1,419 active companies are registered in Berkshire with Companies House. Out of 1,677 companies ever registered here, 121 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. 46% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Berkshire's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is dormant company, with 82 companies. 84 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Berkshire is home to 35 FCA-regulated firms and 39 registered charities. Companies here hold 112 government contracts worth £1.1B in total. The average company age is 26.0 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Berkshire dates back to 1889.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 26 years of operation.
The average active company in Berkshire is 26 years old. There are 35 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 39 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Berkshire have been awarded 112 government contracts with a combined value of £1089.2M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 1,419 active companies registered in Berkshire, out of 1,677 total. 121 (7%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Berkshire include Dormant Company (82 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (81 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (66 companies).
9.8% of currently active companies in Berkshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 17,476 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Berkshire. The largest category is Financial with 6,985 signals from 10 sources.
The oldest company registration in Berkshire dates back to 1889, spanning over 137 years of business history.