Companies in Brighton

United Kingdom|47.5% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
16,607
Active

16,607 active companies are based in Brighton according to Companies House records. Out of 20,746 companies ever registered here, 1,671 are no longer active — a 80% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.5% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (57%) 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 letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 978 companies. The area hosts 106 large enterprises, 102 small firms. Brighton is home to 297 FCA-regulated firms and 263 registered charities. Companies here hold 550 government contracts worth £1.1B in total. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in Brighton dates back to 1873.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

16,607
Active Companies
20,746
Total Registered
1873
Oldest Company
47.5%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
35%
46%
Pre-1990: 572
1990s: 835
2000s: 2,512
2010s: 7,139
2020s: 9,477

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate978→Residents property management965→Management consultancy activities other than financial management845→Buying and selling of own real estate622→Other business support service activities n.e.c.566→Information technology consultancy activities419→Development of building projects341→Business and domestic software development321→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.320→Other service activities n.e.c.302→

Data Signals

Governance
51,1086 src
Financial
35,57211 src
Compliance
11,66219 src
Risk
7,49911 src
quality
1,5555 src
Trade
9672 src
growth
6092 src
innovation
3972 src
ESG
2756 src
corporate_structure
471 src
operational
451 src
regulatory
61 src

Top Companies in Brighton

CHANGE, GROW, LIVE
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 1999164 signals
BRIGHTON COLLEGE
Pre-primary educationEst. 187343 signals
SUSSEX WILDLIFE TRUST
Raising of sheep and goatsEst. 196128 signals
OASIS PROJECT LTD
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 199725 signals
BLAST THEORY
Artistic creationEst. 199633 signals
THE SUSSEX BEACON
Other human health activitiesEst. 198727 signals
INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES(THE)
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 196624 signals
THE RUSSELL MARTIN FOUNDATION
Sports and recreation educationEst. 201623 signals
TGA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic industrial process control equipmentEst. 200696 signals
STUDY GROUP LIMITED
General secondary educationEst. 198889 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Brighton is 9.6 years old. There are 297 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 263 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
297
FCA regulated
263
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 102 (46%)Medium: 14 (6%)Large: 106 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Brighton have been awarded 550 government contracts with a combined value of £1120.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Brighton?

There are 16,607 active companies registered in Brighton, out of 20,746 total. 1,671 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Brighton?

The top industries in Brighton include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (978 companies), Residents property management (965 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (845 companies).

How fast is Brighton growing as a business hub?

47.5% of currently active companies in Brighton were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Brighton?

Our database contains 109,742 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Brighton. The largest category is Governance with 51,108 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Brighton?

The oldest company registration in Brighton dates back to 1873, spanning over 153 years of business history.

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