Companies in Wales

Wales151 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-10-19
688Active Companies

The Wales region has 688 active companies across 151 towns and cities. The leading industry is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate with 8,132 firms. The average company age is 9.1 years. Top business centres include CARDIFF (27,021) and SWANSEA (12,041).

688
Active
102
Dissolved
151
Locations
9.1y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
12%
29%
54%
Pre-1990: 4,026
1990s: 4,387
2000s: 16,409
2010s: 39,758
2020s: 74,339

Frequently Asked Questions about Wales

How many companies are in Wales?

There are 688 active companies registered in Wales, out of 873 total (including 102 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Wales?

The top business locations in Wales are: CARDIFF (27,021), SWANSEA (12,041), NEWPORT (11,048), WREXHAM (5,042), BRIDGEND (4,431).

What are the top industries in Wales?

The leading industries in Wales by active company count are: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (8,132), Buying and selling of own real estate (5,728), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (4,413).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-10-19.