Saudi Arabia SSIC Class 8690: Other human health activities

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Class | Official Code: 8690

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 8690 designates Other human health activities (الصحة البشرية الأخرى) 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	`8690`
Official Title (EN)	Other human health activities
Official Title (AR)	الصحة البشرية الأخرى
Classification Level	Class
Section Category	Section Q — Human health and social work activities
Parent Entity Code	`869` — Other human health 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

Official Activity Codes in Class 8690 (26)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`869011`	Radiology center	مراكز الأشعة	View Code 869011 →
`869012`	Plasma collection centers	مراكز تجميع البلازما	View Code 869012 →
`869014`	Ambulance transport services center	مراكز خدمات النقل الاسعافي	View Code 869014 →
`869015`	Medical Laboratory	المختبرات الطبية	View Code 869015 →
`869016`	complementary and alternative medicine complexs/resorts	مجمعات الطب البديل والتكميلي	View Code 869016 →
`869017`	complementary and alternative medicine centers	مراكز الطب البديل والتكميلي	View Code 869017 →
`869021`	Medical Rehabilitation Centers	مراكز التأهيل الطبي	View Code 869021 →
`869022`	Speech-language and dysphagia centers	مراكز علاج النطق والتخاطب والبلع	View Code 869022 →
`869023`	Dialysis centers	مراكز الغسيل الكلوي	View Code 869023 →
`869024`	Foot and ankle care centers	مراكز العناية بالقدم والكاحل	View Code 869024 →
`869025`	Orthotics & prosthetics centers	مراكز الأطراف الاصطناعية والأجهزة التقويمية	View Code 869025 →
`869026`	Nutrition centers	مراكز التغذية	View Code 869026 →
`869027`	Home services medical centers	مراكز الخدمات الطبية المنزلية	View Code 869027 →
`869028`	Mobile medical clinics	العيادات الطبية المتنقلة	View Code 869028 →
`869031`	Occupational Therapy Centres	مراكز العلاج الوظيفي	View Code 869031 →
`869032`	Physiotherapy centres	مراكز العلاج الطبيعي	View Code 869032 →
`869033`	Urgent medical care centres	مراكز الرعاية الطبية العاجلة	View Code 869033 →
`869034`	Pain Relief Centres	مراكز تلطيف الألم	View Code 869034 →
`869035`	Hearing Therapy Centres	مراكز علاج السمع	View Code 869035 →
`869037`	Telecare and telemedicine centres	مراكز الرعاية عن بعد والطب الإتصالي	View Code 869037 →
`869038`	Artificial eye centers	مراكز العين الصناعية	View Code 869038 →
`869052`	‘Teleradiology center	مراكز الأشعة الاتصالية	View Code 869052 →
`869053`	Medical operation of Medical Laboratory ,Radiology center and medical services support	التشغيل الطبي للمختبرات الطبية ومراكز الاشعة والخدمات الطبية المساندة	View Code 869053 →
`869054`	complementary and alternative clinics	عيادات الطب البديل والتكميلي	View Code 869054 →
`869055`	Sample collection centers	مراكز جمع العينات	View Code 869055 →
`869056`	Intravenous therapy centers	مراكز المحاليل الوريدية	View Code 869056 →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Class 8690

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Medical laboratory	مراكز التأهيل الطبي	`869021`	Healthcare	Setup Guide →
Physical Therapy Clinic	عيادة Physical Therapy	`869031`	Healthcare	Setup Guide →
Physical rehabilitation center	مراكز العلاج الوظيفي	`869031`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Physiotherapy equipment supplier	مراكز العلاج الوظيفي	`869031`	Healthcare	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 8690 cover?

SSIC 8690 covers Other human health activities (الصحة البشرية الأخرى) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 8690?

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 8690?

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 8690 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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