Companies in Brighton

United Kingdom|47.6% formed since 2020|11% inactive|Data updated 23 Oct 2026
16,442
Active

16,442 active companies are based in Brighton according to Companies House records. Out of 20,868 companies ever registered here, 2,265 are no longer active — a 79% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 47.6% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (58%) 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 976 companies. The area hosts 105 large enterprises, 101 small firms. Brighton is home to 298 FCA-regulated firms and 257 registered charities. Companies here hold 562 government contracts worth £1.1B in total. The average company age is 9.7 years. The earliest company registration in Brighton dates back to 1873.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

16,442
Active Companies
20,868
Total Registered
1873
Oldest Company
47.6%
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: 575
1990s: 834
2000s: 2,527
2010s: 7,130
2020s: 9,592

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate976→Residents property management961→Management consultancy activities other than financial management842→Buying and selling of own real estate622→Other business support service activities n.e.c.550→Information technology consultancy activities414→Development of building projects344→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.321→Business and domestic software development320→Other service activities n.e.c.300→

Data Signals

Governance
68,6546 src
Financial
57,98211 src
Risk
8,84711 src
Compliance
7,10919 src
Trade
1,7852 src
quality
1,6495 src
growth
6712 src
innovation
5222 src
ESG
2906 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. 1999168 signals
BRIGHTON COLLEGE
Pre-primary educationEst. 187344 signals
ACADEMY OF PLAY AND CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPY LIMITED
Other human health activitiesEst. 199827 signals
INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES(THE)
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.Est. 1966126 signals
SUSSEX WILDLIFE TRUST
Raising of sheep and goatsEst. 196129 signals
OASIS PROJECT LTD
Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.Est. 199728 signals
TGA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Manufacture of electronic industrial process control equipmentEst. 200697 signals
NEILSON ACTIVE HOLIDAYS LIMITED
Tour operator activitiesEst. 199442 signals
THE GRACE EYRE FOUNDATION
Other accommodationEst. 199341 signals
REAL PATISSERIE LIMITED
Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakesEst. 200134 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Brighton is 9.7 years old. There are 298 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 257 registered charities operate locally.

9.7 yrs
Avg company age
298
FCA regulated
257
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 101 (46%)Medium: 12 (6%)Large: 105 (48%)

Government Investment

Companies in Brighton have been awarded 562 government contracts with a combined value of £1127.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Brighton?

There are 16,442 active companies registered in Brighton, out of 20,868 total. 2,265 (11%) 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 (976 companies), Residents property management (961 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (842 companies).

How fast is Brighton growing as a business hub?

47.6% 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 147,607 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Brighton. The largest category is Governance with 68,654 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.