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

SIC 77390Administrative and support service activities|151.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
5,110
Active

There are 5,110 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 9.5% dissolution rate — 5,110 of 6,056 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 151.6% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 87% 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. 121 large companies, 13 medium-sized firms operate in this sector. London leads with 9% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 214 government contracts valued at £2.8B. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1895.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

5,110
Active Companies
N
SIC Section
1895
Oldest Company
151.6%
Growth (2020s)
12 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 151.6% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
16%
29%
45%
Pre-1990: 287
1990s: 317
2000s: 951
2010s: 1,768
2020s: 2,680

Data Signals

Governance
21,9585 src
Financial
19,38310 src
Risk
3,8868 src
Compliance
2,45013 src
Trade
1,5502 src
operational
5461 src
growth
2512 src
ESG
1696 src
quality
1264 src
corporate_structure
411 src
regulatory
361 src
innovation
362 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">9.5% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 12 years old. Geographic concentration: 9% in LONDON.

9.5%
Dissolution rate
12 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 130 (49%)Medium: 13 (5%)Large: 121 (46%)

Government Activity

Companies in the renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c. sector have been awarded 214 government contracts worth £2829.2M 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 5,110 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 6,056 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 50,432 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 21,958 signals from 5 government sources.

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