Companies in Richmond

United Kingdom|44.1% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
5,945
Active

5,945 active companies are based in Richmond according to Companies House records. Out of 6,633 companies ever registered here, 9 are no longer active — a 90% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 44.1% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 38% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 402 companies. 91 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Richmond is home to 139 FCA-regulated firms and 76 registered charities. Companies here hold 129 government contracts worth £22.3M in total. The average company age is 10.7 years. The earliest company registration in Richmond dates back to 1886.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

5,945
Active Companies
6,633
Total Registered
1886
Oldest Company
44.1%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
34%
45%
Pre-1990: 246
1990s: 252
2000s: 886
2010s: 2,266
2020s: 2,983

Data Signals

Governance
18,7846 src
Financial
13,49010 src
Compliance
4,27416 src
Risk
2,5759 src
Trade
4772 src
quality
3644 src
growth
1542 src
ESG
1136 src
innovation
1092 src
operational
371 src
corporate_structure
141 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Richmond is 10.7 years old. There are 139 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 76 registered charities operate locally.

10.7 yrs
Avg company age
139
FCA regulated
76
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 109 (55%)Medium: 6 (3%)Large: 85 (43%)

Government Investment

Companies in Richmond have been awarded 129 government contracts with a combined value of £22.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Richmond?

There are 5,945 active companies registered in Richmond, out of 6,633 total. 9 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Richmond?

The top industries in Richmond include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (402 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (310 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (233 companies).

How fast is Richmond growing as a business hub?

44.1% of currently active companies in Richmond were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Richmond?

Our database contains 40,393 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Richmond. The largest category is Governance with 18,784 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Richmond?

The oldest company registration in Richmond dates back to 1886, spanning over 140 years of business history.

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