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SSIC M section

Professional, scientific and technical activities

الأنشطة المهنية والعلمية والتقنية

📌 Description

SSIC M: Professional, scientific and technical activities. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and GOSI in Saudi Arabia.

📖 Description

SSIC code M — Professional, scientific and technical activities — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.

Sub-categories (7)

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

When to use this code

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Company Registration

Ministry of Commerce — Commercial Registration

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Nitaqat

Saudization quotas by sector via Qiwa

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Licensing

Permits from supervisory authorities

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Statistics

National reporting — GASTAT

About this Section

Section M of the SSIC covers professional, scientific and technical activities — knowledge-intensive services that require a high level of training and expertise. It includes legal and accounting activities such as law firms, notarial services, audit, bookkeeping, tax consultancy and zakat advisory; activities of head offices and management consultancy; architectural and engineering services, technical testing and analysis; scientific research and experimental development in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities; advertising and market research; specialised design activities such as industrial, fashion, graphic and interior design; photography; translation and interpretation; veterinary activities; and other professional and technical services not classified elsewhere.

For Saudi practitioners these codes are linked to licences issued by the Saudi Bar Association, the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA), the Saudi Council of Engineers, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) and the Ministry of Investment. The selected SSIC code defines professional registration and continuous professional development requirements, eligibility for the Regional Headquarters Programme (RHQ), VAT treatment of professional fees, Saudisation quotas, and reporting to GASTAT and the Saudi Business Center.

This page lists 7 divisions of Section M with their English and Arabic titles, the official numeric codes from the GASTAT January 2025 edition, and links to related HS customs tariff items for professional equipment.

FAQ

What is SSIC code M?

SSIC code M corresponds to 'Professional, scientific and technical activities' in the Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), based on ISIC Rev.4 and maintained by GASTAT. It is a section-level code used in business registration and government filings in Saudi Arabia.

When should I use SSIC M?

Use SSIC code M when your main business activity is 'Professional, scientific and technical activities'. You will need it for: company registration at the Ministry of Commerce, Nitaqat Saudization compliance, GOSI registration, and statistical reporting.

What Saudization rate applies to SSIC M?

Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code M. Rates were updated in 2025-2026 for most sectors.

📋 Data Source & Disclaimer

Data source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — SSIC/SSCO 2026 Edition.

This data is cross-checked with Qiwa, HRSD, and ZATCA portals to ensure accuracy for business compliance.

This is an independent, free reference resource. Please verify critical information in official government sources before making legal or licensing decisions.
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