Companies in Nottinghamshire

United Kingdom|18% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
776
Active

776 active companies are registered in Nottinghamshire with Companies House. Out of 860 companies ever registered here, 40 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 47 companies. Nottinghamshire is home to 32 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 68 government contracts worth £21.6M in total. The average company age is 21.8 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Nottinghamshire dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

776
Active Companies
860
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
18%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 21.8 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
14%
49%
19%
Pre-1990: 99
1990s: 118
2000s: 420
2010s: 58
2020s: 163

Data Signals

Financial
3,72410 src
Governance
3,6064 src
Compliance
60312 src
Risk
5848 src
Trade
2222 src
ESG
755 src
quality
735 src
growth
722 src
operational
241 src
innovation
182 src
corporate_structure
41 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Nottinghamshire is 21.8 years old. There are 32 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 17 registered charities operate locally.

21.8 yrs
Avg company age
32
FCA regulated
17
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 12 (34%)Medium: 1 (3%)Large: 22 (63%)

Government Investment

Companies in Nottinghamshire have been awarded 68 government contracts with a combined value of £21.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Nottinghamshire?

There are 776 active companies registered in Nottinghamshire, out of 860 total. 40 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Nottinghamshire?

The top industries in Nottinghamshire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (47 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (36 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (25 companies).

How fast is Nottinghamshire growing as a business hub?

18% of currently active companies in Nottinghamshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Nottinghamshire?

Our database contains 9,005 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Nottinghamshire. The largest category is Financial with 3,724 signals from 10 sources.

When was the first company registered in Nottinghamshire?

The oldest company registration in Nottinghamshire dates back to 1914, spanning over 112 years of business history.

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