Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) Validator
Validate the authenticity, format, and checksum of Saudi Commercial Registration (CR).
About Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) Validation
The Commercial Registration Number (CR Number) is the mandatory 10-digit enterprise identifier issued by the Saudi Ministry of Commerce.
Consists of 10 digits, where the first 2 digits represent the regional chamber province (10 for Riyadh, 20 for Makkah/Jeddah, 40 for Eastern Province).
Anatomy & Structure of Commercial Registration (CR) — Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Commercial Registration number consists of 10 digits in 3 parts:
| Position | Field | Length | Meaning & Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | Region / City Code | 2 digits | 10=Riyadh, 20=Jeddah/Makkah, 40=Dammam/Eastern, etc. | 10 |
| 3 | Entity Type | 1 digit | 1 = Sole Proprietorship, 2 = Limited Liability Company (LLC) | 1 |
| 4 to 10 | Registration Sequence | 7 digits | Sequential number issued by the Ministry of Commerce | 0123456 |
Structural CR Validation (Ministry of Commerce)
Validation rules for Saudi Commercial Registration:
10 numeric digits + Valid regional branch code (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, etc.)
- 1. Verify exact length of 10 numeric digits.
- 2. Validate region/branch code in the first two digits.
- 3. Confirm number is not entirely zeroes.