249 active companies are registered in Isle Of Wight with Companies House. Out of 278 companies ever registered here, 11 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. 42% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Isle Of Wight's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 14 companies. Isle Of Wight is home to 12 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 27 government contracts worth £16.5M in total. The average company age is 26.4 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Isle Of Wight dates back to 1926.
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 Isle Of Wight is 26.4 years old. There are 12 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 16 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Isle Of Wight have been awarded 27 government contracts with a combined value of £16.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 249 active companies registered in Isle Of Wight, out of 278 total. 11 (4%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Isle Of Wight include Residents property management (14 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (14 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (9 companies).
12% of currently active companies in Isle Of Wight were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 2,921 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Isle Of Wight. The largest category is Financial with 1,227 signals from 9 sources.
The oldest company registration in Isle Of Wight dates back to 1926, spanning over 100 years of business history.