Companies in Wales

Wales149 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-09-06
704Active Companies

The Wales region has 704 active companies across 149 towns and cities. The leading industry is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate with 8,186 firms. The average company age is 8.9 years. Top business centres include CARDIFF (30,086) and SWANSEA (12,177).

704
Active
58
Dissolved
149
Locations
8.9y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
12%
28%
54%
Pre-1990: 4,054
1990s: 4,411
2000s: 16,592
2010s: 40,463
2020s: 77,786

Frequently Asked Questions about Wales

How many companies are in Wales?

There are 704 active companies registered in Wales, out of 871 total (including 58 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Wales?

The top business locations in Wales are: CARDIFF (30,086), SWANSEA (12,177), NEWPORT (11,196), WREXHAM (5,082), BRIDGEND (4,483).

What are the top industries in Wales?

The leading industries in Wales by active company count are: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (8,186), Buying and selling of own real estate (5,725), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (4,500).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-09-06.