UK company formation statistics
There are 5.7 million companies on the UK register. 775,148 new companies were formed in the last 12 months.
Updated daily from the Companies House register.
5.7 million
Companies on the register
60,910
Registered in the last 30 days
775,148
Formed in the last 12 months
New companies formed per month
Last 12 full months.
By region
Last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
How many companies are there in the UK?
There are 5.7 million companies on the Companies House register.
How many new companies are formed in the UK each year?
775,148 new companies were incorporated in the UK in the last 12 months — an average of about 64,595 per month.
How many new companies are registered each day?
About 2,144 new companies are registered in the UK per day, based on the 66,465 incorporated in October 2026.
Which UK region registers the most new companies?
Greater London registers the most new companies, with 258,530 incorporated in the last 12 months.
From the public Companies House register (dissolved companies excluded). Counts are by date of incorporation.