Companies in Lincolnshire

United Kingdom|8.3% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 11 Sept 2026
726
Active

726 active companies are registered in Lincolnshire with Companies House. Out of 822 companies ever registered here, 38 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 37 companies. Lincolnshire is home to 40 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 42 government contracts worth £70.7M in total. The average company age is 26.5 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Lincolnshire dates back to 1893.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

726
Active Companies
822
Total Registered
1893
Oldest Company
8.3%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 26.5 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
17%
14%
55%
10%
Pre-1990: 136
1990s: 119
2000s: 448
2010s: 40
2020s: 78

Data Signals

Governance
2,6995 src
Financial
2,43810 src
Compliance
66312 src
Risk
6168 src
Trade
1811 src
quality
1364 src
innovation
672 src
operational
461 src
growth
421 src
ESG
395 src
regulatory
21 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Lincolnshire is 26.5 years old. There are 40 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 8 registered charities operate locally.

26.5 yrs
Avg company age
40
FCA regulated
8
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 15 (42%)Medium: 12 (33%)Large: 9 (25%)

Government Investment

Companies in Lincolnshire have been awarded 42 government contracts with a combined value of £70.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Lincolnshire?

There are 726 active companies registered in Lincolnshire, out of 822 total. 38 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Lincolnshire?

The top industries in Lincolnshire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (37 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (26 companies), Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds (25 companies).

How fast is Lincolnshire growing as a business hub?

8.3% of currently active companies in Lincolnshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Lincolnshire?

Our database contains 6,930 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Lincolnshire. The largest category is Governance with 2,699 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Lincolnshire?

The oldest company registration in Lincolnshire dates back to 1893, spanning over 133 years of business history.

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