Saudi Arabia SSIC Division 94: Activities of membership organizations

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Division | Official Code: 94

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 94 designates Activities of membership organizations (أنشطة المنظمات ذات العضوية) 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	`94`
Official Title (EN)	Activities of membership organizations
Official Title (AR)	أنشطة المنظمات ذات العضوية
Classification Level	Division
Section Category	Section S — Other service activities
Parent Entity Code	`S` — Other service 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

Sub-Groups in Division 94 (2)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`941`	Activities of business, employers and professional membership organizations	أنشطة المنظمات ذات العضوية لرجال الأعمال وأصحاب العمل والنقابات المهنية	View Code 941 →
`949`	Activities of other membership organizations	أنشطة المنظمات الأخرى ذات العضوية	View Code 949 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Division 94 (10 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Division 94 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`941111`	Chambers of Commerce	الغرف التجارية	View Activity 941111 →
`941212`	Owners’ Association of Joint Properties	جمعية ملاك العقارات المشتركة	View Activity 941212 →
`941213`	Scientific Societies	الجمعيات العلمية	View Activity 941213 →
`949113`	Coordination Board for companies and Establishments of domestic pilgrims	مجلس تنسيقي لشركات ومؤسسات حجاج الداخل	View Activity 949113 →
`949114`	Endowment Management	إدارة الوقف	View Activity 949114 →
`949911`	consumer associations	جمعيات المستهلكين	View Activity 949911 →
`949912`	art associations	جمعيات الفنون	View Activity 949912 →
`949913`	cultural and social associations	الجمعيات الثقافية والاجتماعية	View Activity 949913 →
`949916`	women associations	جمعيات المرأة	View Activity 949916 →
`949917`	human rights associations	جمعيات حقوق الإنسان	View Activity 949917 →

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 94 cover?

SSIC 94 covers Activities of membership organizations (أنشطة المنظمات ذات العضوية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 94?

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 94?

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 94 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.