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NIC Class 7740 - Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works

NIC Class 7740 covers Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity...

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Last verified 2026-04-21
Practical Summary

What Class 7740 Covers

Class 7740 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as undefined undefined. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.

Where Used In Practice

Where Class 7740 Is Used

Class 7740 is used when the final six-digit code is not obvious and official notes or child Sub-classes need to be compared.

  • Udyam and MSME code research
  • Company or LLP registration preparation
  • Business activity shortlisting before filing
  • Internal classification and vendor profiling
How To Choose

How to Narrow Down From Class 7740

Review every child Sub-class under Class 7740. If the wording is still broad, open the six-digit child pages before using a code in registration.

Official note

Class note from the source layer

This class includes the activities of allowing others to use intellectual property products and similar products for which a royalty payment or licensing fee is paid to the owner of the product (i.e. the asset holder). The leasing of these products can take various forms, such as permission for reproduction, use in subsequent processes or products, operating businesses under a franchise etc. The current owners may or may not have created these products. This class excludes: - acquisition of rights and publishing, see divisions 58 and 59 - producing, reproducing and distributing copyrighted works (books, software, film), see divisions 58 and 59 - streaming of content, such as software and books, by content publishers, see division 58 - audio book streaming activities not associated with its publishing, see 6010 - leasing of real estate, see 6810 - leasing of tangible products (assets), see groups 771, 772, 773

Common Questions About NIC 7740

Which businesses fall under NIC 7740?

Start here when the business belongs to leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined.

Is NIC 7740 a final filing code?

No. This is a hierarchy page. Continue to the six-digit Sub-class before using a code in registration or compliance records.

How do I verify that NIC 7740 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.

What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?

A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.

Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 7740?

Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.

NIC 2026 guidance

How to move from Class 7740 to the right Sub-class

NIC 7740 is an intermediate hierarchy page, not usually the final code used in a filing. Use it to compare child entries, read the nearby-code context and move toward the most precise six-digit Sub-class. If the child list contains several similar activities, open each candidate page and compare the wording against the business's real operating model.

Data Source and Verification Date

Source layer

Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.

Last verified

2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.

Disclaimer

This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.