Companies in Buckinghamshire

United Kingdom|20.2% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
1,002
Active

1,002 active companies are registered in Buckinghamshire with Companies House. Out of 1,137 companies ever registered here, 67 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 20.2% 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 21.9 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Buckinghamshire dates back to 1913.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

1,002
Active Companies
1,137
Total Registered
1913
Oldest Company
20.2%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 21.9 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
18%
39%
9%
21%
Pre-1990: 139
1990s: 210
2000s: 444
2010s: 105
2020s: 238

Data Signals

Governance
3,5185 src
Financial
2,63810 src
Compliance
81214 src
Risk
6657 src
Trade
1512 src
quality
834 src
innovation
452 src
growth
182 src
operational
151 src
ESG
153 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Buckinghamshire is 21.9 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

21.9 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 17 (44%)Medium: 2 (5%)Large: 20 (51%)

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There are 1,002 active companies registered in Buckinghamshire, out of 1,137 total. 67 (6%) are no longer active.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 (46 companies), Information technology consultancy activities (45 companies).

How fast is Buckinghamshire growing as a business hub?

20.2% 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 7,961 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Buckinghamshire. The largest category is Governance with 3,518 signals from 5 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.