Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
البحث و التطوير التجريبي في مجال العلوم الاجتماعية والإنسانية
📌 Description
SSIC 7220: Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and GOSI in Saudi Arabia.
📖 Description
SSIC code 7220 — Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.
Sub-categories (4)
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 7220?
SSIC code 7220 corresponds to 'Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities' in the Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), based on ISIC Rev.4 and maintained by GASTAT. It is a class-level code used in business registration and government filings in Saudi Arabia.
When should I use SSIC 7220?
Use SSIC code 7220 when your main business activity is 'Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities'. 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 7220?
Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code 7220. 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.