6,902 companies formed

UK  900,006 companies formed in the UK in total View national statistics


A record year for company formations in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire has risen a place in the national league table for company formations from 31st to 30th after recording a record year with 6,902 incorporations in 2023. There are now 3.4% more companies in the county than in 2022 and a new high of 59,830 registered businesses.

Our infographic of 2023 company incorporation activity in Gloucestershire gives further details about companies formed in the county during the year and how it compares with the performance of other counties in England.

If you’d like to start a new company in Gloucestershire, you’ll find our simple online company registration service helpful.