Administrative and support service activities
الخدمات الإدارية وخدمات الدعم
📌 Description
SSIC N: Administrative and support service activities. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and GOSI in Saudi Arabia.
📖 Description
SSIC code N — Administrative and support service activities — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.
Sub-categories (6)
When to use this code
Ministry of Commerce — Commercial Registration
Saudization quotas by sector via Qiwa
Permits from supervisory authorities
National reporting — GASTAT
About this Section
For Saudi operators these codes are tied to licences and platforms managed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, MUSANED for domestic recruitment, the Ministry of Tourism for travel agencies, the High Commission for Industrial Security, and MOMRAH for cleaning and facilities companies. The chosen SSIC code influences Saudisation rates under Nitaqat, eligibility for outsourcing contracts in the public sector via Etimad, VAT treatment of services, and reporting to GASTAT.
This page lists 6 divisions of Section N with English and Arabic titles, the official numeric codes from the GASTAT January 2025 edition, and links to relevant HS customs tariff items for equipment used in support services.
FAQ
What is SSIC code N?
SSIC code N corresponds to 'Administrative and support service 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 N?
Use SSIC code N when your main business activity is 'Administrative and support service 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 N?
Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code N. Rates were updated in 2025-2026 for most sectors.
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.