UK company formation data by sector
How many new UK companies are forming, by industry — live from the Companies House register.
Construction
2,544 new this month · 187,374 active
Restaurants
890 new this month · 54,733 active
Cafes
2,044 new this month · 87,154 active
Estate Agents
486 new this month · 40,597 active
Hairdressers & Beauty
1,366 new this month · 77,620 active
IT & Software
6,005 new this month · 255,191 active
Accountants
391 new this month · 59,387 active
Solicitors
94 new this month · 12,518 active
Marketing Agencies
1,524 new this month · 69,581 active
Cleaning Companies
640 new this month · 26,592 active
Recruitment Agencies
682 new this month · 50,730 active
Plumbers
638 new this month · 53,323 active
Electricians
648 new this month · 60,395 active
Management Consultants
4,450 new this month · 284,043 active
Architects
121 new this month · 21,436 active
Dentists
205 new this month · 20,324 active
Care Homes
215 new this month · 20,303 active
Gyms & Fitness
302 new this month · 17,271 active
E-commerce Retailers
6,471 new this month · 213,963 active
Property Management
1,476 new this month · 129,198 active
Landscaping & Gardening
399 new this month · 24,587 active
Logistics & Couriers
1,149 new this month · 75,774 active
Financial Advisers
168 new this month · 10,152 active
Insurance Brokers
82 new this month · 8,551 active