Companies in Gwynedd

United Kingdom|13% formed since 2020|3% inactive|Data updated 12 Sept 2026
261
Active

261 active companies are registered in Gwynedd with Companies House. Out of 292 companies ever registered here, 10 are no longer active — a 89% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 9 companies. Gwynedd is home to 17 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £1.4M in total. The average company age is 24.0 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Gwynedd dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

261
Active Companies
292
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
13%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
18%
11%
45%
13%
14%
Pre-1990: 51
1990s: 31
2000s: 132
2010s: 37
2020s: 40

Data Signals

Governance
9415 src
Financial
82010 src
Compliance
2259 src
Risk
1576 src
quality
702 src
Trade
492 src
innovation
232 src
operational
171 src
growth
91 src
ESG
42 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Gwynedd is 24 years old. There are 17 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

24 yrs
Avg company age
17
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (36%)Large: 7 (64%)

Government Investment

Companies in Gwynedd have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £1.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Gwynedd?

There are 261 active companies registered in Gwynedd, out of 292 total. 10 (3%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Gwynedd?

The top industries in Gwynedd include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (9 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (9 companies), Residents property management (7 companies).

How fast is Gwynedd growing as a business hub?

13% of currently active companies in Gwynedd were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Gwynedd?

Our database contains 2,318 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Gwynedd. The largest category is Governance with 941 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Gwynedd?

The oldest company registration in Gwynedd dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

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