Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. Companies in the UK

SIC 77390Administrative and support service activities|134.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 9 Jun 2026
5,173
Active

There are 5,173 active companies in the renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. sector in the UK (SIC code 77390). This sector falls under Section N — Administrative and support service activities — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.2% dissolution rate — 5,173 of 5,726 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 134.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 81% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 12.0 years. 128 large companies, 10 medium-sized firms operate in this sector. London leads with 9% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 208 government contracts valued at £1.7B. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1895.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

5,173
Active Companies
N
SIC Section
1895
Oldest Company
134.2%
Growth (2020s)
12 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 134.2% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
17%
31%
42%
Pre-1990: 288
1990s: 317
2000s: 953
2010s: 1,780
2020s: 2,388

Data Signals

Governance
16,8526 src
Financial
12,03211 src
Compliance
3,76311 src
Risk
3,2628 src
Trade
8842 src
operational
5421 src
growth
2242 src
ESG
1655 src
quality
473 src
regulatory
331 src
corporate_structure
241 src
innovation
162 src

Sector Overview

The renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.2% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 12 years old. Geographic concentration: 9% in LONDON.

0.2%
Dissolution rate
12 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 134 (49%)Medium: 10 (4%)Large: 128 (47%)

Government Activity

Companies in the renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. sector have been awarded 208 government contracts worth £1720.9M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. companies are there in the UK?

There are 5,173 active companies classified under SIC code 77390 (Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.) in the UK, out of 5,726 total registered.

What is SIC code 77390?

SIC code 77390 stands for "Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.". It belongs to Section N — Administrative and support service activities of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (440), GLASGOW (70), MANCHESTER (64).

What is the average age of renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. companies?

The average active renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. company in the UK is 12 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1895.

What government data is available for renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. companies?

Our database contains 37,844 data signals across 12 categories for active renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. companies. The largest category is Governance with 16,852 signals from 6 government sources.

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