Companies in North Yorkshire

United Kingdom|8.6% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,018
Active

1,018 active companies are registered in North Yorkshire with Companies House. Out of 1,119 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 66 companies. 57 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. North Yorkshire is home to 43 FCA-regulated firms and 25 registered charities. Companies here hold 196 government contracts worth £192.7M in total. The average company age is 27.0 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in North Yorkshire dates back to 1881.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,018
Active Companies
1,119
Total Registered
1881
Oldest Company
8.6%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 27 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
18%
13%
53%
12%
Pre-1990: 198
1990s: 150
2000s: 598
2010s: 41
2020s: 132

Data Signals

Governance
3,7295 src
Financial
3,06110 src
Compliance
99712 src
Risk
7197 src
Trade
2222 src
growth
2002 src
quality
904 src
ESG
506 src
operational
491 src
innovation
132 src
corporate_structure
131 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in North Yorkshire is 27 years old. There are 43 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 25 registered charities operate locally.

27 yrs
Avg company age
43
FCA regulated
25
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 26 (31%)Medium: 11 (13%)Large: 46 (55%)

Government Investment

Companies in North Yorkshire have been awarded 196 government contracts with a combined value of £192.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in North Yorkshire?

There are 1,018 active companies registered in North Yorkshire, out of 1,119 total. 4 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in North Yorkshire?

The top industries in North Yorkshire include Residents property management (66 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (52 companies), Dormant Company (34 companies).

How fast is North Yorkshire growing as a business hub?

8.6% of currently active companies in North Yorkshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in North Yorkshire?

Our database contains 9,143 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in North Yorkshire. The largest category is Governance with 3,729 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in North Yorkshire?

The oldest company registration in North Yorkshire dates back to 1881, spanning over 145 years of business history.

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