Companies in Wiltshire

United Kingdom|7.5% formed since 2020|5% inactive|Data updated 9 Sept 2026
841
Active

841 active companies are registered in Wiltshire with Companies House. Out of 964 companies ever registered here, 45 are no longer active — a 87% survival rate. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 42 companies. Wiltshire is home to 34 FCA-regulated firms and 28 registered charities. Companies here hold 117 government contracts worth £79.0M in total. The average company age is 24.8 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Wiltshire dates back to 1914.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

841
Active Companies
964
Total Registered
1914
Oldest Company
7.5%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 24.8 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
15%
15%
55%
Pre-1990: 146
1990s: 146
2000s: 527
2010s: 71
2020s: 70

Data Signals

Governance
3,0466 src
Financial
2,59011 src
Compliance
88513 src
quality
6984 src
Risk
5218 src
innovation
1342 src
growth
1222 src
Trade
1122 src
ESG
925 src
operational
271 src
corporate_structure
201 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Wiltshire is 24.8 years old. There are 34 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 28 registered charities operate locally.

24.8 yrs
Avg company age
34
FCA regulated
28
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 24 (47%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 26 (51%)

Government Investment

Companies in Wiltshire have been awarded 117 government contracts with a combined value of £79.0M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Wiltshire?

There are 841 active companies registered in Wiltshire, out of 964 total. 45 (5%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Wiltshire?

The top industries in Wiltshire include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (42 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (40 companies), Non-trading company (35 companies).

How fast is Wiltshire growing as a business hub?

7.5% of currently active companies in Wiltshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Wiltshire?

Our database contains 8,249 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Wiltshire. The largest category is Governance with 3,046 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Wiltshire?

The oldest company registration in Wiltshire dates back to 1914, spanning over 112 years of business history.

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