Companies in Wales

Wales4 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-04-05
59,262Active Companies

The Wales region has 59,262 active companies across 4 towns and cities. The leading industry is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate with 7,856 firms. The average company age is 8.7 years. Top business centres include CARDIFF (30,508) and SWANSEA (12,343).

59,262
Active
41,694
Dissolved
4
Locations
8.7y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
12%
29%
53%
Pre-1990: 4,127
1990s: 4,517
2000s: 17,191
2010s: 42,683
2020s: 78,185

Frequently Asked Questions about Wales

How many companies are in Wales?

There are 59,262 active companies registered in Wales, out of 100,956 total (including 41,694 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Wales?

The top business locations in Wales are: CARDIFF (30,508), SWANSEA (12,343), NEWPORT (11,349), WREXHAM (5,062).

What are the top industries in Wales?

The leading industries in Wales by active company count are: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (7,856), Buying and selling of own real estate (5,576), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (4,528).

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