Companies in Wiltshire

United Kingdom|7.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
895
Active

895 active companies are registered in Wiltshire with Companies House. Out of 985 companies ever registered here, 3 are no longer active — a 91% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 42 companies. Wiltshire is home to 38 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 110 government contracts worth £63.4M in total. The average company age is 24.4 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Wiltshire dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

895
Active Companies
985
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
7.7%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24.4 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
16%
15%
55%
Pre-1990: 154
1990s: 151
2000s: 538
2010s: 70
2020s: 72

Data Signals

Governance
3,2155 src
Financial
2,49911 src
Compliance
94412 src
Risk
5018 src
Trade
1172 src
growth
1132 src
ESG
1085 src
quality
863 src
operational
261 src
innovation
232 src
corporate_structure
161 src
regulatory
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wiltshire is 24.4 years old. There are 38 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

24.4 yrs
Avg company age
38
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 24 (45%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 28 (53%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wiltshire have been awarded 110 government contracts with a combined value of £63.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wiltshire?

There are 895 active companies registered in Wiltshire, out of 985 total. 3 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wiltshire?

The top industries in Wiltshire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (42 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (40 companies), Non-trading company (38 companies).

How fast is Wiltshire growing as a business hub?

7.7% 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 7,651 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Wiltshire. The largest category is Governance with 3,215 signals from 5 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.