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Submitting a Classification Certificate Request

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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.

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Privacy and Terms of Use

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.

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

Service requirements and conditions.

الاسئلة الشائعة

Does the establishment disclose financial statements, auditor opinions, ultimate shareholders, and board member biographies on its website?

No, the establishment does not disclose financial statements, auditor opinions, or shareholder information on its website.

What does it mean to own other establishments? (Question appearing in the Credit Request screen – General Information and Shareholders tab)

The answer should be “Yes” if the establishment owns other entities such as other companies, stores, factories, etc.

What does it mean for an entity to have a Risk Management Department? (Question appearing in the Credit Request screen – Governance tab)

The answer should be “Yes” if the establishment has a department that monitors, analyzes, and identifies potential risks, and works to avoid or reduce their impact, such as financial collapse risks. This department also assesses the feasibility and risks of the establishment’s projects.

Are there reports submitted on compliance levels to management as mentioned in the Credit Request screen – Governance tab?

Yes, compliance levels are reported, including meeting minutes, financial, and technical reports related to the establishment.

What is the number of days of current sales mentioned in the Credit Request screen – Profits and Debts tab?

It refers to the number of days the company takes to convert inventory into sales. (Note: the original Arabic phrase “تصنيف المخزون” likely refers to inventory turnover/selling.)

What is the number of days of current inventory mentioned in the Credit Request screen – Profits and Debts tab?

It refers to the number of days the company keeps inventory before it is sold.

What is the number of overdue days for unpaid payments mentioned in the Credit Request screen – Profits and Debts tab?

It refers to the number of days the company takes to pay its obligations to creditors.

Can the beneficiary add supporting documents for the financial statements?

Yes, the beneficiary can upload additional supporting attachments to their request in the financial statements section.

Can a foreign company be converted into a Saudi company and vice versa?

Yes, this is possible and is subject to obtaining a certificate of compliance with technical standards and credit classification.

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.