Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 931902
SSIC code 931902 designates activities of individual own-account (sportsmen and athletes, referees, judges etc.) (الأفراد والعاملين لحسابهم في المجالات الرياضية ، يشمل ( اللاعبين والرياضيين والمحكمين الرياضيين … الخ )) 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.
| Parameter | Official Value |
|---|---|
| Saudi SSIC Code | 931902 |
| Official Title (EN) | activities of individual own-account (sportsmen and athletes, referees, judges etc.) |
| Official Title (AR) | الأفراد والعاملين لحسابهم في المجالات الرياضية ، يشمل ( اللاعبين والرياضيين والمحكمين الرياضيين … الخ ) |
| Classification Level | Activity |
| Section Category | Section R — Arts, entertainment and recreation |
| Parent Entity Code | 9319 — Other sports activities |
| Supervisory Authority | Ministry of Sport |
| Licensing Entity | Ministry of Sport |
| Standard Custodian | General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) |
| Edition / Version | SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition |
| Code | Title (EN) | Title (AR) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
931903 | activities of sports leagues and regulating bodies | الاتحادات الرياضية والهيئات التنظيمية | View Code 931903 → |
931907 | Equestrian fields including stables and horse stalls | ميادين الفروسية وتشمل اسطبلات ومرابط الخيول | View Code 931907 → |
931908 | Sports club member organizations | مؤسسات أعضاء الأندية الرياضية | View Code 931908 → |
| 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 |
SSIC 931902 covers activities of individual own-account (sportsmen and athletes, referees, judges etc.) (الأفراد والعاملين لحسابهم في المجالات الرياضية ، يشمل ( اللاعبين والرياضيين والمحكمين الرياضيين … الخ )) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.
Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Sport.
Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.
MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.
Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.
Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)
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