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Instant Approval Service

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City Service Providers Classification

The Instant Approval service is an electronic service available on the Balady platform, enabling users to issue a Classification Certificate with an Approval Grade. This certificate allows beneficiaries to obtain municipal licenses but does not qualify them to participate in government tenders, eliminating the need for in-person visits to the issuing authority.

service level agreement

Privacy and Terms of Use

1. The user selects (Classification of City Service Providers) from the services list on the Balady platform.
2. The user logs into the system.
3. The Business Classification Main Screen appears.
4. The user selects the Type of Classification: (Establishment Classification) or (Engineering Office Classification).
5. The user enters the Unified National Number for establishments or the License Number for engineering offices and clicks (Search).
6. The system displays the Establishment Information.
7. The user clicks (Submit).
8. The system verifies whether the company holds a Technical Standards Certificate.
9. The system displays a screen with the verification results:
10. If the company does not hold a Technical Standards Certificate, a button appears directing the user to the responsible authority for technical assessment.
11. If the company holds a Technical Standards Certificate, a (Print Classification) button appears.
12. The user clicks (Certificate Attachment) to view and print the classification certificate.

service level agreement

1. Stable Internet Connection.
2. The user must have the required authorization to complete the procedure.
3. The user must be logged into the Balady platform.
4. The classification request must not be deleted.

It is required to obtain a minimum score of 19 in the technical evaluation.

الاسئلة الشائعة

What is the goal of automatic registration?

To create an integrated service that encourages unregistered contractors to apply and register in the classification system.

What is the purpose of the “Reactivation of Credit Rating Path” service?

This service aims to reactivate the regular path and allow the user to upload financial statements if not previously available.

Can engineering offices or contractors view the details of the technical evaluation provider?

Yes. The system displays the following information about the technical evaluation provider (based on the sector):

Name of the provider

Website

Required time duration

Phone number

If a company does not have financial statements and wants to operate only in the private sector (not subject to government tenders), can it still obtain a classification certificate?

Yes, a classification certificate can be obtained by meeting the minimum technical and financial criteria.

COVID-19 affected the credit evaluation of many companies due to loan defaults and rescheduling. How will the new classification system take into account businesses impacted by economic conditions?

The credit evaluation criteria are based on international best practices that consider economic cycles. The risk level of the company’s sector is determined, and the weight of other credit criteria is adjusted based on Saudi Arabia’s economic weight.

How can I apply for a Classification Certificate via the Instant Accreditation Path?

You can apply for a classification certificate on the instant accreditation path by following these steps:

Select ""City Service Providers Classification"" from the services list on the Balady platform, then proceed to the classification system.

The main business classification screen will appear.

Choose the type of classification (Establishment Classification or Engineering Office Classification).

Enter the Unified National Number for establishments or License Number for engineering offices, then click Search to display the entity's information and the final percentage (technical evaluation).

The system will display the applicant's data, general information, shareholders, and customer declaration.

Fill in the required information, confirm the declaration, then click Submit.

Once the application is complete and the certificate is ready for printing, the system will notify the user.

Click on Certificate Attachment to view and print the accreditation certificate.

Who are the City Service Providers?

They are entities with activities subject to classification as stated in the commercial registration in the following fields:

Construction and Building

Operation and Maintenance

Exhibitions and Conferences

Catering and Food Services

Real Estate Development

Communications and Information Technology

Engineering Offices

Surveying and Geospatial

Cybersecurity

What are the fields in which companies and institutions are classified?

The fields that require classification include:

Construction and Building

Operation, Maintenance, and Services

Exhibitions and Conferences

Catering and Food Services

Real Estate Development

Communications and Information Technology

Engineering Offices

Surveying and Geospatial

Cybersecurity

Is obtaining classification mandatory to create a company profile on the Balady platform?

No, it is not mandatory.

What is meant by the Accreditation Certificate?

"It is a certificate granted to engineering consultancy offices and contractors in the construction and O&M fields. It enables them to use the Balady platform for issuing and approving building permits and obtaining latent defects insurance documents."