Company Shark indexes 5,180,795 active UK companies, reflecting the dynamic nature of the British business landscape. Over the past seven days, Companies House registered 10,000 new incorporations, contributing to the ongoing growth of the UK's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Within the past month, this figure climbs to 59,550 new businesses, highlighting the continued appetite for starting ventures in the UK. Looking at the full picture of new incorporations from January to June, the number stands at 461,371. Comparing this to the same period last year, which saw 489,817 new company registrations, suggests that while momentum remains strong, it is currently slightly lower than the previous year’s pace. Whether this trend continues throughout the remainder of 2026 will determine if the total number of new incorporations surpasses last year's record-breaking figures.
The real estate sector continues to dominate the Company Shark index, with 'Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate' holding the top spot at 443,685 companies. Other prominent sectors include property buying and selling, management consultancy, business support services, and online retail.
Source: Company Shark analysis of the Companies House register · companyshark.co.uk
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Figures are drawn from the Company Shark index of the official Companies House register at the time of publication. Live numbers are on our statistics page. You're welcome to quote this report — including the charts — with a link to Company Shark.
Published 13 June 2026