Companies in Greater London

Greater London2 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-04-05
1,037,551Active Companies

Greater London is the UK's largest business region, home to 1,037,551 active companies across 2 towns and cities. The leading industry is buying and selling of own real estate with 55,909 firms. The average company age is 7.0 years. Top business centres include LONDON (1,032,530) and TORTOLA (5,021).

1,037,551
Active
128,441
Dissolved
2
Locations
7.0y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
26%
62%
Pre-1990: 22,728
1990s: 26,587
2000s: 77,334
2010s: 284,447
2020s: 662,860

Frequently Asked Questions about Greater London

How many companies are in Greater London?

There are 1,037,551 active companies registered in Greater London, out of 1,165,992 total (including 128,441 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Greater London?

The top business locations in Greater London are: LONDON (1,032,530), TORTOLA (5,021).

What are the top industries in Greater London?

The leading industries in Greater London by active company count are: Buying and selling of own real estate (55,909), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (54,905), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (49,128).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-04-05.