Companies in Maidstone

United Kingdom|50.7% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 5 Sept 2026
11,307
Active

11,307 active companies are based in Maidstone according to Companies House records. Out of 13,724 companies ever registered here, 1,012 are no longer active — a 82% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 50.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (61%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 496 companies. 113 medium and large companies operate here, indicating a significant commercial presence. Maidstone is home to 210 FCA-regulated firms and 109 registered charities. Companies here hold 348 government contracts worth £4.5B in total. The average company age is 9.1 years. The earliest company registration in Maidstone dates back to 1891.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

11,307
Active Companies
13,724
Total Registered
1891
Oldest Company
50.7%
Growth (2020s)

Maidstone is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
10%
33%
51%
Pre-1990: 363
1990s: 411
2000s: 1,396
2010s: 4,496
2020s: 6,910

Top Industries

Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate496→Management consultancy activities other than financial management431→Buying and selling of own real estate430→Other business support service activities n.e.c.379→Residents property management345→Freight transport by road319→Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet306→Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.267→Development of building projects265→Other service activities n.e.c.248→

Data Signals

Governance
35,0296 src
Financial
23,67810 src
Compliance
7,72716 src
Risk
5,24411 src
quality
7865 src
Trade
7472 src
growth
3792 src
ESG
2226 src
operational
1451 src
innovation
1202 src
corporate_structure
121 src

Top Companies in Maidstone

KENT WILDLIFE TRUST
Botanical and zoological gardens and nature reserves activitiesEst. 195931 signals
APOGEE CORPORATION LIMITED
Other information technology service activitiesEst. 199399 signals
KIMS HOSPITAL LIMITED
Hospital activitiesEst. 201142 signals
GALLAGHER AGGREGATES LIMITED
Quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slateEst. 198842 signals
BERRY GARDENS LIMITED
Wholesale of fruit and vegetablesEst. 1983104 signals
PAYDENS LIMITED
Dispensing chemist in specialised storesEst. 195653 signals
HUGH LOWE FARMS LIMITED
Mixed farmingEst. 199032 signals
CLOCK HOUSE FARM LIMITED
Growing of pome fruits and stone fruitsEst. 195227 signals
WINTERWOOD FARMS LTD
Growing of other tree and bush fruits and nutsEst. 200035 signals
RUMWOOD GREEN FARM LTD
Growing of other non-perennial cropsEst. 201135 signals

Business Landscape

The average active company in Maidstone is 9.1 years old. There are 210 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 109 registered charities operate locally.

9.1 yrs
Avg company age
210
FCA regulated
109
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 103 (48%)Medium: 13 (6%)Large: 100 (46%)

Government Investment

Companies in Maidstone have been awarded 348 government contracts with a combined value of £4469.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Maidstone?

There are 11,307 active companies registered in Maidstone, out of 13,724 total. 1,012 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Maidstone?

The top industries in Maidstone include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (496 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (431 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (430 companies).

How fast is Maidstone growing as a business hub?

50.7% of currently active companies in Maidstone were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Maidstone?

Our database contains 74,089 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Maidstone. The largest category is Governance with 35,029 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Maidstone?

The oldest company registration in Maidstone dates back to 1891, spanning over 135 years of business history.

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