Saudi Arabia SSIC Section G: Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Section | Official Code: G

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code G designates Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (تجارة الجملة والتجزئة وإصلاح المركبات ذات المحركات والدرجات النارية) 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	`G`
Official Title (EN)	Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Official Title (AR)	تجارة الجملة والتجزئة وإصلاح المركبات ذات المحركات والدرجات النارية
Classification Level	Section
Section Category	Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Parent Entity Code	Top-level Root Entity
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-Divisions in Section G (3)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`45`	Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	تجارة الجملة والتجزئة ، وإصلاح المركبات ذات المحركات والدراجات النارية	View Code 45 →
`46`	Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles	تجارة الجملة ، باستثناء المركبات ذات المحركات والدراجات النارية	View Code 46 →
`47`	Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles	تجارة التجزئة، باستثناء المركبات ذات المحركات والدراجات النارية	View Code 47 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Section G (457 Codes)

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

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`451011`	Wholesale and retail sale of new specialized passenger motor vehicles including (ambulances, minibuses and jeeps)	البيع بالجملة والتجزئة للسيارات الخاصة الجديدة ، يشمل ( سيارات الإسعاف والباصات الصغيرة والدفع الرباعي )	View Activity 451011 →
`451012`	Wholesale and retail sale of used specialized passenger motor vehicles including (ambulances, minibuses and jeeps)	البيع بالجملة والتجزئة للسيارات الخاصة المستعملة ، يشمل ( سيارات الإسعاف والباصات الصغيرة والدفع الرباعي )	View Activity 451012 →
`451013`	Wholesale and retail sale of new heavy transport vehicles (Trailers and Half Lorry)	البيع بالجملة والتجزئة لسيارات النقل الثقيل الجديدة مثل (الترلات والهاف لوري)	View Activity 451013 →
`451014`	Wholesale and retail sale of used heavy transport vehicles (Trailers and Half Lorry)	البيع بالجملة والتجزئة لسيارات النقل الثقيل المستعملة (تريلات وهاف لوري)	View Activity 451014 →
`451015`	Wholesale and retail sale of new camping vehicles such as (caravans)	البيع بالجملة والتجزئه لسيارات الرحلات والمخيمات الجديدة ، يشمل ( الكرفانات )	View Activity 451015 →
`451016`	Wholesale and retail sale of used camping vehicles such as (caravans)	البيع بالجملة والتجزئه لسيارات الرحلات والمخيمات المستعملة ، يشمل ( الكرفانات )	View Activity 451016 →
`451021`	Wholesale and retail sale of passenger motor vehicles by commission agents	وكلاء بيع السيارات الخفيفة بالعمولة	View Activity 451021 →
`451022`	Wholesale and retail sale of lorries by commission agents	وكلاء بيع السيارات الثقيلة بالعمولة	View Activity 451022 →
`451030`	Cars and equipment auctions	مزادات السيارات والمعدات	View Activity 451030 →
`451041`	Armored cars import	استيراد السيارات المصفحة	View Activity 451041 →
`452011`	Motor repairs	إصلاح ماكينات السيارات	View Activity 452011 →
`452012`	Gear repairs	إصلاح جيرات السيارات	View Activity 452012 →
`452013`	Cars electrical repair	إصلاح كهرباء السيارات	View Activity 452013 →
`452014`	Cars electronics repair	إصلاح الكترونيات السيارات	View Activity 452014 →
`452015`	Repair of car air conditioners	إصلاح مكيفات السيارات	View Activity 452015 →
`452021`	Repair of mechanics and electricity of cars	اصلاح ميكانيكا وكهرباء السيارات	View Activity 452021 →
`452022`	Repair of mechanics, electricity, and painting of cars	اصلاح ميكانيكا وكهرباء وسمكرة ودهان السيارات	View Activity 452022 →
`452023`	Activities of cars service and maintenance centres	أنشطة مراكز خدمات وصيانة السيارات	View Activity 452023 →
`452024`	Activities of vehicles turning parts	أنشطة خراطة أجزاء السيارات	View Activity 452024 →
`452031`	Bodywork repair workshops	ورش حدادة السيارات	View Activity 452031 →
`452032`	Car denting workshops, including rust treatment	ورش سمكرة السيارات وتشمل معالجة الصدأ	View Activity 452032 →
`452033`	Painting workshops	ورش طلاء ودهان السيارات	View Activity 452033 →
`452034`	Car equipment and driving adjustments for elderly and disabled	تجهيز السيارات لكبار السن والمعاقين وتعديل القيادة	View Activity 452034 →
`452041`	Engine oil replacement	تبديل الزيوت	View Activity 452041 →
`452042`	Brakes replacement	تبديل السفايف	View Activity 452042 →
`452043`	Motor vehicles scale	ميزان السيارات	View Activity 452043 →
`452051`	Washing and polishing of motor vehicles	غسيل وتشحيم السيارات	View Activity 452051 →
`452052`	Polishing of motor vehicles	تلميع السيارات (البوليش)	View Activity 452052 →
`452053`	Installation of thermal insulation for car glass	تركيب عزل حراري لزجاج السيارات	View Activity 452053 →
`452061`	Radiators repair	إصلاح الراديترات	View Activity 452061 →
`452062`	Emissions repair	إصلاح عوادم السيارات	View Activity 452062 →
`452063`	Repair of motor vehicle seats	إصلاح مقاعد السيارات	View Activity 452063 →
`452064`	Motor vehicle hydraulic repair	إصلاح هيدروليك السيارات	View Activity 452064 →
`452065`	Motor vehicle brakes repair	إصلاح محاور وفرامل السيارات	View Activity 452065 →
`452070`	Repair and installation of motor vehicle screens and windows	إصلاح وتركيب زجاج السيارات	View Activity 452070 →

Showing 35 of 457 activities. 🔍 Search all activities in G →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Section G

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Aircraft dealer	وكالة ومعرض بيع سيارات Aircraft	`451011`	Retail	Setup Guide →
American grocery store	متجر ومحل American grocery	`471132`	Retail	Setup Guide →
Batik clothing store	متجر ومحل Batik clothing	`477111`	Retail	Setup Guide →
Beauty supply store	متجر ومحل Beauty supply	`477221`	Retail	Setup Guide →
Bedroom furniture store	متجر ومحل Bedroom furniture	`475910`	Retail	Setup Guide →
Boat trailer dealer	وكالة ومعرض بيع سيارات Boat trailer	`451011`	Retail	Setup Guide →
Boutique	البيع بالتجزئة للملابس الجاهزة الرجالية	`477111`	Retail	Setup Guide →
Brake shop	متجر ومحل Brake	`452011`	Automotive	Setup Guide →
Car dealer	معرض ووكالة بيع سيارات	`451011`	Automotive	Setup Guide →
Car wash	مغسلة سيارات	`452031`	Automotive	Setup Guide →
Chemist	أنشطة الصيدليات	`477211`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Chinese supermarket	الأسواق المركزية للمواد الغذائية والاستهلاكية	`471121`	Retail	Setup Guide →

Browse All Economic Sections (A–S) in Saudi Arabia

Section	Sector Title (EN)	Sector Title (AR)	Explore
Section A	Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing	الزراعة والحراجة وصيد الأسماك	View Section A →
Section B	Mining and quarrying	التعدين واستغلال المحاجر	View Section B →
Section C	Manufacturing	الصناعة التحويلية	View Section C →
Section D	Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	إمدادات الكهرباء والغاز والبخار وتكييف الهواء	View Section D →
Section E	Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	إمدادات المياه وأنشطة الصرف الصحي وإدارة النفايات ومعالجتها	View Section E →
Section F	Construction	التشييد	View Section F →
Section G (Current)	Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	تجارة الجملة والتجزئة وإصلاح المركبات ذات المحركات والدرجات النارية	View Section G →
Section H	Transportation and storage	النقل والتخزين	View Section H →
Section I	Accommodation and food service activities	أنشطة خدمات الاقامة والطعام	View Section I →
Section J	Information and Communication	المعلومات والاتصالات	View Section J →
Section K	Financial and insurance activities	لأنشطة المالية وأنشطة التأمين	View Section K →
Section L	Real estate activities	الأنشطة العقارية	View Section L →
Section M	Professional, scientific and technical activities	الأنشطة المهنية والعلمية والتقنية	View Section M →
Section N	Administrative and support service activities	الخدمات الإدارية وخدمات الدعم	View Section N →
Section O	Public administration and defense; compulsory social security	الإدارة العامة والدفاع , الضمان الاجتماعي الالزامي	View Section O →
Section P	Education	التعليم	View Section P →
Section Q	Human health and social work activities	أنشطة صحة الانسان والعمل الاجتماعي	View Section Q →
Section R	Arts, entertainment and recreation	الفنون والترفيه والتسلية	View Section R →
Section S	Other service activities	أنشطة الخدمات الأخرى	View Section S →

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 G cover?

SSIC G covers Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (تجارة الجملة والتجزئة وإصلاح المركبات ذات المحركات والدرجات النارية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC G?

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 G?

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 G 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.