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Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 889040: charitable activities like fund-raising or other supporting activities aimed at social work

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 889040

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 889040 designates charitable activities like fund-raising or other supporting activities aimed at social work (الأنشطة الخيرية ، يشمل: جمع التبرعات أو أنشطة الدعم الأخرى التي تدخل في نطاق العمل الاجتماعي) 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: Organizations that provide cash assistance and other forms of direct services to people who are unable to own a livelihood.

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

ParameterOfficial Value
Saudi SSIC Code889040
Official Title (EN)charitable activities like fund-raising or other supporting activities aimed at social work
Official Title (AR)الأنشطة الخيرية ، يشمل: جمع التبرعات أو أنشطة الدعم الأخرى التي تدخل في نطاق العمل الاجتماعي
Classification LevelActivity
Section CategorySection Q — Human health and social work activities
Parent Entity Code8890 — Other social work activities without accommodation
Supervisory AuthorityNational Center for Non-Profit Sector
Licensing EntityNational Center for Non-Profit Sector
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition
CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
889010activities of disaster relief organizations (for disaster victims, refugees, etc., including temporary shelter for them)أنشطة هيئات الإغاثة. ( ضحايا الكوارث، مساعدة اللاجئين والإيواء المؤقت)View Code 889010 →
889020Private child care centreمراكز ضيافة الأطفال الأهليةView Code 889020 →
889021Children’s day care at the workplace during a specified period of timeضيافة الأطفال في مقر العمل خلال فترة زمنية محددةView Code 889021 →
889022Children’s day care at home during a specified period of timeضيافة الأطفال المنزلية اليومية خلال فترة زمنية محددةView Code 889022 →
889030Social welfare Institutions (determination and distribution of welfare aid, day-care activities for handicapped, children adoption and counseling services for families and individualsمؤسسات الرفاه الاجتماعي (تحديد وتوزيع المساعدات الاجتماعية، الرعاية النهارية لذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة تبني الأطفال، الاستشارات للأسر والأفراد)View Code 889030 →
889051Family guidance centersمراكز الإرشاد الأسري الأهليةView Code 889051 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

  1. Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
  2. Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
  3. ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
  4. MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
  5. Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment FactorVerification StatusRegulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry✅ VerifiedConfirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk✅ AlignedStandardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active✅ EligibleAvailable for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path✅ Permitted100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy✅ CompleteFull parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score🟢 10 / 10Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 889040 cover?

SSIC 889040 covers charitable activities like fund-raising or other supporting activities aimed at social work (الأنشطة الخيرية ، يشمل: جمع التبرعات أو أنشطة الدعم الأخرى التي تدخل في نطاق العمل الاجتماعي) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 889040?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of National Center for Non-Profit Sector.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 889040?

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 889040 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)

This page is an independent reference resource. Cross-verify critical licensing details on official government portals before filing commercial applications.