Companies in Greater London

Greater London552 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-10-24
20,998Active Companies

The Greater London region has 20,998 active companies across 552 towns and cities. The leading industry is buying and selling of own real estate with 56,029 firms. The average company age is 7.3 years. Top business centres include LONDON (1,006,831) and TORTOLA (4,921).

20,998
Active
2,421
Dissolved
552
Locations
7.3y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
26%
63%
Pre-1990: 22,221
1990s: 25,787
2000s: 73,922
2010s: 263,063
2020s: 642,521

Frequently Asked Questions about Greater London

How many companies are in Greater London?

There are 20,998 active companies registered in Greater London, out of 24,687 total (including 2,421 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Greater London?

The top business locations in Greater London are: LONDON (1,006,831), TORTOLA (4,921), ROAD TOWN (3,311), EAST HAM (983), TOTTENHAM (869).

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 (56,029), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (54,987), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (49,445).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-10-24.