Companies in Greater London

United Kingdom|58.5% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
509
Active

509 active companies are registered in Greater London with Companies House. Out of 566 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 58.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 32 companies. The average company age is 8.0 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

509
Active Companies
566
Total Registered
1969
Oldest Company
58.5%
Growth (2020s)

Greater London is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
17%
21%
58%
Pre-1990: 8
1990s: 15
2000s: 95
2010s: 120
2020s: 328

Data Signals

Governance
1,5623 src
Financial
8257 src
Compliance
2937 src
Risk
2067 src
Trade
261 src
quality
192 src
innovation
32 src
growth
31 src
ESG
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Greater London is 8 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

8 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 2 (33%)Large: 4 (67%)

Government Investment

Companies in Greater London have been awarded 2 government contracts with a combined value of £0.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Greater London?

There are 509 active companies registered in Greater London, out of 566 total. 3 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Greater London?

The top industries in Greater London include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (32 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (31 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (24 companies).

How fast is Greater London growing as a business hub?

58.5% of currently active companies in Greater London were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Greater London?

Our database contains 2,939 data signals across 9 categories for active companies in Greater London. The largest category is Governance with 1,562 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Greater London?

The oldest company registration in Greater London dates back to 1969, spanning over 57 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.