Essex is home to 7,205 active companies, making it one of the UK's significant business locations. A total of 8,273 companies have been registered here, of which 1,068 are no longer active. The oldest company registration dates back to 1897.
There are 7,205 active companies registered in Essex, out of 8,273 total. 1,068 (13%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Essex include Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (468 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (354 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (334 companies).
43.9% of currently active companies in Essex were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.