Companies in Amsterdam

United Kingdom|77.4% formed since 2020|1% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
265
Active

265 active companies are registered in Amsterdam with Companies House. Out of 269 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 99% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 77.4% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (78%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other, with 265 companies. 53 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. The average company age is 5.3 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

265
Active Companies
269
Total Registered
1993
Oldest Company
77.4%
Growth (2020s)

Amsterdam is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
17%
77%
1990s: 1
2000s: 15
2010s: 46
2020s: 207

Top Industries

Other265

Data Signals

Governance
4183 src
Trade
1092 src
Risk
1062 src
Compliance
958 src
corporate_structure
71 src
innovation
42 src
growth
31 src
Financial
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Amsterdam is 5.3 years old. There are 2 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 3 registered charities operate locally.

5.3 yrs
Avg company age
2
FCA regulated
3
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 53 (100%)

Government Investment

Companies in Amsterdam have been awarded 3 government contracts with a combined value of £25.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Amsterdam?

There are 265 active companies registered in Amsterdam, out of 269 total. 4 (1%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Amsterdam?

The top industries in Amsterdam include Other (265 companies).

How fast is Amsterdam growing as a business hub?

77.4% of currently active companies in Amsterdam were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Amsterdam?

Our database contains 744 data signals across 8 categories for active companies in Amsterdam. The largest category is Governance with 418 signals from 3 sources.

When was the first company registered in Amsterdam?

The oldest company registration in Amsterdam dates back to 1993, spanning over 33 years of business history.

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