Can a foreign company be classified with the benefits of a main (Saudi) company?
Yes, it is possible, subject to obtaining a certificate of compliance with technical standards and credit classification.
How many financial statements are required for a foreign company?
At least one financial statement is required for any of the last three fiscal years.
What is the process for classifying foreign companies located outside Saudi Arabia?
Treated as Saudi companies, all documents submitted from outside the Kingdom must be attested by the Saudi Commercial Attache, Consulate, or Embassy, and translated into Arabic by a certified translation office. The financial statements of the companies must be submitted through one of the currently available credit tracks (either the National Housing Company track or the regular track), by filling in the required information in the system and submitting the request.
Can the beneficiary view the technical grade status retrieved from the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information through the Balady platform?
Yes, the technical grade status of the beneficiary, retrieved from the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information via Balady, can be viewed through the “Technical Grade” tab on the Classification Request submission screen.
Can the beneficiary view the technical grade status retrieved from the Cybersecurity Authority through the Balady platform?
Yes, the technical grade status of the beneficiary, retrieved from the Cybersecurity Authority via Balady, can be viewed through the “Technical Grade” tab on the Classification Request submission screen.
Can the beneficiary view the technical grade status retrieved from the Saudi Contractors Authority through the Balady platform?
Yes, the technical grade status of the beneficiary, retrieved from the Saudi Contractors Authority via Balady, can be viewed through the “Technical Grade” tab on the Classification Request submission screen.
Can the beneficiary view their technical grade status retrieved from the Saudi Council of Engineers via Balady?
Yes, the technical grade status of the beneficiary, retrieved from the Saudi Council of Engineers via Balady, can be viewed through the “Technical Grade” tab on the Classification Request submission screen.
Can the beneficiary view their technical grade status retrieved from the Digital Government Authority via Balady?
Yes, the technical grade status of the beneficiary, retrieved from the Digital Government Authority via Balady, can be viewed through the “Technical Grade” tab on the Classification Request submission screen.
How is the classification/qualification certificate verified?
1) Log in via the Balady platform using (Absher).
2) From the products section, select "City Service Providers Classification".
3) Choose “Verify Classification/Qualification Certificate” and click "Start Service".
4) Choose a search method: license number, contractor name, engineering office name, classification/qualification certificate number, or national ID number.
2) From the products section, select "City Service Providers Classification".
3) Choose “Verify Classification/Qualification Certificate” and click "Start Service".
4) Choose a search method: license number, contractor name, engineering office name, classification/qualification certificate number, or national ID number.
How can classified establishments be searched?
1. Basic Search:
You can search classified establishments using:
- Certificate number
- Engineering license number
- Contractor/Engineering office name
- Unified National Number
2. Advanced Search:
If none of the above are available, you can search using:
- Classification type (mandatory dropdown)
- Classification field (mandatory dropdown)
- City (mandatory dropdown)
You can narrow down the results further by adding:
- Establishment activity
- Certificate grade
- Certificate expiry date
- Establishment phone number
- Service
You can search classified establishments using:
- Certificate number
- Engineering license number
- Contractor/Engineering office name
- Unified National Number
2. Advanced Search:
If none of the above are available, you can search using:
- Classification type (mandatory dropdown)
- Classification field (mandatory dropdown)
- City (mandatory dropdown)
You can narrow down the results further by adding:
- Establishment activity
- Certificate grade
- Certificate expiry date
- Establishment phone number
- Service
