Companies in Wales

Wales150 towns & cities|Data verified: 2026-10-31
686Active Companies

The Wales region has 686 active companies across 150 towns and cities. The leading industry is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate with 8,127 firms. The average company age is 9.2 years. Top business centres include CARDIFF (26,971) and SWANSEA (12,039).

686
Active
102
Dissolved
150
Locations
9.2y
Avg Age
Formation by Decade
12%
29%
54%
Pre-1990: 4,024
1990s: 4,385
2000s: 16,402
2010s: 39,740
2020s: 74,277

Frequently Asked Questions about Wales

How many companies are in Wales?

There are 686 active companies registered in Wales, out of 871 total (including 102 dissolved).

What are the main business centres in Wales?

The top business locations in Wales are: CARDIFF (26,971), SWANSEA (12,039), NEWPORT (11,045), WREXHAM (5,037), BRIDGEND (4,429).

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 (8,127), Buying and selling of own real estate (5,722), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (4,406).

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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. Last updated: 2026-10-31.