Companies in Greater London

Greater London334 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-04-17
17,635Active Companies

The Greater London region has 17,635 active companies across 334 towns and cities. The leading industry is buying and selling of own real estate with 55,909 firms. The average company age is 7.1 years. Top business centres include LONDON (1,032,530) and TORTOLA (5,021).

17,635
Active
31
Dissolved
334
Locations
7.1y
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 17,635 active companies registered in Greater London, out of 19,366 total (including 31 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), ROAD TOWN (3,405), EAST HAM (1,067), WIMBLEDON (939).

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: 2026-04-17.