Companies in Surrey

United Kingdom|14.1% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
5,652
Active

5,652 active companies are based in Surrey according to Companies House records. Out of 6,405 companies ever registered here, 34 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 326 companies. The area hosts 118 large enterprises, 109 small firms. Surrey is home to 159 FCA-regulated firms and 106 registered charities. Companies here hold 472 government contracts worth £2.4B in total. The average company age is 23.3 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Surrey dates back to 1892.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

5,652
Active Companies
6,405
Total Registered
1892
Oldest Company
14.1%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 23.3 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
17%
17%
41%
12%
14%
Pre-1990: 1,103
1990s: 1,076
2000s: 2,601
2010s: 759
2020s: 866

Data Signals

Governance
20,0105 src
Financial
15,14710 src
Compliance
4,52715 src
Risk
3,1159 src
Trade
5502 src
growth
4932 src
quality
4224 src
ESG
2445 src
operational
461 src
innovation
422 src
corporate_structure
371 src
regulatory
51 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Surrey is 23.3 years old. There are 159 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 106 registered charities operate locally.

23.3 yrs
Avg company age
159
FCA regulated
106
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 109 (46%)Medium: 11 (5%)Large: 118 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Surrey have been awarded 472 government contracts with a combined value of £2448.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Surrey?

There are 5,652 active companies registered in Surrey, out of 6,405 total. 34 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Surrey?

The top industries in Surrey include Residents property management (326 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (326 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (248 companies).

How fast is Surrey growing as a business hub?

14.1% of currently active companies in Surrey were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Surrey?

Our database contains 44,638 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Surrey. The largest category is Governance with 20,010 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Surrey?

The oldest company registration in Surrey dates back to 1892, spanning over 134 years of business history.

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