Companies in Greater London

Greater London454 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-09-08
20,773Active Companies

The Greater London region has 20,773 active companies across 454 towns and cities. The leading industry is buying and selling of own real estate with 56,603 firms. The average company age is 7.2 years. Top business centres include LONDON (1,022,468) and TORTOLA (4,978).

20,773
Active
1,778
Dissolved
454
Locations
7.2y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
26%
62%
Pre-1990: 22,410
1990s: 26,039
2000s: 74,886
2010s: 267,952
2020s: 651,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Greater London

How many companies are in Greater London?

There are 20,773 active companies registered in Greater London, out of 24,079 total (including 1,778 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Greater London?

The top business locations in Greater London are: LONDON (1,022,468), TORTOLA (4,978), ROAD TOWN (3,408), EAST HAM (997), TOTTENHAM (870).

What are the top industries in Greater London?

The leading industries in Greater London by active company count are: Buying and selling of own real estate (56,603), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (55,368), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (49,834).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-09-08.