Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 852143: Male secondary education with a national curriculum for Quran memorization.

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 852143

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 852143 designates Male secondary education with a national curriculum for Quran memorization. (التعليم الثانوي للطلاب بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآن) 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).

Detailed Description: Providing basic national education to male students at the secondary stage and paying attention to the Holy Qur’an and improving it as a basic subject in education

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	`852143`
Official Title (EN)	Male secondary education with a national curriculum for Quran memorization.
Official Title (AR)	التعليم الثانوي للطلاب بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآن
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section P — Education
Parent Entity Code	`8521` — General secondary education
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Education
Licensing Entity	Ministry of Education
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`852111`	Secondary education of male students with a national curriculum	التعليم الثانوي للطلاب بمنهج وطني	View Code 852111 →
`852112`	Secondary education of female students with a national curriculum	التعليم الثانوي للطالبات بمنهج وطني	View Code 852112 →
`852113`	(Secondary education of students of both genders (including, schools of mixed communities	التعليم الثانوي المختلط ،يشمل مدارس الجاليات	View Code 852113 →
`852114`	Intermediate education of male students with a national curriculum	التعليم المتوسط للطلاب بمنهج وطني	View Code 852114 →
`852115`	Intermediate education of female students with a national curriculum	التعليم المتوسط للطالبات بمنهج وطني	View Code 852115 →
`852116`	(Intermediate education of students of both genders (including, schools of mixed communities	التعليم المتوسط المختلط، يشمل مدارس الجاليات	View Code 852116 →
`852117`	Operate independent schools (intermediate education) with a national curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم المتوسط) بمنهج وطني	View Code 852117 →
`852118`	Operate independent schools (secondary education) with a national curriculum	تشغيل المدارس المستقلة (التعليم الثانوي) بمنهج وطني	View Code 852118 →
`852121`	Secondary education of male students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم الثانوي للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Code 852121 →
`852122`	Secondary education of female students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم الثانوي للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Code 852122 →
`852123`	Intermediate education of male students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم المتوسط للطلاب ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Code 852123 →
`852124`	Intermediate education of female students with disabilities with a national curriculum	التعليم المتوسط للطالبات ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة بمنهج وطني	View Code 852124 →

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 852143 cover?

SSIC 852143 covers Male secondary education with a national curriculum for Quran memorization. (التعليم الثانوي للطلاب بمنهج وطني تحفيظ قرآن) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 852143?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Education.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 852143?

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 852143 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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