Companies in Gwynedd

United Kingdom|13.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
273
Active

273 active companies are registered in Gwynedd with Companies House. Out of 294 companies ever registered here, 1 are no longer active — a 93% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 11 companies. Gwynedd is home to 17 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £1.4M in total. The average company age is 23.6 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Gwynedd dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

273
Active Companies
294
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
13.2%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 23.6 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
18%
12%
45%
13%
13%
Pre-1990: 52
1990s: 34
2000s: 133
2010s: 38
2020s: 37

Data Signals

Governance
9785 src
Financial
76610 src
Compliance
2228 src
Risk
1575 src
Trade
512 src
quality
312 src
operational
171 src
growth
81 src
innovation
72 src
ESG
32 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gwynedd is 23.6 years old. There are 17 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

23.6 yrs
Avg company age
17
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 5 (42%)Medium: 1 (8%)Large: 6 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gwynedd have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £1.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gwynedd?

There are 273 active companies registered in Gwynedd, out of 294 total. 1 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gwynedd?

The top industries in Gwynedd include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (11 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (11 companies), Other service activities n.e.c. (8 companies).

How fast is Gwynedd growing as a business hub?

13.2% of currently active companies in Gwynedd were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gwynedd?

Our database contains 2,242 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gwynedd. The largest category is Governance with 978 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gwynedd?

The oldest company registration in Gwynedd dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

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