Companies in Wales

Wales131 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-04-17
709Active Companies

The Wales region has 709 active companies across 131 towns and cities. The leading industry is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate with 7,856 firms. The average company age is 8.8 years. Top business centres include CARDIFF (30,508) and SWANSEA (12,343).

709
Active
2
Dissolved
131
Locations
8.8y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
12%
29%
53%
Pre-1990: 4,127
1990s: 4,517
2000s: 17,191
2010s: 42,683
2020s: 78,185

Frequently Asked Questions about Wales

How many companies are in Wales?

There are 709 active companies registered in Wales, out of 812 total (including 2 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Wales?

The top business locations in Wales are: CARDIFF (30,508), SWANSEA (12,343), NEWPORT (11,349), WREXHAM (5,062), BRIDGEND (4,645).

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 (7,856), Buying and selling of own real estate (5,576), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (4,528).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-04-17.