Other service activities
أنشطة الخدمات الأخرى
📌 Description
SSIC S: Other service activities. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and GOSI in Saudi Arabia.
📖 Description
SSIC code S — Other service activities — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.
Sub-categories (3)
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 linked to licences issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development for non-profit associations, MOMRAH for personal service outlets, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority for cosmetics-related services, and the National Center for Non-profit Sector. The selected SSIC code defines licensing requirements, VAT treatment, Saudisation rules and reporting to GASTAT.
This page lists 3 divisions of Section S with English and Arabic titles, the official numeric codes from the GASTAT January 2025 edition, and links to related HS customs tariff items for spare parts and equipment used in repair and personal services.
FAQ
What is SSIC code S?
SSIC code S corresponds to 'Other 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 S?
Use SSIC code S when your main business activity is 'Other 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 S?
Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code S. 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.