Saudi Arabia SSIC Section J: Information and Communication

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

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code J designates Information and Communication (المعلومات والاتصالات) 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	`J`
Official Title (EN)	Information and Communication
Official Title (AR)	المعلومات والاتصالات
Classification Level	Section
Section Category	Section J — Information and Communication
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 J (6)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`58`	Publishing activities	أنشطة النشر	View Code 58 →
`59`	Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities	أنشطة إنتاج الأفلام والفيديو والبرامج التليفزيونية والتسجيلات الصوتية ونشر الموسيقى	View Code 59 →
`60`	Programming and broadcasting activities	أنشطة البرمجة والإذاعة	View Code 60 →
`61`	Telecommunications	الاتصالات	View Code 61 →
`62`	Computer programming, consultancy and related activities	أنشطة البرمجة الحاسوبية والخبرة الاستشارية وما يتصل بها من أنشطة	View Code 62 →
`63`	Information service activities	أنشطة خدمات المعلومات	View Code 63 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Section J (98 Codes)

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

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`581101`	Publishing of paper books, dictionaries, atlases and maps (including: import and production of written, illustrated or photographed intellectual objects)	نشر الكتب الورقية والقواميس والأطالس والخرائط ( ويشمل : استيراد وإنتاج الأوعية الفكرية المكتوبة أو المرسومة أو المصورة )	View Activity 581101 →
`581104`	Electronic publishing	النشر الالكتروني	View Activity 581104 →
`581105`	publishing of audio books	الكتب المسموعة	View Activity 581105 →
`581106`	publishing books on the Internet	نشر الكتب على الانترنت	View Activity 581106 →
`581200`	Publishing of directories and mailing lists	نشر الأدلة وقوائم العناوين البريدية	View Activity 581200 →
`581201`	publishing of mailing lists	نشر قوائم العناوين	View Activity 581201 →
`581202`	publishing of telephone books	نشر دليل الهاتف	View Activity 581202 →
`581311`	Publishing of newspapers, magazines and periodicals	نشر الصحف والمجلات والدوريات	View Activity 581311 →
`581904`	photos and engravings	نشر الصور والأشكال المحفورة	View Activity 581904 →
`582001`	publishing of ready-made software	نشر البرامج الجاهزة	View Activity 582001 →
`582002`	operating systems	أنظمة التشغيل	View Activity 582002 →
`591101`	production of motion pictures (including traditional animation)	انتاج افلام سينمائية ، يشمل الرسوم المتحركة التقليدية	View Activity 591101 →
`591102`	video programs	افلام وبرامج الفيديو	View Activity 591102 →
`591103`	television programs	برامج تلفزيونية	View Activity 591103 →
`591104`	production of television commercials	انتاج اعلانات تجارية تلفزيونية	View Activity 591104 →
`591105`	Operating an audio and video studio	تشغيل استوديو صوتي ومرئي	View Activity 591105 →
`591201`	Film Editing (including titling, subtitling, credits)	تحرير الافلام ، يشمل الترجمة والمونتاج ووضع العناوين	View Activity 591201 →
`591202`	Computer-produced graphics and animation	انتاج الرسومات والصور المتحركة بالحاسوب	View Activity 591202 →
`591203`	Special effects; developing and processing motion picture film	التأثيرات الخاصة وتطوير معالجة الافلام	View Activity 591203 →
`591311`	Distribution of films to exhibitors and television networks	توزيع الافلام على العارضون وشبكات التلفزيون	View Activity 591311 →
`591312`	Distribution of videos to exhibitors and television networks	توزيع الفيديو على العارضون وشبكات التلفزيون	View Activity 591312 →
`591313`	Distribution of DVDs to exhibitors and television networks	توزيع أقراص الفيديو الرقمية على العارضون وشبكات التلفزيون	View Activity 591313 →
`591401`	Operation of fixed movie theaters	تشغيل دور السينما الثابتة	View Activity 591401 →
`591402`	activities of cine-clubs	أنشطة النوادي السينمائية	View Activity 591402 →
`591403`	Operation of permanent movie theater	تشغيل دار العرض السينمائي الدائم	View Activity 591403 →
`591404`	Operating temporary movies theatre	تشغيل دار العرض السينمائي المؤقت	View Activity 591404 →
`591405`	Operating movies theatre for special needs	تشغيل دار العرض السينمائي للاحتياج المتخصص	View Activity 591405 →
`592011`	Production of sound recordings and associated services	انتاج التسجيلات الصوتية على اشرطة(كسيت)	View Activity 592011 →
`592012`	Production of sound recordings on CD	انتاج التسجيلات الصوتية على CD	View Activity 592012 →
`592013`	Distribution of recordings on dealers	توزيع التسجيلات على التجار	View Activity 592013 →
`592015`	Production of radio programs and audio recordings	انتاج البرامج الإذاعية والتسجيلات الصوتية	View Activity 592015 →
`601001`	assembling and transmitting aural programming via over-the-air broadcasts, cable or satellite	البث الاذاعي عن طريق الجو او الاسلاك او القمر الصناعي	View Activity 601001 →
`601002`	radio broadcasting activities over the Internet (Internet radio stations)	البث الاذاعي عن طريق الانترنت ( محطات اذاعة الانترنت )	View Activity 601002 →
`601003`	broadcasting activities	أنشطة الإذاعة	View Activity 601003 →
`602011`	television broadcasting	البث التلفزيوني	View Activity 602011 →

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Commercial Business Types Operating in Section J

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Computer consultant	استشارات حاسب آلي ونظم معلومات	`620212`	Technology	Setup Guide →
Data center	إقامة البنية الأساسية لاستضافة المواقع على الشبكة وخدمات تجهيز البيانات والأنشطة المتصلة بذلك	`631121`	Technology	Setup Guide →
Software company	شركة برمجيات وتطوير تقني	`620102`	Technology	Setup Guide →
Web hosting company	شركة استضافة مواقع وخدمات سحابية	`631121`	Technology	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	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 (Current)	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 J cover?

SSIC J covers Information and Communication (المعلومات والاتصالات) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC J?

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 J?

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 J 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.