161 active companies are registered in Sussex with Companies House. Out of 217 companies ever registered here, 2 are no longer active — a 74% survival rate. 97% of companies predate 2000, reflecting Sussex's long-established commercial heritage. The most common industry sector is residents property management, with 19 companies. The average company age is 45.1 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Sussex dates back to 1882.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026
An established business centre with companies averaging 45.1 years of operation.
The average active company in Sussex is 45.1 years old. There are 7 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 13 registered charities operate locally.
Companies in Sussex have been awarded 4 government contracts with a combined value of £0.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.
There are 161 active companies registered in Sussex, out of 217 total. 2 (1%) are no longer active.
The top industries in Sussex include Residents property management (19 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (9 companies), Other (6 companies).
3.1% of currently active companies in Sussex were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.
Our database contains 1,819 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Sussex. The largest category is Financial with 668 signals from 10 sources.
The oldest company registration in Sussex dates back to 1882, spanning over 144 years of business history.