11,417 companies formed

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


Leicestershire company formations rose by 9.7% in 2023

Leicestershire saw a 9.7% rise in company formations in 2023, making it a successful year and bringing the total of companies registered in the county to 75,930. 11,417 businesses were incorporated and 9,607 dissolved, sending Leicestershire up 2 places in the national company formations league table – from 13th to 15th. Congratulations to Leicestershire’s entrepreneurs for a strong performance in 2023.

Our infographic of 2023 company incorporation activity in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire, you’ll find our simple online company registration service helpful.