Companies in Wiltshire

United Kingdom|7.5% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
828
Active

828 active companies are registered in Wiltshire with Companies House. Out of 961 companies ever registered here, 55 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other business support service activities n.e.c., with 40 companies. Wiltshire is home to 33 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 119 government contracts worth £79.4M in total. The average company age is 25.0 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Wiltshire dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

828
Active Companies
961
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
7.5%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 25 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
15%
55%
Pre-1990: 146
1990s: 145
2000s: 526
2010s: 70
2020s: 70

Data Signals

Financial
3,84311 src
Governance
3,8435 src
quality
7104 src
Compliance
62113 src
Risk
5958 src
Trade
1982 src
innovation
1372 src
growth
1262 src
ESG
925 src
operational
281 src
corporate_structure
211 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wiltshire is 25 years old. There are 33 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

25 yrs
Avg company age
33
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 21 (43%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 27 (55%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wiltshire have been awarded 119 government contracts with a combined value of £79.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wiltshire?

There are 828 active companies registered in Wiltshire, out of 961 total. 55 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wiltshire?

The top industries in Wiltshire include Other business support service activities n.e.c. (40 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (40 companies), Non-trading company (34 companies).

How fast is Wiltshire growing as a business hub?

7.5% of currently active companies in Wiltshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wiltshire?

Our database contains 10,216 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Wiltshire. The largest category is Financial with 3,843 signals from 11 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wiltshire?

The oldest company registration in Wiltshire 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.