Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 960933: display of pets

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 960933

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 960933 designates display of pets (عرض حيوانات أليفة) 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: A commercial activity concerned with the presence or display of pets (cats, dogs, pet birds) for marketing or entertainment purposes and does not include the sale of these animals or their accessories. The activity holds a place in a coffee shop that provides drinks and food in addition to hosting pet cats. The idea of the café is to host some pet cats so that the cats are hosted according to precautionary measures, which are: - The cats stay in a designated place with good nutrition and ventilation. - The cats stay on the second floor, far from the places where coffee and drinks are prepared, and the kitchen (on the first floor), the café has two floors. - Obtaining a medical certificate for each cat to prove that it is free of diseases and complete the necessary vaccinations. Establish a schedule for the doctor’s periodic visits - Emphasis on café customers that cats remain in the second round only. Providing a special room for cats to rest and clean With the availability of all the care equipment such as shampoo, towels, etc. - Full care for the places to clean them. - Providing an worker to take care of the cats - Emphasis on customers not to feed the cats because anyone can choose the cat to be in their possession while drinking the coffee. Based on the above, the activity differs from the activity of the animal Zoo.

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

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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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 960933 cover?

SSIC 960933 covers display of pets (عرض حيوانات أليفة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 960933?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 960933?

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 960933 affect my company’s Nitaqat rating?

MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.

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