1,964 active companies are registered in East Sussex with Companies House. Out of 2,328 companies ever registered here, 132 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. 44% of companies predate 2000, reflecting East Sussex's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 257 companies. East Sussex is home to 55 FCA-regulated firms and 46 registered charities. Companies here hold 228 government contracts worth £624.1M in total. The average company age is 26.4 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in East Sussex dates back to 1887.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 26.4 years of operation.
The average active company in East Sussex is 26.4 years old. There are 55 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 46 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in East Sussex have been awarded 228 government contracts with a combined value of £624.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 1,964 active companies registered in East Sussex, out of 2,328 total. 132 (6%) are no longer active.
The top industries in East Sussex include Residents property management (257 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (116 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (114 companies).
6.1% of currently active companies in East Sussex were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 21,863 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in East Sussex. The largest category is Governance with 9,225 signals from 5 sources.
The oldest company registration in East Sussex dates back to 1887, spanning over 139 years of business history.