Companies in Buckinghamshire

United Kingdom|21.1% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 31 Oct 2026
1,001
Active

1,001 active companies are registered in Buckinghamshire with Companies House. Out of 1,143 companies ever registered here, 79 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 21.1% of current companies established since 2020. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 51 companies. Buckinghamshire is home to 18 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 13 government contracts worth £33.1M in total. The average company age is 21.7 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Buckinghamshire dates back to 1913.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,001
Active Companies
1,143
Total Registered
1913
Oldest Company
21.1%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 21.7 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
18%
39%
9%
22%
Pre-1990: 138
1990s: 209
2000s: 441
2010s: 105
2020s: 249

Top Industries

Management consultancy activities other than financial management51→
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate49
Information technology consultancy activities45
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet44
Buying and selling of own real estate40
Other business support service activities n.e.c.39
Dormant Company33
Residents property management28
Development of building projects24
Non-trading company22

Data Signals

Governance
4,5764 src
Financial
4,41510 src
Risk
7856 src
Compliance
48514 src
Trade
2492 src
quality
944 src
innovation
472 src
growth
272 src
ESG
153 src
operational
151 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Buckinghamshire is 21.7 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

21.7 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 17 (45%)Medium: 2 (5%)Large: 19 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Buckinghamshire have been awarded 13 government contracts with a combined value of £33.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Buckinghamshire?

There are 1,001 active companies registered in Buckinghamshire, out of 1,143 total. 79 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Buckinghamshire?

The top industries in Buckinghamshire include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (51 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (49 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (45 companies).

How fast is Buckinghamshire growing as a business hub?

21.1% of currently active companies in Buckinghamshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Buckinghamshire?

Our database contains 10,709 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Buckinghamshire. The largest category is Governance with 4,576 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Buckinghamshire?

The oldest company registration in Buckinghamshire dates back to 1913, spanning over 113 years of business history.

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