Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 813: Landscape care and maintenance service activities

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 813

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 813 designates Landscape care and maintenance service activities (الأنشطة المتعلقة بخدمة وصيانة تجميل المواقع) 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	`813`
Official Title (EN)	Landscape care and maintenance service activities
Official Title (AR)	الأنشطة المتعلقة بخدمة وصيانة تجميل المواقع
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 813 (1)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`8130`	Landscape care and maintenance service activities	الأنشطة المتعلقة بخدمة وصيانة تجميل المواقع	View Code 8130 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 813 (8 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 813 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`813011`	care and maintenance of parks and gardens for public housing	رعاية وصيانة المنتزهات والحدائق لأغراض الإسكان العام	View Activity 813011 →
`813012`	care and maintenance of greenery for buildings (roof gardens, façade greenery, indoor gardens)	رعاية وصيانة مناظر المباني والحدائق المنزلية وحدائق الأسقف وواجهات المباني الخاصة وغيرها	View Activity 813012 →
`813013`	care and maintenance of parks and gardens for highway greenery	رعاية وصيانة منتزهات الطرق السريعة	View Activity 813013 →
`813014`	care and maintenance of greenery for sports grounds (e.g. golf courses)	رعاية وصيانة أراضي الملاعب الرياضية وملاعب الجولف	View Activity 813014 →
`813015`	care and maintenance of greenery for stationary and flowing water (basins, ponds, swimming pools, watercourses and wet areas)	رعاية وصيانة المياه الساكنة والجارية ، يشمل ( الأحواض والبحيرات وممرات المياه وحمامات السباحة والمناطق المبللة )	View Activity 813015 →
`813016`	care and maintenance of plants for protection against noise, wind and erosion,	رعاية وصيانة نباتات الحماية من الضجيج والرياح والتصحر	View Activity 813016 →
`813020`	activities of landscape design services	أنشطة خدمات تصميم المناظر الطبيعية	View Activity 813020 →
`813030`	maintenance of land in order to keep it in good ecological condition	أنشطة خدمات صيانة الأراضي للحفاظ عليها صالحة زراعيا وبيئياً	View Activity 813030 →

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 813 cover?

SSIC 813 covers Landscape care and maintenance service activities (الأنشطة المتعلقة بخدمة وصيانة تجميل المواقع) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 813?

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 813?

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 813 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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