Companies in Yeovil

United Kingdom|45% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 6 Sept 2026
2,585
Active

2,585 active companies are registered in Yeovil with Companies House. Out of 3,000 companies ever registered here, 180 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (53%) 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 139 companies. Yeovil is home to 47 FCA-regulated firms and 21 registered charities. Companies here hold 166 government contracts worth £1.1B in total. The average company age is 10.4 years. The earliest company registration in Yeovil dates back to 1918.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

2,585
Active Companies
3,000
Total Registered
1918
Oldest Company
45%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
33%
47%
Pre-1990: 106
1990s: 103
2000s: 385
2010s: 988
2020s: 1,380

Data Signals

Governance
8,1276 src
Financial
6,18210 src
Compliance
1,82615 src
Risk
1,3619 src
quality
3235 src
Trade
2592 src
growth
2042 src
operational
681 src
ESG
464 src
innovation
302 src
regulatory
31 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Yeovil is 10.4 years old. There are 47 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 21 registered charities operate locally.

10.4 yrs
Avg company age
47
FCA regulated
21
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 23 (42%)Medium: 1 (2%)Large: 31 (56%)

Government Investment

Companies in Yeovil have been awarded 166 government contracts with a combined value of £1148.4M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Yeovil?

There are 2,585 active companies registered in Yeovil, out of 3,000 total. 180 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Yeovil?

The top industries in Yeovil include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (139 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (89 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (81 companies).

How fast is Yeovil growing as a business hub?

45% of currently active companies in Yeovil were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Yeovil?

Our database contains 18,431 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Yeovil. The largest category is Governance with 8,127 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Yeovil?

The oldest company registration in Yeovil dates back to 1918, spanning over 108 years of business history.

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