Companies in Lincolnshire

United Kingdom|8.8% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
716
Active

716 active companies are registered in Lincolnshire with Companies House. Out of 819 companies ever registered here, 50 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 36 companies. Lincolnshire is home to 39 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 41 government contracts worth £70.1M in total. The average company age is 26.5 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Lincolnshire dates back to 1893.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

716
Active Companies
819
Total Registered
1893
Oldest Company
8.8%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 26.5 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
17%
15%
54%
10%
Pre-1990: 135
1990s: 119
2000s: 443
2010s: 40
2020s: 81

Data Signals

Financial
3,60710 src
Governance
3,3784 src
Risk
6147 src
Compliance
45212 src
Trade
2802 src
quality
1414 src
innovation
982 src
growth
492 src
operational
461 src
ESG
395 src
regulatory
21 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lincolnshire is 26.5 years old. There are 39 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

26.5 yrs
Avg company age
39
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 16 (43%)Medium: 12 (32%)Large: 9 (24%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lincolnshire have been awarded 41 government contracts with a combined value of £70.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lincolnshire?

There are 716 active companies registered in Lincolnshire, out of 819 total. 50 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lincolnshire?

The top industries in Lincolnshire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (36 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (26 companies), Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds (24 companies).

How fast is Lincolnshire growing as a business hub?

8.8% of currently active companies in Lincolnshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lincolnshire?

Our database contains 8,707 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Lincolnshire. The largest category is Financial with 3,607 signals from 10 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lincolnshire?

The oldest company registration in Lincolnshire dates back to 1893, spanning over 133 years of business history.

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