Companies in London

United Kingdom|68.2% formed since 2020|11% inactive
1,030,129
Active

London is home to 1,030,129 active companies, making it one of the UK's significant business locations. A total of 1,155,104 companies have been registered here, of which 124,975 are no longer active. The oldest company registration dates back to 1856.

1,030,129
Active Companies
1,155,104
Total Registered
1856
Oldest Company
68.2%
Growth (2020s)
Incorporation by Decade
28%
61%
Pre-1990: 24,006
1990s: 27,000
2000s: 80,019
2010s: 321,266
2020s: 702,813

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in London?

There are 1,030,129 active companies registered in London, out of 1,155,104 total. 124,975 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in London?

The top industries in London include Buying and selling of own real estate (54,204 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (53,210 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (47,819 companies).

How fast is London growing as a business hub?

68.2% of currently active companies in London were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

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