Companies in Greater London

Greater London546 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-10-19
21,009Active Companies

The Greater London region has 21,009 active companies across 546 towns and cities. The leading industry is buying and selling of own real estate with 56,058 firms. The average company age is 7.3 years. Top business centres include LONDON (1,007,380) and TORTOLA (4,921).

21,009
Active
2,421
Dissolved
546
Locations
7.3y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
26%
63%
Pre-1990: 22,225
1990s: 25,794
2000s: 73,947
2010s: 263,142
2020s: 642,897

Frequently Asked Questions about Greater London

How many companies are in Greater London?

There are 21,009 active companies registered in Greater London, out of 24,699 total (including 2,421 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Greater London?

The top business locations in Greater London are: LONDON (1,007,380), TORTOLA (4,921), ROAD TOWN (3,311), EAST HAM (983), TOTTENHAM (869).

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 (56,058), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (55,005), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (49,460).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-10-19.