Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 813020: activities of landscape design services

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 813020

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 813020 designates activities of landscape design services (أنشطة خدمات تصميم المناظر الطبيعية) 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	`813020`
Official Title (EN)	activities of landscape design services
Official Title (AR)	أنشطة خدمات تصميم المناظر الطبيعية
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section N — Administrative and support service activities
Parent Entity Code	`8130` — Landscape care and maintenance service activities
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
`813011`	care and maintenance of parks and gardens for public housing	رعاية وصيانة المنتزهات والحدائق لأغراض الإسكان العام	View Code 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 Code 813012 →
`813013`	care and maintenance of parks and gardens for highway greenery	رعاية وصيانة منتزهات الطرق السريعة	View Code 813013 →
`813014`	care and maintenance of greenery for sports grounds (e.g. golf courses)	رعاية وصيانة أراضي الملاعب الرياضية وملاعب الجولف	View Code 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 Code 813015 →
`813016`	care and maintenance of plants for protection against noise, wind and erosion,	رعاية وصيانة نباتات الحماية من الضجيج والرياح والتصحر	View Code 813016 →
`813030`	maintenance of land in order to keep it in good ecological condition	أنشطة خدمات صيانة الأراضي للحفاظ عليها صالحة زراعيا وبيئياً	View Code 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 813020 cover?

SSIC 813020 covers activities of landscape design services (أنشطة خدمات تصميم المناظر الطبيعية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 813020?

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

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 813020?

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 813020 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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