Companies in Maidstone

United Kingdom|50.9% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
11,201
Active

11,201 active companies are based in Maidstone according to Companies House records. Out of 13,921 companies ever registered here, 1,532 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (63%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 493 companies. 114 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Maidstone is home to 214 FCA-regulated firms and 110 registered charities. Companies here hold 368 government contracts worth £4.5B in total. The average company age is 9.2 years. The earliest company registration in Maidstone dates back to 1891.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

11,201
Active Companies
13,921
Total Registered
1891
Oldest Company
50.9%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
51%
Pre-1990: 364
1990s: 415
2000s: 1,405
2010s: 4,516
2020s: 7,072

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate493→Buying and selling of own real estate427→Management consultancy activities other than financial management426→Other business support service activities n.e.c.368→Residents property management338→Freight transport by road312→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet300→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.273→Development of building projects266→Other service activities n.e.c.246→

Data Signals

Governance
47,0425 src
Financial
38,47110 src
Risk
5,79810 src
Compliance
4,71816 src
Trade
1,3192 src
quality
8345 src
growth
4292 src
ESG
2216 src
operational
1481 src
innovation
1312 src
corporate_structure
121 src

Top Companies in Maidstone

APOGEE CORPORATION LIMITED
Other information technology service activitiesEst. 1993103 signals
KIMS HOSPITAL LIMITED
Hospital activitiesEst. 201148 signals
GALLAGHER AGGREGATES LIMITED
Quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slateEst. 198845 signals
BERRY GARDENS LIMITED
Wholesale of fruit and vegetablesEst. 1983109 signals
HUGH LOWE FARMS LIMITED
Mixed farmingEst. 199038 signals
RUMWOOD GREEN FARM LTD
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 201138 signals
WINTERWOOD FARMS LTD
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nutsEst. 200038 signals
KENT WILDLIFE TRUST
Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserves activitiesEst. 195929 signals
PAYDENS LIMITED
Dispensing chemist in specialised storesEst. 195651 signals
FERNS SURFACING LIMITED
Construction of roads and motorwaysEst. 199636 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Maidstone is 9.2 years old. There are 214 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 110 registered charities operate locally.

9.2 yrs
Avg company age
214
FCA regulated
110
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 102 (47%)Medium: 14 (6%)Large: 100 (46%)

Government Investment

Companies in Maidstone have been awarded 368 government contracts with a combined value of £4470.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Maidstone?

There are 11,201 active companies registered in Maidstone, out of 13,921 total. 1,532 (11%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Maidstone?

The top industries in Maidstone include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (493 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (427 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (426 companies).

How fast is Maidstone growing as a business hub?

50.9% of currently active companies in Maidstone were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Maidstone?

Our database contains 99,123 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Maidstone. The largest category is Governance with 47,042 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Maidstone?

The oldest company registration in Maidstone dates back to 1891, spanning over 135 years of business history.

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