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Division 77

Rental and leasing activities

This macro-category includes operational rental and leasing activities for a wide range of machinery, equipment, and tangible goods. Essentially, companies that offer rental of machinery, production equipment, transport equipment, or office equipment operate here, except for the rental of motor vehicles and personal goods, which have separate codes.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Rental and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment Rental and leasing of office machinery and equipment (including computers) Rental and leasing of transport equipment (rail
  • ✅ water
  • ✅ air) Rental and leasing of agricultural machinery and equipment Rental and leasing of other tangible goods n.e.c.

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Financial leasing (included in the financial sector) Rental of real estate (buildings
  • ❌ land) Rental of motor vehicles without driver (NACE 77.11) Rental of personal and household goods (NACE 77.2)

Subordinate Structure

771 Activities of renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
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7711 Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
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7712 Activities of renting and leasing of heavy road vehicles
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772 Renting and leasing activities
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7721 Rental and leasing activities of recreational goods and sports equipment
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7722 Activities of renting and leasing of other personal and household goods n.e.c.
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773 Renting and leasing activities
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7731 Renting and leasing of agricultural machinery and equipment
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7732 Activities of renting and leasing of construction machinery and equipment
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7733 Renting and leasing of office machinery and equipment (including computers)
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7734 Renting and leasing of water transport equipment
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7735 Rental and leasing activities of air transport equipment
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7739 Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
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774 Leasing of intangible assets
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7740 Leasing of intangible assets (except works subject to copyright)
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775 Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
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7751 Intermediation services for the rental and leasing of cars, vans and trailers.
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7752 Intermediation services for the rental and leasing of other tangible goods and intangible goods (excluding financial)
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Rental and Leasing Activities (CAEN 77) in Romania: Growing Importance and Market Trends

Division CAEN 77, which covers operational rental and leasing activities for machinery, equipment, and tangible goods, plays an increasingly important role in Romania's economy. In the context of accelerated development in construction, transport, and agriculture sectors, more and more companies prefer to rent machinery and equipment rather than purchase them, to avoid high capital costs and benefit from operational flexibility. This trend is also supported by the evolution of the operational leasing market, which offers integrated maintenance and equipment replacement solutions. From a macroeconomic perspective, the sector contributes to productivity growth by allowing companies to access modern technology without immobilizing financial resources. Key challenges for entrepreneurs include proper management of leasing contracts, assessment of equipment wear and tear risks, and compliance with specific tax regulations. Additionally, competition from major international leasing players can be intense, and economic fluctuations influence rental demand. Nevertheless, the Romanian market remains attractive due to the constant need to modernize machinery fleets in key sectors. To succeed, entrepreneurs must diversify their offerings, provide quality after-rental services, and adopt digitalization strategies for contract management processes. Thus, Division CAEN 77 is dynamic, with potential for sustained growth, especially in the specialized equipment and green technology segments.