SIC code 77400 classifies businesses engaged in leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyright works. There are 1,645 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section N (Administrative and support service activities) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 91% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 4 of 1,802 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. Companies in this sector average 7.6 years old, reflecting a balanced mix of established businesses and newer market participants. Growth has been exceptional recently: 60% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 28%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. The leading locations for this sector are LONDON (467), GLASGOW (37), MANCHESTER (29), which together account for 32% of active companies.
SIC code 77400 stands for "Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyright works" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section N — Administrative and support service activities. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 1,645 active companies registered under SIC code 77400 in the UK, out of 1,802 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 91%, meaning 9% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyright works companies (SIC 77400) are: LONDON (467), GLASGOW (37), MANCHESTER (29), BIRMINGHAM (24), NOTTINGHAM (18). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 60% of currently active SIC 77400 companies were formed since 2020, and 28% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyright works services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 77400 have an average age of 7.6 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include OLD TRAFFORD BOWLING CLUB LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 77110 (Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles), 77390 (Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.), 77320 (Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment), 77291 (Renting and leasing of media entertainment equipment). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.