Companies in Birmingham

United Kingdom|64.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 1 Aug 2026
88,677
Active

88,677 active companies are currently registered in Birmingham, a major UK business hub. Out of 105,508 companies ever registered here, 397 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 64.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (73%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 5,744 companies. The area hosts 964 large enterprises, 823 small firms. Birmingham is home to 1,554 FCA-regulated firms and 997 registered charities. Companies here hold 3,889 government contracts worth £15.6B in total. The average company age is 6.9 years. The earliest company registration in Birmingham dates back to 1864.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

88,677
Active Companies
105,508
Total Registered
1864
Oldest Company
64.2%
Growth (2020s)

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

Incorporation by Decade
28%
61%
Pre-1990: 2,436
1990s: 1,885
2000s: 7,048
2010s: 29,580
2020s: 64,559

Top Industries

Buying and selling of own real estate5,744→Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate4,217→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet3,796→Other business support service activities n.e.c.2,933→Take-away food shops and mobile food stands2,294→Management consultancy activities other than financial management2,216→Other human health activities2,024→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.1,790→Other service activities n.e.c.1,776→Freight transport by road1,732→

Data Signals

Governance
276,7716 src
Financial
164,88712 src
Compliance
52,60018 src
Risk
33,50311 src
quality
6,2876 src
Trade
5,7532 src
growth
4,0592 src
ESG
1,8726 src
innovation
1,1982 src
operational
8121 src
corporate_structure
3741 src
regulatory
281 src

Top Companies in Birmingham

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED
Quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slateEst. 1948326 signals
COLAS LIMITED
Construction of roads and motorwaysEst. 1991242 signals
NATIONAL EXPRESS LIMITED
Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)Est. 1928103 signals
SCRIVENS LIMITED
Retail sale of hearing aidsEst. 1942103 signals
AIR LIQUIDE UK LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 192859 signals
EURO PACKAGING UK LIMITED
Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard, sacks and bagsEst. 200973 signals
MIDLAND MENCAP
Other accommodationEst. 199536 signals
QUEEN ALEXANDRA COLLEGE
Technical and vocational secondary educationEst. 199736 signals
SALTS HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Other manufacturing n.e.c.Est. 190235 signals
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC
Information technology consultancy activitiesEst. 1979898 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Birmingham is 6.9 years old. There are 1,554 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 997 registered charities operate locally.

6.9 yrs
Avg company age
1,554
FCA regulated
997
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 823 (44%)Medium: 81 (4%)Large: 964 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in Birmingham have been awarded 3,889 government contracts with a combined value of £15636.9M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Birmingham?

There are 88,677 active companies registered in Birmingham, out of 105,508 total. 397 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Birmingham?

The top industries in Birmingham include Buying and selling of own real estate (5,744 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (4,217 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (3,796 companies).

How fast is Birmingham growing as a business hub?

64.2% of currently active companies in Birmingham were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Birmingham?

Our database contains 548,144 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Birmingham. The largest category is Governance with 276,771 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Birmingham?

The oldest company registration in Birmingham dates back to 1864, spanning over 162 years of business history.

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