title (EN)Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
Official Title (AR)الأنشطة العقارية على أساس رسوم أو عقود
Classification LevelClass
Section CategorySection L — Real estate activities
Parent Entity Code682 — Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
Supervisory AuthorityMinistry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing EntityBalady / Sector Ministry
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Official Activity Codes in Class 6820 (10)

CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
682010Real Estate Brokerageالوساطة العقاريةView Code 682010 →
682020property managementإدارة الأملاكView Code 682020 →
682030Real Estate valuationتقييم العقاراتView Code 682030 →
682041Real property registration servicesخدمات التسجيل العيني للعقارView Code 682041 →
682042Real Estate consultancyالاستشارات العقاريةView Code 682042 →
682043Marketing of tourism Real estae by time shareتسويق وحدات عقارية سياحية بنظام المشاركة بالوقتView Code 682043 →
682044Real Estate Auctionsالمزادات العقاريةView Code 682044 →
682045Real Estate Facilities Managementإدارة المرافق العقاريةView Code 682045 →
682046Real Estate Marketing and advertisingالتسويق و الاعلان العقاريView Code 682046 →
682047Real Estate Analysisالتحليل العقاريView Code 682047 →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Class 6820

Business TypeArabic NamePrimary CodeIndustry SectorGuide
Industrial Real Estate Agencyوكالة ومكتب Industrial Real Estate682010Real EstateSetup Guide →
Property management companyشركة إدارة وتشغيل العقارات682020Real EstateSetup 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 6820 cover?

SSIC 6820 covers Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis (الأنشطة العقارية على أساس رسوم أو عقود) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 6820?

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 6820?

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 6820 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)

This page is an independent reference resource. Cross-verify critical licensing details on official government portals before filing commercial applications.