Submitting a Classification Certificate Request

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Submitting a Classification Certificate Request
  • City Service Providers Classification

An electronic service available on the Balady platform designed to support and
empower private sector establishments by ensuring they meet a minimum set of
technical and financial standards and obtain a Classification Certificate to provide
services in cities across the Kingdom, without the need to visit the authority.

Submit a request for classification certificate or immediate accreditation

● The user selects City Service Providers Classification from the list of services on the Balady platform.

● The user clicks the (Start Service) button on the Request for Classification Certificate service card and enters the system.

● The Main Business Classification screen appears.

● The user selects the classification type: (Establishments Classification) or (Engineering Offices Classification).

● The user enters the Unified National Number for establishments or the License Number for engineering offices and clicks (Verify).

● The system verifies the establishment, and after verification, the user can proceed by clicking (Next).

● The system retrieves establishment data from the Ministry of Commerce, displaying classified activities and fields. The user clicks (Next) to continue.

● The (Technical Grade) screen appears, where the user selects the fields for classification.

● After selecting the fields, a section appears for each chosen field, requiring the user to complete the Technical Evaluation Requests before clicking (Next).

● The system displays the (Project Data and Performance Record) screen (optional), where the user can enter project details or skip this step by clicking (Next).

● The system displays the (Credit Classification) screen, where the user selects a classification track and fills in the required data.

● The user must have Credit Classification.
● The user must have a Technical Standards Certificate.

الاسئلة الشائعة
How can classification service requests be deleted?
The user accesses the request through the “My Requests” service and selects the delete icon, provided that the request has not been fully approved.
Do joint ventures require all entities to have the same classification grade to participate in government tenders?
If two or more entities form a joint venture to execute a project, each must be classified in the relevant field. At least one entity must hold the required or higher classification grade, while the others may hold a grade equal to or one grade lower than the required grade for the project.
What information is required to request contractor classification?
"The following must be available:

A valid commercial registration that includes classified activities.

Financial statements deposited in the “Qawaem” program.

Certificate of compliance with technical standards from the entity providing the technical grade based on the classification field."
What information is required to request classification for engineering consultancy offices?
"The following must be available:

A valid commercial registration that includes classified activities for engineering offices.

Engineering office license for companies and engineering consultancy offices.

Financial statements deposited in the “Qawaem” program.

Certificate of compliance with technical standards from the Saudi Council of Engineers."

What are the fields and activities included in the classification of the engineering consultancy offices sector?
"All engineering consultancy activities licensed by the Saudi Council of Engineers.

What is the Classification Service?
It is a service provided by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing that aims to support and qualify private sector entities and enhance their capabilities. This is done by meeting a minimum set of financial, technical, administrative, and operational standards to ensure the entity’s ability to deliver services in cities across the Kingdom by obtaining a Classification Certificate.
Should the financial statements be audited and certified by a specific entity?
Yes, either:

Audited and uploaded by a certified accounting firm via Qawaem,

Or issued through the SIMAH path.
Are "No Default Certificates" available for the last five years (or shorter if applicable) that prove compliance with financing agreements? (Question appearing in the Credit Request screen – Profits and Debts tab)
No, a bank statement confirming the establishment's commitment to repaying financing agreements must be provided.
Does "financing" refer to off-balance sheet financing? (Question appearing in the Credit Request screen – Profits and Debts tab)
Yes, it refers to off-balance sheet financing.
Do any of the shareholders also serve as the establishment’s director or executive managers?
Yes, the shareholders also serve as the establishment’s director or executive managers.

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