What are the legal requirements to obtain a classification certificate in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia, the conditions for obtaining a classification certificate vary according to the sector (such as contracting, consulting, etc.). However, in general, the legal conditions for obtaining a classification certificate in Saudi Arabia can be summarized as follows:
Legal registration:
The applicant for the classification certificate (company or individual) must be legally registered in the Kingdom according to the applicable regulations, such as the commercial register or the competent authority.
The institution must have a valid license.
Work experience:
Obtaining a classification certificate requires practical experience in the field in which it is classified, for example, companies and consulting offices must prove their experience in previous projects that have been implemented.
Required documents:
Submit all official documents, such as the commercial register, certificates of experience, and annual financial reports. In some cases, certificates showing the payment of debts or financial obligations are required.
Qualified human resources:
Companies or individuals requesting classification must prove the presence of qualified and specialized employees or human cadres. Conditions may include providing academic or training certificates for key employees in the company.
Technical and Professional Standards:
Applicants must demonstrate compliance with the technical and professional standards of the field in which they are applying, whether in contracting, consulting or any other sector.
Quality certificates or approvals from recognized bodies may be required.
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Compliance with local laws and regulations:
Applicants must comply with local laws and regulations related to the sector.
In the case of contracting, for example, companies must comply with the Saudi Labor Law, as well as occupational safety and health standards.
Financial insurance:
In some cases, companies may be required to provide financial guarantees or insurance to ensure payment of future obligations.
Financial assessment:
One of the basic conditions for applicants for a classification certificate is to obtain a good financial assessment by submitting financial reports (balance sheet, income statements) that ensure the institution’s ability to meet financial obligations.
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Compliance with labor law:
The company must be committed to all labor laws, including providing a safe work environment and providing social insurance for workers.
Submitting via the electronic platform:
To obtain a classification certificate in some fields, such as contracting, applicants must submit their applications via the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing platform (Baladi platform), or the electronic platforms of the competent authority.
Issuance of the certificate:
After completing the requirements and review by the relevant authorities, a classification certificate is issued that can be used to apply for government and private tenders and projects.
The concerned authority
In some cases, classification is done by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (for contracting).
In other cases, classification is done by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, or the Saudi Council of Engineers according to the field.
These conditions may vary depending on the type of company and its field of work, for example, the following table shows the conditions according to the type of company in terms of ownership in real estate development companies
Why do we advise companies to rely on Alpha Development Company to obtain the classification certificate?
Tatweer Alpha Company is a leading company in issuing classification certificates for all economic establishments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its various specializations.
Tatweer Alpha Company is distinguished by conducting a preliminary study of the companies to be classified in order to analyze the strengths and weaknesses, while providing a comprehensive analysis that includes all the necessary steps to improve the company’s position, in order to keep decision-makers in the establishments fully informed of all the procedures that must be followed to improve the establishment’s activity and financial figures, and thus ensure obtaining the best appropriate classification degree that reflects the correct performance of the establishment
The company develops an integrated classification plan dedicated to each case separately, so that the procedures are consistent with the company’s position to reach the best possible classification degree that reflects the company’s capabilities
High transparency in performance in addition to field experience and extensive relationships made Tatweer Alpha Company the first choice for major companies from various sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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