1,450 active companies are registered in Berkshire with Companies House. Out of 1,698 companies ever registered here, 100 are no longer active — a 85% survival rate. 46% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Berkshire's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is dormant company, with 85 companies. 85 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Berkshire is home to 36 FCA-regulated firms and 39 registered charities. Companies here hold 110 government contracts worth £1.1B in total. The average company age is 25.9 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Berkshire dates back to 1889.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 25.9 years of operation.
The average active company in Berkshire is 25.9 years old. There are 36 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 39 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Berkshire have been awarded 110 government contracts with a combined value of £1082.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 1,450 active companies registered in Berkshire, out of 1,698 total. 100 (6%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Berkshire include Dormant Company (85 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (84 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (67 companies).
9.7% of currently active companies in Berkshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 14,482 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Berkshire. The largest category is Governance with 5,311 signals from 6 sources.
The oldest company registration in Berkshire dates back to 1889, spanning over 137 years of business history.