2,993 companies formed

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Company formations in Cornwall reach record level in 2021

For the fifth year in a row the county surpassed all previous company formation records with 2,993 new companies registered in Cornwall in 2021. This impressive performance saw the number of businesses registered in Cornwall reach a new high of 24,752, and continued a pattern of consistent growth that has seen the total number of companies in the county increase by 19.3% over the past five years.

Take a look at our Cornwall infographic below for further details of companies that were started across the county during 2021. We also compare the entrepreneurial performance of Cornwall with other areas of the UK.

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