Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 812: Cleaning activities

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 812

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 812 designates Cleaning activities (أنشطة التنظيف) 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	`812`
Official Title (EN)	Cleaning activities
Official Title (AR)	أنشطة التنظيف
Classification Level	Group
Section Category	Section N — Administrative and support service activities
Parent Entity Code	`81` — Services to buildings and landscape activities
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing Entity	Balady / Sector Ministry
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Classes in Group 812 (2)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`8121`	General cleaning of buildings	التنظيف العام للمباني	View Code 8121 →
`8129`	Other building and industrial cleaning activities	أنشطة تنظيف المباني والتنظيف الصناعي الأخرى	View Code 8129 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 812 (10 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 812 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`812100`	General cleaning of buildings	التنظيف العام للمباني	View Activity 812100 →
`812901`	exterior cleaning of buildings	تنظيف خارجي للمباني	View Activity 812901 →
`812902`	specialized cleaning activities for buildings such as window cleaning, chimney cleaning, etc.	تنظيف متخصص للمباني ، يشمل المداخن والنوافذ وغيرها	View Activity 812902 →
`812903`	swimming pool cleaning and maintenance services	تنظيف وصيانة برك السباحة	View Activity 812903 →
`812904`	Disinfection activities and pest and rodents control by fumes	أنشطة التطهير والتبخير لإبادة الحشرات والقوارض	View Activity 812904 →
`812905`	cleaning of trains, buses, etc.	تنظيف الناقلات ما عدا الطائرات	View Activity 812905 →
`812906`	cleaning of industrial machinery	أنشطة تنظيف الآلات والمعدات الصناعية	View Activity 812906 →
`812907`	street sweeping and snow and ice removal	أنشطة تنظيف الطرق	View Activity 812907 →
`812908`	Airplane cleaning	تنظيف الطائرات	View Activity 812908 →
`812911`	Environmental sanitation service activities	أنشطة خدمات الإصحاح البيئي	View Activity 812911 →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Group 812

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Carpet cleaning service	خدمات Carpet cleaning	`812100`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
House cleaning service	خدمات House cleaning	`812100`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Pest control service	خدمات Pest control	`812901`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Window cleaning service	خدمات Window cleaning	`812100`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →

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 812 cover?

SSIC 812 covers Cleaning activities (أنشطة التنظيف) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 812?

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 812?

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 812 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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