Saudi Arabia SSIC Section M: Professional, scientific and technical activities

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

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code M designates Professional, scientific and technical activities (الأنشطة المهنية والعلمية والتقنية) 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	`M`
Official Title (EN)	Professional, scientific and technical activities
Official Title (AR)	الأنشطة المهنية والعلمية والتقنية
Classification Level	Section
Section Category	Section M — Professional, scientific and technical activities
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 M (7)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`69`	Legal and accounting activities	الأنشطة القانونية وأنشطة المحاسبة	View Code 69 →
`70`	Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities	أنشطة المكاتب الرئيسية، والأنشطة الاستشارية في مجال الإدارة	View Code 70 →
`71`	Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis	أنشطة المعمارية والهندسية ، والاختبارات الفنية والتحليل	View Code 71 →
`72`	Scientific research and development	البحث والتطوير في المجال العلمي	View Code 72 →
`73`	Advertising and market research	أبحاث الإعلان والسوق	View Code 73 →
`74`	Other professional, scientific and technical activities	الأنشطة المهنية والعلمية والتقنية الأخرى	View Code 74 →
`75`	Veterinary activities	الأنشطة البيطرية	View Code 75 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Section M (182 Codes)

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

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`691010`	legal representation and advice	أنشطة المحاماة والاستشارات القانونية	View Activity 691010 →
`691020`	general preparation of legal documents	أنشطة التوثيق العام	View Activity 691020 →
`691030`	patents	أنشطة تسجيل براءة اختراع	View Activity 691030 →
`691041`	Notification of declarations, dates, orders and judicial documents required for execution	تبليغ الإعلانات، والمواعيد، والأوامر والمستندات القضائية التي يتطلبها التنفيذ	View Activity 691041 →
`691042`	Judicial storage to save money	الخزن القضائي لحفظ المال	View Activity 691042 →
`691043`	Delivery of moveable assets by the lessor	تسليم المؤجر الأصول المنقولة	View Activity 691043 →
`691051`	Money management and keeping (for real estate)	إدارة المال وحفظه للعقار	View Activity 691051 →
`691052`	Money management and keeping(for commercial establishment)	إدارة المال وحفظه للمنشآت التجارية	View Activity 691052 →
`691053`	Money management and keeping (for medical establishment)	إدارة المال وحفظه للمنشآت الطبية	View Activity 691053 →
`691054`	Money management and keeping (for vehicles)	إدارة المال وحفظه للمركبات	View Activity 691054 →
`691055`	Money management and keeping (for livestock)	إدارة المال وحفظه للمواشي	View Activity 691055 →
`691061`	Legal representation of medical products and devices’ manufacturers	التمثيل القانوني لمصنعي الأجهزة والمنتجات الطبية	View Activity 691061 →
`691062`	Arbitration centres services	خدمات مراكز التحكيم	View Activity 691062 →
`692010`	examination of accounts and certification of their accuracy	أنشطة المراجعة وتدقيق الحسابات	View Activity 692010 →
`692020`	Financial consulting activities	أنشطة الاستشارات المالية	View Activity 692020 →
`692030`	preparation of personal and business income tax returns	أنشطة المراجعة والتدقيق لاعداد كشوف الذمة المالية للضريبة	View Activity 692030 →
`692041`	Financial consultancy (non- securities) activities	أنشطة الاستشارات المالية لغير الأوراق المالية	View Activity 692041 →
`692042`	Consultancy activities of Zakat and income tax	أنشطة الاستشارات في مجال الزكاة وضريبة الدخل	View Activity 692042 →
`692043`	Value Added Tax (VAT) services	خدمات ضريبة القيمة المضافة	View Activity 692043 →
`692044`	Accounting service provision activities	أنشطة تقديم خدمات المحاسبة	View Activity 692044 →
`701011`	Activities of regional head Quarters for Foreign companies	أنشطة المقرات الإقليمية للشركات الأجنبية	View Activity 701011 →
`701012`	Activities of head offices	أنشطة المكاتب الرئيسة	View Activity 701012 →
`702011`	Granting certificates of conformity for management systems	منح شهادات المطابقة لنظم الإدارة	View Activity 702011 →
`702012`	Validation of documents and data	التحقق من صحة الوثائق والمستندات والبيانات	View Activity 702012 →
`702013`	Management consulting activities	أنشطة الاستشارات الإدارية	View Activity 702013 →
`702014`	Rehabilitation and restructuring of the administrative? financial and operations of the establishments	إعادة تأهيل وهيكلة العمليات الإدارية والمالية والتشغيلية للمنشآت	View Activity 702014 →
`702015`	Public relations and communication	العلاقات العامة والاتصال	View Activity 702015 →
`702016`	Labour consulting activities	أنشطة الاستشارات العمالية	View Activity 702016 →
`702017`	Providing higher management consulting services	تقديم خدمات الاستشارات الإدارية العليا	View Activity 702017 →
`702018`	Sport consulting activities	أنشطة الاستشارات في مجال الرياضة	View Activity 702018 →
`702020`	Accounting consulting activities and development of policies and procedures	أنشطة الاستشارات المحاسبية ووضع السياسات والاجراءات	View Activity 702020 →
`702031`	Revenue cycle management	إدارة دورة الإيرادات	View Activity 702031 →
`711011`	Providing engineering consultation services in the field of fire safety	تقديم خدمات الاستشارات الهندسية في مجال الوقاية والحماية من الحريق	View Activity 711011 →
`711012`	Fire protection technical services	تقديم الخدمات الفنية للوقاية والحماية من الحريق	View Activity 711012 →
`711013`	Architectural and engineering consultancy activities	أنشطة الاستشارات الهندسية والمعمارية	View Activity 711013 →

Showing 35 of 182 activities. 🔍 Search all activities in M →

Commercial Business Types Operating in Section M

Business Type	Arabic Name	Primary Code	Industry Sector	Guide
Accountant	محاسب قانوني	`692010`	Finance	Setup Guide →
Accounting firm	شركة محاسبة ومراجعة قانونية	`692010`	Finance	Setup Guide →
Advertising agency	وكالة دعاية وإعلان وتسويق	`731011`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Architect	مكتب استشارات هندسية ومعمارية	`711011`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Auditor	أنشطة المراجعة وتدقيق الحسابات	`692010`	Finance	Setup Guide →
Bookkeeping service	خدمات Bookkeeping	`692010`	Finance	Setup Guide →
Business management consultant	أنشطة الاستشارات الإدارية	`702013`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Chartered accountant	أنشطة المراجعة وتدقيق الحسابات	`692010`	Finance	Setup Guide →
Emergency veterinarian service	خدمات Emergency veterinarian	`750011`	Healthcare	Setup Guide →
Engineering consultant	تقديم خدمات الاستشارات الهندسية في مجال الوقاية والحماية من الحريق	`711011`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Interior architect office	تقديم خدمات الاستشارات الهندسية في مجال الوقاية والحماية من الحريق	`711011`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Landscape architect	تصميم وتنسيق حدائق	`711011`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Law firm	شركة ومكتب محاماة واستشارات قانونية	`691010`	Professional Services	Setup Guide →
Lawyer	محامٍ ومستشار قانوني	`691010`	Professional Services	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	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 (Current)	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 M cover?

SSIC M covers Professional, scientific and technical activities (الأنشطة المهنية والعلمية والتقنية) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC M?

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 M?

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 M 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)

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